German Eagle: Steel and Magic

Chapter 85 Discussing Countermeasures
"Report, our two merchant ships are being followed by three suspicious ships that appear to be Frankish destroyers, and they have sent a distress signal."

At this time, he was still staying in Jesef on Heligoland, checking the chart to analyze the situation, when a captain ran over hurriedly and reported the telegram he had just received.

"I see, let them wait and see."

Jeff nodded to show that he understood, and waved his hand to let the captain go out, while he and several other staff officers continued to look at the chart and make countermeasures.

In fact, they had already anticipated the upcoming plan of the Franks, and the importance of Heligoland did not allow them to act rashly.

"Lukaf, tell me what you think."

Jeff closed his eyes and rubbed his eyebrows. As the chief of staff and lieutenant general of the navy, what he could do was completely out of proportion to the pressure he was facing.In an absolute disadvantage in naval power, what if you know the plans of the Franks?
"They will probably take an ambush area, and they will definitely avoid the ability range of the aviation mage, and they will not leave too far, so the approximate location will be in this area."

The colonel named Lukaf pointed to a place on the chart and continued to add: "Because of their huge fleet, coupled with the recent clear weather and high visibility, they are easily exposed.

But their powerful firepower is not afraid of the consequences of exposure at all. Surrounding and killing is obviously not advisable. We can only fight head-on.

I personally recommend using battleships as the guide to break up the enemy's formation directly, and then use destroyers to launch torpedoes to attack the main enemy ships. "

What the colonel said was well-founded, but Jeff did not give a direct response. Instead, he asked the younger major beside him,

"Sibem, tell me too."

Major Sibem on the other side first contemplated the wording, and then slowly said: "I completely agree with Colonel Lukaf's judgment on the position of the enemy fleet, but I have some other ideas about the tactics behind it.

Although our battleships are not inferior to Frank in terms of individual firepower and armor, the disadvantage in terms of numbers is too obvious.In particular, we have to adopt a forward posture, so that we can only use the front turret, which will weaken the firepower and become a living target for the Frankish fleet.

Secondly, before our destroyers attack the enemy battleships, they will be surrounded by enemy destroyers.So the risk of a head-on confrontation is too great.

My opinion is to adopt a medium-range attack strategy to attract enemy firepower and attention, and then use submarines to attack enemy battleships in order to achieve the purpose of heavy damage. "

As soon as the major's argument was over, the colonel next to him yelled with displeasure on his face: "Are you kidding? Franks have more than 20 destroyers. How can submarines sneak attack? What's more, torpedo attacks must float up. Maybe you won't find out, and a round of artillery fire can ruin your plan."

Colonel Lukaf was a bit aggressive. Although the former Major Sibem expressed his agreement with the judgment of the position of the enemy fleet, no one with brains would say anything in a direct confrontation.

"In short, you must not take a surprise stance, it's too risky."

The major didn't bother to put on a good face anymore, he had already stepped down the steps, if it was because the officer was a little taller than him, and he was so condescending, then everyone should not lose face.

"You are all staff officers of the navy. It is shameful to be so noisy and disrespectful."

Lieutenant General Jeff reprimanded the two of them, and only then did the conference room return to calm.

Another major staff officer finally spoke, and said a brand new path,

"If possible, I still hope to use the power of aviation mages. If we can paralyze the enemy's battleships, especially the flagship, if their command system can be paralyzed, then we can have a chance to severely damage them."

Jeff fell into deep thought. It was impossible for the borrowed aviation mage squadron to be raised. Even if they were rushed to fight at sea, there would be a risk of damage, but there was no time for them to train.

"Well, we will still adopt traditional tactics. It is expected that the Franks will adopt a siege posture, and we will launch a surprise attack behind them. It takes time for the fleet to adjust its formation, and the task of gaining time can only be handed over to the aviation mages. "

Jeff sighed, and said helplessly: "The hope of victory depends entirely on these elite wizards, the rising stars of the empire..."

Battles must be fought, even if you are the disadvantaged side, you must attack.

The navy of the German Empire can only operate under the cover of aviation. Although this can guard the estuary of the Elbe River, it will give up the entire route, which will directly lead to more tension in Germany's supplies.

But the direct factor of this fight against the strong with the weak, and win the many with the few, is entirely the combat effect of the aviation mages.Although the addition of this group of aviation troops is also a disadvantaged side, and the total number is only half of Frank's.

By the way, there are only seven brigades in the entire navy, and only one brigade and one squadron borrowed from the Central Army can reach half of Frank's number.

"With this as a premise, let's talk about the plan now."

Jeff lit a cigar, took a deep puff and said.

"We can induce the enemy's air mages, trick them into the sky above our fleet, and then use the firepower of the ships to destroy or weaken them. After the battle has been going on for a while, let our army's mages go straight to the enemy main ships.

Take the bridge, antenna, and radar as the main targets.The second is naval guns, which do not seek to sink or seriously injure, but only need to create chaos or weaken their combat capabilities.

When the aviation mages achieve the expected results, naval guns and torpedoes will be used as the decisive force. This battle does not seek annihilation. We only need to drive the Franks out of Heligoland Bay, and we will win. "

The major who suggested the use of air power earlier expressed his organized thoughts in a leisurely manner, which was also nodded and approved by everyone in the conference room.

"Very good, write a battle plan immediately, but we have to wait 10 minutes to pack up after boarding the ship, and then we will go to the pier to board the ship immediately. The main fleet has set sail from Hamburg, and we need to join them."

Jeff glanced at his watch, and immediately put out his cigar after speaking.

The rest of the people started to get busy, they quickly packed various charts and materials, and at the same time organized some personal belongings.

The navy always has a "travel" that can go as soon as it is said, and they have already adapted to it after several years of service.

(End of this chapter)