bookpub Chapter 146 The Sun Never Sets To Make Things Difficult For People (First Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 146 The Sun Never Sets To Make Things Difficult For People (First Update, Please Subscribe!)
Kavala Naval Base, Balkans.
After the Russian Empire seized most of the Balkan Peninsula, it has become the main anchorage of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy.
Before the war broke out, the main force of the Black Sea Fleet had already gathered here.
"Your Excellency, the Northern Fleet has already set off, and it's time for us to set off too." Rear Admiral Enkvist, chief of staff of the Black Sea Fleet, reported.
The commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Lieutenant General Ma Carlov, nodded: "Is the fleet ready?"
"All the ships preparing to reinforce the Far East are ready!" Rear Admiral Enquevites replied.
According to the plan, among all the battleships of the Black Sea Fleet, there are three 'Mikhail I-class' battleships, six 'Mosk-class' heavy cruisers, nine of the 12 'Rostov-class' light cruisers, and 18 A-class ships. All 12 of the 1-class destroyers will participate in this operation.
The size of the Northern Fleet is also the same.
The remaining warships were left to safeguard the maritime interests of the Tsarist Russian Empire.
"Order the ships, get ready to go." Vice Admiral Carlos ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander 03!" Rear Admiral Enquevites replied.
Immediately, the Black Sea Fleet left the Kavala Naval Base and set off for the Suez Canal.
Although, the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy knew very well that the reason why the Orientals dared to fight against the Tsarist Russian Empire was because of their support. Therefore, "No one will be left behind will inevitably prevent the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy from passing through the Suez Canal.
But even if it is to create a false impression for people that the sun never sets, the Tsarist Russian Imperial Navy needs to go to the Suez Canal once. Even if it is intercepted by the people who never set the sun, it can at least prove that
The Russian Empire seems to have fallen into their trap.
At a cruising speed of 12 knots, the Black Sea Fleet crossed the Mediterranean Sea and headed straight for the Suez Canal.
It takes three full days from the Kavala Naval Base to the Suez Canal.
On February 21, when the Black Sea Fleet arrived off the Suez Canal, it was blocked by the Mediterranean Fleet of the Royal Navy of the Buluo Empire.
The Mediterranean Fleet is the well-deserved main fleet of the Imperial Navy on which the sun never sets, second only to the local fleet.
The Mediterranean Sea has become the most important traffic artery in contemporary times to communicate the East and the West. Coupled with the complicated situation around the Mediterranean Sea, the empire on which the sun never sets naturally needs to deploy a strong sea force here to ensure the interests of the empire on which the sun never sets in this area.
Of course, the people who never set the sun also did a very good job. They not only controlled the Suez Canal in the east, but also put the Pharaoh's country under their own control. The fortress of Gibraltar in the western Mediterranean is also under the rule of the empire on which the sun never sets. It can be said that the people on whom the sun never sets have completely controlled the traffic arteries in and out of the Mediterranean Sea.
They would have no problem making the Mediterranean their bath, if they wanted to.
And this is undoubtedly the embodiment of the strength of the maritime hegemony.
The sun never sets on the battleship 'Fog City', the flagship of the Imperial Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, and the fleet commander, Admiral Arthur Wilson, is observing the Russian Imperial Navy's Black Sea Fleet in the distance with a telescope.
"Your Excellency, as expected, the Russians want their fleet to pass through the Suez Canal. Unfortunately, this canal is in our hands. The cabinet has issued an order that the Russian warships will never be allowed Through the canal." Lieutenant General George Callahan, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, said with a smile.
His eyes were full of sarcasm.
It's like looking at an overwhelmed ant who wants to challenge a powerful army.
"Turn down the Russians and tell them that we must remain neutral. Warships from all belligerent countries are not allowed to pass through the canal!" Admiral Arthur Wilson put down the binoculars in his hand
"Okay, Your Excellency!" Lieutenant General George Callahan nodded.
"George, what do you think of the Russian warships? As far as I know, Wudu is studying whether to build a full-heavy artillery battleship. But unexpectedly, the Russians have gone ahead of us. Their The three battleships are all full-heavy artillery battleships, without second-tier main guns. And the [Drain Emperor probably has exceeded two tons!" Admiral Arthur Wilson asked.
"Your Excellency, the Russians are unconventional. They simply cannot compete with us on traditional battleships. Therefore, they want to find another way. But, is the full-heavy artillery battleship really suitable for the current naval battle? The armor of the battleship, It is very thick. It is undoubtedly very difficult to destroy the enemy's battleship with the main gun. The previous naval battle between the Orientals and the Qing people has proved that the small and medium-caliber rapid-fire firepower can damage the hull and personnel of the enemy's battleship. Killing is the most important thing in a naval battle." Lieutenant General George Callahan said.
Indeed, when the navy of the Eastern Empire defeated the navy of the Qing Empire, it aroused the attention of all countries in the world.
The main reason is that that naval battle was the first large-scale naval battle after the navies of various countries entered the steam age. All countries also hope to see the future development direction of the navy from that naval battle.
During that battle, the warships of the Eastern Navy were equipped with a large number of small and medium-caliber rapid-fire firepower, and it can be said that the Qing Empire Navy, which was so showy, could not withstand 060 blocks.
This also caused the navies of various countries to strengthen the equipment of small and medium-caliber rapid-fire firepower in the next warship design. At the same time, it has become a common practice for battleships to install secondary artillery.
Although there have been voices advocating the construction of a full-heavy artillery battleship, none of the countries has acted yet.
Unexpectedly, the Tsarist Russian Empire has become a pioneer in this regard.
"Just wait and see this naval battle between the Russians and the Japanese. Perhaps, we will be able to draw conclusions by then!" Admiral Arthur Wilson said.
"Yes, Commander. Even if the choice of the Russians is proved to be correct, what can they do? For example, their Black Sea Fleet only has three battleships. But what about us? The Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet has Five 'Musty-class' battleships, three 'Formidable-class' battleships and six 'Old Man Star' battleships. Our strength is enough to crush the Russians." Lieutenant General George Callahan looked indifferent.
Admiral Arthur Wilson nodded again and again, and he also did not think that the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy could pose a threat to the Royal Navy of the Empire on which the sun never sets.
In other words, the threat posed by the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy to the Imperial Navy on which the sun never sets is not as great as that of the German Empire Navy. .