The Rise of the Empire

"According to this line of thinking, the British had to use an inshore blockade against the French, because the French ports in the Atlantic direction allow the fleet to enter and exit the Atlantic easily, so the British must spend time and effort to deploy the fleet at the French's doorstep. For Germany, they are not necessary because the North Sea is a semi-enclosed sea area. They only need to block the Danish Strait to ensure the safety of transportation routes."

"This is also the reason why I think the strategic significance of the current high seas fleet is limited. Our position is too bad. If we cannot defeat the British fleet, then we cannot enter the Atlantic Ocean. The former is a bit difficult for us, and I think everyone here cannot Ignore this? Therefore, the British do not need to approach the blockade at all. They only need to deploy the large fleet at the northern end of the British Isles, like a jailer, and look after the cage in the North Sea." The prince said.

   "But what if we attack the British coastal cities? The British won't sit back and watch." Tirpitz thought for a while and said. This is also the main action of the so-called limited attack by the German Navy after the war started.

"Well, I will make my thoughts clearer. If I were a high-level British officer, I would divide the fleet into three parts. First, I would gather the most powerful battleships and deploy them in Scarpa Bay and Cromerty, implement a far-reaching blockade of the German navy. As long as the German navy cannot go out of the North Sea, it cannot threaten the safety of British shipping. If you want to come, well, the British main fleet waiting to work welcomes you very much. "

"Secondly, most of the fast battleships and old battleships will be deployed in Portsmouth, Portland, and other southern ports. The old battleships will carry out mine-laying and cover the British Expeditionary Force missions in the English Channel. The fast fleet will be responsible for protection. The safety of the British offshore. Of course, this alone does not guarantee the effectiveness of this blockade network. While deploying their own fleet, the British also need to understand our dynamics!"

"Therefore, I will use light cruisers and a small number of fast battleships to form a fleet to approach Germany's offshore waters, and constantly monitor the actions of the high seas fleet. They move quickly and their whereabouts are erratic, like a pack of wolves. When a small fleet is discovered , They may come up and take a bite. When a large-scale fleet is found, they will immediately rule the British mainland. In this way, they will form a stage net."

"Yes, there is one more point. In addition to defending the fleet, they will also deploy another fleet that is sufficient by the old cruiser fleet to inspect merchant ships. There are mainly two waterways in and out of the North Sea, one is the Orkney Islands. The 65-kilometer waterway between Shetland and the Shetland Islands, and the 165-kilometer waterway between the Shetland Islands and the Norwegian coast. The northern part of the North Sea has always been known for bad weather and low visibility. If If you use battleships, let's not talk about the loss, the number is not enough, of course, more importantly, it is not used! Therefore, I will divide it into several areas and use the old cruiser for blockade and inspection." The prince said.

"Wait, there is a question. If we ship by neutral country ships, what will the British do? In addition, in addition to war countries, there are also neutral countries that need to import materials. If we buy materials through neutral countries, how should the British cut off? ?" Tirpitz asked.

"It's very simple! There is a certain amount of materials imported by neutral countries every year. The British can limit the import of neutral countries to the pre-war level. The amount of these materials imported is only enough for the neutral country to use. If you are a neutral country, you will sell it again. Is it for Germany? Or is it because of this problem that you decide to stand with Germany and fight against Britain?" sneered.

"Think about it, the British fleet is so powerful. Do you choose to be honest and neutral and get your own enough quota, or do you stand on the side of Germany and get nothing at all?" Tirpitz was speechless.

"As for what to do with materials from a neutral country? The British have too many ways to deal with them. For example, contraband goods shipped to Germany can be confiscated or purchased by the British. In order to ensure that they are not deceived, the British can also establish one or two A boarding group consisting of an army officer, a signal soldier and a number of armed seamen came to monitor the movement of civilian ships. Don’t worry, no one dares to resist under the strong suppression of the British royal family!”

In fact, in history, the British used the prince’s approach to the implementation of material blockades, and the results were very significant. Each auxiliary cruiser carried more than a dozen boarding teams. From the beginning of the war to the end of 1917, they intercepted and merged. 12,979 ships were inspected, 1816 ships were protected by armed forces, another 2039 ships were actively inspected, and only 642 ships slipped through the net, which is only 4.1% of the total! The cost of the British assistance was only 9 auxiliary cruisers and 1165 lives! Just blocked the German material channels to death!

This blockade is definitely a classic use of the British Royal Navy’s naval power. These auxiliary cruisers, which have been transformed from dozens of merchant ships, have used a very economical but efficient method to maintain the right to the sea with the support of the large fleet. The German blockade can be described as victory and invisible!

  In general ~www.NovelMTL.com~ His Royal Highness has informed the German senior management of all the methods and strategies adopted by the British in history, and this strategy is very efficient under historical conditions! Even if it is placed on this plane, at least no one of you here can think of a way to crack this strategy! This is true for both Tirpitz and Bol. This is an economical, feasible and efficient method!

  Of course, if you want to ask whether the British have thought about continuing the near-shore blockade? Then you can tell him that he really thought that even in history until 1911, the causal admiral Sir Arthur Wilson still insisted on this view. However, it was later discovered that the cost of such a blockade was too high for the British to bear. Therefore, this plan will be made after Churchill takes office. Of course, it should be noted that the British fleet is not an otaku, and they will regularly conduct it in the Black Sea. The cruise is usually about 2 weeks apart.

  "The British did this as a barbaric warfare to cruel women and children. They trampled on international conventions and acted on ships of neutral countries. This is incredible!" Admiral Liao Le wiped Han with a handkerchief.

  "What's so incredible about this? Your Excellency Mr. Mao Qi said a long time ago that there is only strength between countries, so what is the international law?" the prince said helplessly. In fact, what the British did in history did violate the public international law at the time. When the British accused the Germans of shelling unguarded ports, they actually violated the laws they signed!

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