Two hundred and forty seventh chapter hundred turn of mind
"Don't panic, our British allies will deal with those Danes, now try your best to row towards the shore for me!"
Seeing the Danish naval fleet approaching, the officers on the ships crossing the sea encouraged the morale of the soldiers around them. After hearing that the British would help the coalition deal with the Danes, the coalition soldiers' hearts stabilized again. No matter what,
The tall hull and mast of the Santa Maria seem very reassuring.
The British Navy uses the first-class battleship Santa Maria as its flagship and the arrow of the V-shaped formation. On both sides of it are the second-class battleships HMS Grad and HMS Liverpool, and further behind are a large number of third-class battleships.
ships and fourth-tier ships.
"Keep moving forward and order each ship to reload ammunition. When five hundred yards away from the enemy, all warships turn to starboard. Frog, Tripton, and Hilliker seize the windward position. After that, each ship fires with side artillery to bombard the enemy.
Ship!"
Seeing that the British fleet was getting closer and closer, Stanfield immediately issued a combat preparation order. Seeing the flag waving on the flagship, the three warships Frog, Tripton, and Hilik immediately separated from the entire fleet.
For the fleet, the windward point is located to the east of the fleet, and they need to seize the windward point as soon as possible.
And just after the Danish Frog and three other fleets broke away from the formation, two battleships of the British fleet on the opposite side also broke away from the entire fleet. Their goal was the same as that of the Danish Frog, to seize the battleship.
Upwind.
In a naval battle, occupying the upper hand is undoubtedly the most critical choice. In today's era, ships are still driven only by sails and manpower. The upper hand can allow one's side to effectively seize the initiative on the battlefield and cause certain damage to the opponent.
deterrence.
"The entire army must maintain its formation with the Santa Maria position. No ship is allowed to leave the team. After the Danes enter the range, we must take advantage of our artillery fire. Wait until the entire fleet breaks into the enemy's formation before using side cannons.
Teach them a lesson!"
Charlesko's order was quickly conveyed to each warship. It seems that Charlesko's arrowhead position on the Santa Maria was an extremely dangerous behavior. In fact, there were certain factors in it.
As a first-class battleship, the firepower and defense of the Santa Maria can be said to be at the pinnacle. In particular, the 110 artillery pieces carried on the ship are enough to defeat the Danish army on the opposite side, and more importantly, Charlesko's attack on the Santa Maria
The hull of the Leah possesses super confidence. Even when faced with the siege by two French first-class ships, the hull of the Santa Maria withstood most of the damage.
As for Denmark's pitiful third-class ships and the second-class flagship Richer, Charlesko did not pay attention to them at all, but as the King of Prussia said, strategically despise the opponent and tactically pay attention to the opponent.
By the way, why did the king say such philosophical statements? He stopped thinking about the unreasonable questions and returned his energy to the battlefield.
At present, the entire Danish fleet is in the zigzag first row with the Nurunda third-class ship as the center and is supplemented by nearly eighteen warships of various types, while the second row is with the flagship Lixuner as the center.
Most of Denmark's main battleships are arranged in the second queue, and nearly ten light frigates are arranged at the connection between the first and second queues. Obviously the Danes have the idea of letting the first queue consume the British naval strength.
After watching the battlefield for a while, Charlesko decided to let the British fleet launch an attack from the left wing of the Danish Navy's first queue. The main force of the Santa Maria position quickly broke through the Danish Navy's first queue, and then the entire army moved four to the right.
Attack at a fifteen-degree angle, so that you can make full use of the artillery advantage of the British fleet warships, and then face the second column of the Danish navy.
Think it and do it
"All battleships follow the flagship closely. The target of the Santa Maria is the left wing of the Danish Navy. After breaking the enemy's line, do not stop and immediately turn 45 degrees to the right. Each ship must make full use of our artillery advantages to defeat those
Danish trash fish!”
The fleets of both sides were getting closer and closer. Just as the Danish navy approached the British fleet within 500 yards but turned around, the British navy also aimed its target at the left flank of the Danish navy.
The two sides were getting closer and closer. When the Danish warship saw the Santa Maria, which was a circle larger than itself, all the Danish sailors' eyes were filled with admiration and fear. The entire three layers of vitality covered, once concentrated
, then it’s either death or injury.
As the battleships from both sides came within 200 yards of each other, the British flagship Santa Maria opened fire first.
"Boom..Boom..Boom.."
The forty-eight cannons on the side of the Santa Maria instantly turned the Danish naval frigate Newman in front of it into a sea of fire. Just when the Danish ships were stunned by the sudden casualties, the Santa Maria and the ones behind it
The British warships once again taught the Danish little guys in front of them a lesson.
