Gibraltar is located on the Gibraltar Peninsula, Algessi on the west side of the peninsula. This is also the reason why the Royal Navy chose this place as the home port of the Mediterranean Fleet. The fleet set off from the Bay of Algessira,
The Strait of Gibraltar can be easily blocked and the connection between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean was cut off. Especially after the opening of the Suez Canal, its strategic position has been improved. After the British Navy seized Gibraltar from Spain, it built a naval base here.
, attempt to hold the throat of East-West communication!
Most of the Gibraltar Peninsula is steep and stretchy limestone mountainous land, called Gibraltar Rock Peak. There are two plateaus at the southern end, and a slightly higher plateau is made up of the waves of ancient times, with an altitude of about 90 meters to 125 meters, and is called
The Wind Mill Platform, the city of Gibraltar is located here. The lower Europa Platform is 5 meters to 30 meters above sea level. The northern part of Gibraltar is steep mountains, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. In order to regain Gibraltar, the Spaniards launched several attacks, but all
He was beaten back by the British army. It was based on the terrain advantage of the northern part of Gibraltar. In the south of Gibraltar, with the help of two terraces, the British Navy built shore defense fortifications with strong fortresses here. Before the 20th century,
The defense of Gibraltar Fortress is definitely the world's top. However, after entering the 20th century, military technology has developed rapidly, and the once world-famous fortress seems to be no longer indestructible in the face of new weapons!
The Battle of Sicily was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet. John.
The Mediterranean Fleet led by Admiral Jelico and the French Navy were besieged by the Chinese naval aviation deployed on Sicily, losing all the main ships, causing the strength of the Mediterranean Fleet to be greatly damaged. In addition, the British Navy later in the Battle of the Bahamas
The British Navy was no longer able to replenish the main ships for the Mediterranean Fleet! The attitude towards the Mediterranean Fleet also changed a lot. Before the Battle of Sicily, the British government hoped that the Mediterranean Fleet could defeat the Chinese Navy Indian Ocean Fleet and reverse the situation.
In a difficult situation, and now, they can only let the Mediterranean Fleet fend for themselves! The Mediterranean Fleet and the British army stationed at the Gibraltar Fortress are now worried all day long, fearing that the Chinese will attack Gibraltar. But now, they are worried about it.
Finally, it's coming!
Gibraltar, on the seaside of Algessira Bay, John, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet in the headquarters of the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet.
Admiral Jelico was staring in a daze with a telegram. The telegram was sent from the British Admiralty, John the Minister of Navy.
Sir Fisher told John.
Admiral Jelico, the Chinese Navy Indian Ocean Fleet is coming to Gibraltar and is expected to launch an attack on Gibraltar within two to three days. John.
Sir Fisher asked the Mediterranean fleet to defend Gibraltar as much as possible. If they could not defend, they would surrender directly to the Spaniards, abandon the northern defense line, and let the Spaniards take over Gibraltar!
John now.
Admiral Jelico has long lost the spirit of winning the Battle of the North Sea. The defeat in the Battle of Sicily completely destroyed his hopes. Although he was still the commander of the Mediterranean Fleet and also served as the Gibraltar Fortress.
Commander, but he believed that this was simply an exile to him. Originally, after winning the Battle of the North Sea, he was named Count by the royal family and was about to be promoted to Marshal of the Navy, becoming a strong contender for the next Minister of the Navy. However,
After the Battle of Sicily, there was no hope! He is only 53 years old now and looks full of white hair, just like a person in his sixties. It can be seen that the Battle of Sicily has caused him!
"Chinese! Are you going to attack Gibraltar? Come on, I'm waiting to fight you to the death!" John.
A trace of determination flashed in General Jelico's eyes. He never wanted to live such an exiled life.
The last destination of the heroic Royal Navy is on the sea! John.
Admiral Jelico would rather die at sea than continue like this. Now, the Chinese Navy's attack on Gibraltar seems to have given him a chance!
"Come, come and find the Chief of Staff!" John.
