Although the relatively bulky FW-190's low-speed performance is not very good, and as a torpedo attack aircraft that values the ability to launch at low speeds, it is not so qualified. However, compared with the British fighters of the same period, the FW-190 is still a full lead.
The technological level of a generation. In Reinhard's hands, this is already the most valuable treasure.
And Lütjens, who uses these treasures, obviously trusts these guys in his hands.
"It's already dawn... please let me know, and in 15 minutes, the first wave of attack aircraft will immediately take off to deploy air defense." Lütjens loudly instructed: "The British do not have aircraft carriers, they only have single digits at most.
The water fighters are by no means a match for our first wave of attack aircraft. Therefore, the second wave of bombers does not have to wait long and will take off immediately after 30 minutes."
"Except for the first batch of FW-190 fleet, other aircraft are equipped with torpedoes and explosives, reducing the amount of ammunition used for self-defense firepower. In addition, let the 10 Stukas on the USS Sickert aircraft carrier also join the second batch.
In the wave bomber group." Lütjens, striving to gain an initial advantage, almost immediately took out 80% of the aircraft on the two aircraft carriers of the First Squadron, including those used part-time from the army."
"Sending out reconnaissance planes, we cannot rely entirely on Dönitz's submarine force to keep alert." While the cautious Lütjens ordered the attack, he also did not forget to guard against a possible second enemy force.
Although confidentiality work has been done and radio silence has been maintained along the way. But after all, it is a long-distance attack, and there is no guarantee that the Royal Navy will not get any information. Therefore, guarding against possible ambushes set by the Royal Navy cannot be ignored in this battle.
One important point.
Soon, the good news came back. Neither Dönitz's submarine nor Lütjens' own reconnaissance plane in the air found any trace of the second British fleet in the surrounding area.
"Let's break the radio silence," Lütjens said, visibly more relieved than he was an hour ago: "Contact Marshal Raeder, report our actions, and ask for their location."
"Yes!" A major in charge of contact immediately raised his hands and stood at attention and said: "I will go and inform you right away."
Immediately, the major quickly turned around and left Lütjens' side to complete what he almost couldn't help but do two hours ago.
At this time, there was no need to hide the traces. Lütjens was confident that even if the Royal Navy had a fleet outside the search range of him and Dönitz, it would not be able to catch up with the fleet that rescued Narvik Hill.
The scales of war have unknowingly tipped to their side. If the British cannot find a way to ask God for help, then they will never be able to rebalance the tilted angle.
The Imperial Navy and the Royal Navy, the Third Reich and the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets, as the two most shining poles among the four poles of Europe, finally started their first large-scale confrontation in the offshore waters of Norway, a third country.
"If it were those reporters who like propaganda to judge," Lütjens, who was in a happy mood, said leisurely: "They should probably say that this battle... will kick off the naval battle of World War II."
That’s the prologue.”
No wonder Lütjens is in such a happy mood. Using the carrier-based aircraft of two large aircraft carriers as fists to use surprise attacks against a fleet that does not even have an aircraft carrier is almost the most ideal situation.
Sure enough, the two waves of attack aircraft commanded by Lütjens used lightning speed from the beginning to complete a lightning sneak attack on the British fleet in Narvik Ridge. When their fighters appeared,
Many British sailors, who had just experienced the victory in Norway and were relaxed, had not even left the rest room. Their anti-aircraft firepower also did not play its due role because of the large number of personnel not in place.
The fw-190s and Stukas that came one after another took pleasure in the misfortune and dropped all torpedoes, explosives, and rockets at the first time, causing a devastating blow to the British ships in the port.
The Royal Navy took advantage of the Norwegians' weekend laxity to launch a sneak attack. Now, it was the Imperial Navy's turn to take advantage of their sleepiness in the early morning to launch a surprise attack.
Four British destroyers, even under the first wave of dense explosives from FW-190s, were hit by deliberately aimed FW-190s in their ammunition depots and turned into clouds of fireworks.
The second batch of professional bombing brigade that arrived immediately focused on taking care of three British battleships, sinking them with raindrop bombing.
After witnessing this hellish scene, the commanders of the three destroyers, which were scarred but at least not yet sunk, chose to send a signal of surrender in order to avoid unnecessary sacrifices...
It is hard to imagine how shocking Lütjens's annihilation of a small and medium-sized fleet of the British Empire with 3 cruisers and 7 destroyers in one go would be in the near future. Not only did the Third Reich win, but the sun never sets on them.
The Empire's proudest naval battle was victorious. Except for 6 crashed FW-190 fighters and 1 injured Stuka and 4 FW-190s, not a single battleship was lost. Instead, 3 British Empire destroyers were captured.
At one time, about 4,000 British prisoners of war were captured who could be used as free labor.
In the Second World War, the German surface fleet used its sword for the first time and fought a classic surprise battle that can be included in the textbooks of the Naval Academy. Lütjens will also rely on this battle to become a reference for contemporary navies of various countries.
Idol.
A famous naval admiral belonging to Germany!
Nowadays, the famous naval admirals such as Betty left behind by the British in World War I are withering away. In the Third Reich, which has always been considered to have only an "existential navy", the first dazzling star of the new generation was actually born.
General star.
In Operation Rainbow, Germany almost lost the main force of an entire generation of its navy. But now, this country's navy has been resurrected. From the desperate situation of decline and defeat, they have returned to a fixed position in Europe.
Although today's battle can only be regarded as a local battle, the Imperial Navy is far from completely defeating the Royal Navy. However, this is still a glorious and commendable victory.
What the Spanish Armada failed to accomplish, what the French Napoleonic fleet failed to achieve, and what the German High Seas Fleet left behind 20 years ago, today, people like Lütjens have accomplished it!
The sun never sets on the Imperial Royal Navy, that invincible myth, as of today, at the feet of the German Third Reich.
Looking at the two British warships in the distance that were picked up and brought back by the sailors of the First Squadron (the other one was too injured to be taken away, and the Germans left it in Narvik after unloading important parts and guns)
(Inside the post), Lütjens’s first feeling was that it was not the kind of ecstasy he originally thought he would experience.
Lütjens turned on the communication broadcast on the flagship "Tirpitz" and let his somewhat hoarse voice echo in the sea area.
"Twenty years...20 years of forbearance and humiliation are finally over today...with our own hands!"
Everyone was paying full attention, listening carefully to every word Redel said now. This time, it was not a boast to encourage morale, but a victory speech of relief after actually winning a big victory.
"Today, I once again saw the unyielding fighting spirit of Scapa Flow and recovered the proud souls of Jutland. In the dark, it seems that there are countless pairs of eyes always watching us and never leaving.
....."
"Those are the heroic souls of our ancestors!"
Except for Lütjens' broadcast, no one made any noise. People clenched their fists in silence and trembled slightly.
They have been waiting for this day for so long that they have almost forgotten how hot their blood was back then!
"With the encouragement they left, with the expectations they gave us... we fight!" Lütjens shouted excitedly with a little trembling: "This time, we fight! And!
Fight to the last moment, the moment of victory!"
"We fight!" Countless officers and soldiers stood upright and shouted with all their strength.
In the past 20 years, they have never stood up so confidently as they do today.
That somewhat shriveled chest finally stood up again today!
