On the morning of June 15, 1812, the military port of Taranto was empty.
The warships of the Caesar Kingdom Navy moored here have all left the military port.
When the intelligence officers of the Russian Empire discovered this situation, they immediately contacted the country and reported the news to the country.
Although, as a result, several intelligence officers were exposed and arrested by the Caesar Kingdom. However, it is definitely worth it and the value of these intelligence officers.
When the intelligence services of the Russian Empire learned of this, they immediately sent a telegram to the navy.
And this news, also quickly sent by telegram to the battleship Fyodor III, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, and the battleship Mikhail I, the flagship of the Northern Fleet. The commanders of the two fleets, Admiral Makarov and Admiral Rozhdestwinsky, also received telegrams.
“Your Excellency Commander, the Caesar Kingdom Navy can be described as a nest this time. Unexpectedly, it has already reached this time, and the Caesar Kingdom Navy actually has such courage. Could it be that they really think they still have a chance of victory? The Chief of Staff of the Black Sea Fleet, Vice Admiral Enkvist, looked contemptuous.
Admiral Makarov smiled: “Although I don’t know what the Navy of the Kingdom of Caesar really thinks. However, in the current situation, it is always not wrong for us to be cautious. Although I admire the courage of the Caesar Kingdom Navy. But for the sake of the empire, we must win this battle. Otherwise, if we lose this battle, we will pay a huge price! ”
“Yes, Your Excellency Commander. We have to win this battle! “Enkvist~ Lieutenant General nodded repeatedly.
“The reason why the Caesar Kingdom Navy dares to take the initiative is that they think there is still a chance to turn over. Or rather, we and the Northern Fleet are currently separate and have not yet converged. And this made the Caesar Kingdom Navy think that they could break each of us. So, let’s be careful next. Order the fleet, slow down. Telegram to the Northern Fleet, we need to converge as soon as possible. Once we converge, then we don’t have to be afraid of the Caesar Kingdom Navy. “Lieutenant General Makarov – said.
“Yes, Your Excellency Commander!” Lieutenant General Enkvist replied.
Once the Black Sea Fleet and the Northern Fleet united. Well, the Russian Navy will have an absolute superiority in strength. The Caesars Kingdom Navy still wants to turn over, that is simply delusional. Even, they took the initiative to attack this time, which was completely an act of looking for death.
At this moment, in the western waters of the Mediterranean, the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy is also sailing east at cruising speed.
On board the flagship battleship Mikhail I, Admiral Rozhdestywinsky and the Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Grignovich, are discussing the current situation.
“The Caesar Kingdom Navy has all been dispatched. It seems that they are still very brave. It’s just that it is not known whether their target is us or the Black Sea Fleet. Admiral Rozhdestywinsky said.
“Your Excellency Commander, a telegram has been sent from the Black Sea Fleet side that they believe that the target of the Caesar Kingdom Navy is them. So, they have already taken the initiative to slow down and wait for us. The chief of staff of the fleet, Vice Admiral Grignovich, said.
Admiral Rozhdestywinsky nodded: “The Black Sea Fleet is a little closer to Libia, and if the Kingdom of Caesar wants to deal with us, it is reasonable to choose the Black Sea Fleet as a breakthrough.” However, the fleet was ordered to be careful and absolutely not to have accidents. ”
“Yes, Your Excellency Commander!” Lieutenant General Grignovich answered.
Immediately, the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy, according to the predetermined plan, continued to rush to the coastal waters of Libia, preparing to join the Black Sea Fleet.
In fact, these warships of the Russian Navy are faster. Therefore, they are not afraid of being intercepted by the navy of the Caesar Kingdom at all.
Even if the target of the Caesar Kingdom Navy is the Northern Fleet, the Northern Fleet can rely on the speed advantage to throw off the Caesar Kingdom Navy.
After all, those former dreadnoughts of the Caesar Kingdom Navy only had a speed of a dozen knots. And the Mikhail I-class battleships of the Tsarist Russian Navy have reached a maximum speed of 22 knots. The maximum speed of the Izmail-class battle cruisers has reached 28.5 knots. As for those cruisers and destroyers, the speed is no less fast.
Under such circumstances, the Russian Navy is leaving, and the Caesar Kingdom Navy will definitely not be able to catch up.
Little by little, by June 16, the Caesar Kingdom Navy had arrived in the eastern waters of Libia. However, to their surprise, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy, which was supposed to arrive, was delayed, which made the faces of Admiral Antonio, commander of the fleet of the Caesar Kingdom, and Vice Admiral Albert, chief of staff, more and more ugly.
“Damn, why haven’t the Russians arrived yet? Could it be that they are not ready to come to Libia? Admiral Antonio couldn’t help but scold.
“Your Excellency, Commander, if the Russians want to blockade the coastal waters of Libia and prevent us from sending additional troops and transporting war materiel to Libia, they will surely reach this sea area. It’s just that, for unknown reasons, they haven’t arrived yet. Lieutenant General Albert said. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
“It seems that our plan has been revealed, and the Russians are already prepared for it. Then, if we want to defeat the Russians next, I am afraid it will be even more difficult! Admiral Antonio’s expression became serious.
Lieutenant General Albert’s face also became very ugly.
Once the Russian navy understood their plans, they would not be given a chance to break through. Then, it is almost impossible for the Caesar Kingdom Navy to win this battle.
Once the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy and the Northern Fleet converged. Then, the overall strength will be stronger than the naval strength of the Caesar Kingdom. The plan of the Caesar Kingdom Navy will also be a complete failure.
In front of the navy of the Caesar Kingdom, there are only two paths. Either abandon the plan and immediately withdraw to the Taranto military port. In this way, it may be possible to avoid being attacked by the Russian navy. The other way is to go dark and continue to fight hard with the Russian Navy. Although, their odds of winning are slim. But no one dares to guarantee that they won’t have a chance at all? There are always many surprises in naval battles. Perhaps, there will be a miracle? In that case, they still have a chance to turn over.
“Report the situation immediately to the Admiralty and ask His Excellency the Minister of the Admiralty what he means.” Admiral Antonio did not dare to take matters into his own hands, but chose to ask Admiral Paul Leifel, Minister of the Admiralty, for instructions.
“Yes, Your Excellency Commander!” Lieutenant General Albert answered the door.
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