After seeing the British fleet wreaking havoc in the Danish navy, the captain of the Nurnanda, Duncan Deeney, immediately ordered the two fourth-class ships and four frigates next to the Nurnanda to go for reinforcements. At the same time, the Nurnanda raised a flag.
"The ships in the first group, with the Nurnanda as the center, attacked the flank of the British fleet!"
As the captain of the Nurunda, Duncan Dini was naturally given the right to command on an emergency basis. However, Duncan Dini overestimated himself and underestimated his opponent. When Charlesko, who was standing on the Santa Maria, saw
After the Danish fleet rushed towards its right flank, the teeth in its mouth were almost laughed out of its mouth.
"This idiot is giving blind orders. I have to thank him after the war. Doesn't this idiot know that the artillery is arranged on the sides? Does he think our battleships are frigates? Hahaha...
....."
As Charlesko said, the British fleet dared to face the side of the Danish navy directly because the British warships had strong artillery power and excellent defense. On the other hand, the Danish navy in the first queue was completely a group of old, weak, sick and disabled
A fleet composed of ships, how can such an attack power be used against the iron wall of the British Navy?
Sure enough, the Nurnanda suddenly hit the gun muzzles of the British fleet Stephen, Holst and Royal Princess. The artillery of the three third-class ships put Nurnanda into an extremely dangerous situation instantly.
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At this time, the Santa Maria broke through the blockage of the Danish navy's first queue and successfully broke through the Danish line.
Standing on the Richer, Stanfield's face was so gloomy that he was about to burst out of water. Although the Danish navy had such disadvantages, it was only the first round of the battle, and the dozen or so Danish warships in the first queue were ready.
He was beaten so badly that Stanphy's face almost fell to the ground.
"Immediately order the Counlai in the second group to take three fifth-level ships to block the British fleet's attack. The remaining warships will follow the flagship to make a thirty-degree turn to the left and rear of the British fleet. We want the British to see us.
It’s awesome!”
As he spoke, Li Xuner led the second fleet of Danish warships to quickly join the battlefield.
After receiving support from the second group of Danish warships, the Nurnanda's danger improved, because after the British fleet's Stephen and Holst went to the vicinity of the Santa Maria to assist in the battle, the Nurnanda
The only opponent left is Royal Princess.
The naval battle was quite brutal. From time to time, warships from both sides were sunk or were withdrawn from the battle due to injuries. However, in general, the damage rate between the British fleet and the Danish navy was about 1:3, and the warships of the British fleet were
Usually they are wounded and withdraw from the battle, unlike the Danish Navy which has sunk eight warships.
"Your Excellency, General, the ships have suffered heavy losses. The Nurunda and the Cowenlai once again sent requests for cover and withdrawal. Most of the Nurunda's sails have been destroyed. If we don't withdraw, the Nurunda will never be able to withdraw again."
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Just when Stanphy was worried about the situation of the war, a Danish officer hurriedly ran to Stanphy and said, but just as the officer finished speaking, a sailor ran up to Stanphy again.
"Your Excellency General, we have received requests from the Juente and Gumanle. The decks of the two warships have been damaged in many places, and three British warships are attacking them. If the fleet does not send reinforcements, the two warships will
A battleship will surely die."
There is bad news everywhere. In less than three hours, eight warships have been sunk, and depending on the situation, more warships will be destroyed by British artillery fire. The war can no longer be fought like this.
Stan Fei stared blankly at the sea with gunfire, and the flames ignited on the battleships illuminated his eyes. At this moment
"boom"
There was a loud noise followed by violent shaking. If it weren't for the support of the people around him, Stanphy would have fallen to the ground.
"what happened?"
"Report, the main mast on the deck was hit by British gunfire and collapsed."
"Immediately organize the ships to retreat, and immediately send an order for the three warships, the Frog, the Triplet, and the Hilliker, to come down and insert themselves into the British fleet from the rear. I must drag out the British and let me
The Nurunda and the Cowanlai will withdraw first!"
After hearing Stanfield's order, the two men ran away quickly. Obviously they needed to convey this order to all ships as soon as possible, otherwise everyone would be buried here.
When Charlesko saw signs of retreat from the Danish navy, he immediately said excitedly:
"Immediately ask the Holst and the Ritchie to bring three battleships to block the Danish retreat road, and ask the Royal Princess to bring two ships to block the three Danish battleships.
Come down, don’t stop the Santa Maria, let me knock down the enemy’s flagship in one go!”
But just when Charlesko finished speaking, a naval general next to him quietly walked up to Charlesko and said:
"Your Excellency General, the Danes are about to retreat now. What if they can't think of fighting us desperately? I think our losses will be great, right?......
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After listening to the officer's words, Charlesko pondered for a moment, then turned and said:
"Order all ships to protect themselves and there is no need to push the enemy too hard!"