General Jelico ordered the guards outside the door!
"Yes, General!" The guard saluted and strode away! Soon, Roslin, Chief of Staff of the Mediterranean Fleet.
Lieutenant General Wells came to John.
Admiral Jelico's office. He and John.
Like General Jelico, he was a victim of the defeat of the Battle of Sicily. If they could win that battle, perhaps he would have been the commander of a fleet now. But now he could only be with John.
Admiral Jelico was like a nest in Gibraltar and commanded this broken fleet!
"General·What happened?" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells asked. He was also depressed during this period!
"Chief of Staff, Sir Fisher has sent a telegram! The Chinese's main Indian Ocean Fleet is coming to Gibraltar, and it is expected that they will arrive in two to three days. Their target is likely to be Gibraltar! Fisher
Sir Er prepares us to resist the Chinese!" John.
Admiral Jelico said!
"What? The Chinese are coming so soon?" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells was shocked and quickly received the telegram and started reading.
After reading it, his face turned pale!
"General, the Chinese Indian Ocean fleet has 11 battleships, and they are basically super battleships. We now only have 6 heavy cruisers, 15 light cruisers and 16 destroyers! Without a battleship, we are not at all
The Chinese opponent!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells said. Obviously, the Mediterranean Fleet cannot defeat the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, even with the help of coastal defense fortifications.
"I know, so Sir Fisher let us surrender to the Spaniards if we can't hold on, and let the Spaniards take over Gibraltar! In this case, it's much better than the Chinese occupying Gibraltar!" John.
Admiral Jelico said!
"Hmph! Those Spaniards? Are they opponents of the Chinese? I'm sure that even if the Spaniards take over Gibraltar, the Chinese will definitely launch an attack! For the Chinese, they don't care whether it's true or not.
There will be one more enemy like the Spanish!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells said! After the war broke out, China's war strength had been fully released. The Chinese navy and army continued to win on various battlefields. Second-rate countries like Spain were no match for China at all.
!Whether it is the weak Spanish Army or Navy, it poses no threat to China at all!
"Chief of Staff, we don't have to worry about this! If the Chinese and the Spanish fight, it will not harm us at all!" John.
Admiral Jelico said!
Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells nodded. It is true. If China and Spain go to war, China will have another enemy, and the pressure on Britain will be less!
"So, General, will we do it according to Sir Fisher's instructions? Hold on for a while, if you can't resist, immediately give up Gibraltar, put the Spaniards in, and let the Spaniards resist the Chinese!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells said!
"Yeah!" John.
Admiral Jelico nodded. He could not defend himself. The Mediterranean Fleet, the army and the Marines stationed here were no match for the Chinese Navy at all. They had no hope to defend him!
"General, let the fleet return home immediately! If the Chinese arrive, they can't even leave even if they want to!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells suggested! The British Navy Mediterranean Fleet without a battleship is not an opponent of the Chinese Navy. Instead of losing money in vain, it is better to return home immediately and preserve your strength!
"No, Chief of Staff! From now on, the defensive command of Gibraltar Fortress will be handed over to you!" John.
Admiral Jelico said!
"General? What are you going to do?" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells asked in surprise.
"I will lead the Mediterranean Fleet to fight to the death with the Chinese!" John.
Admiral Jelico said firmly!
"What? General, we are not the opponents of the Chinese. There is only one way to die in the decisive battle with the Chinese!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells was shocked. He originally thought John.
Admiral Jelico wanted to lead the fleet back to England, but he did not expect John.
Admiral Jelico actually wanted to die!
"I know, but even so, I will not give up! The Royal Navy of the British Empire has retreated countless times. This time, even if I die in battle, I will never run away again! The Chinese want to annihilate us
, and there must be a heavy price!" John.
Admiral Jelico said stubbornly!
"General, with our current strength, there is no possibility of threatening the Chinese Navy!" Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells persuaded! The most powerful battleship of the Mediterranean Fleet is the Devon-class, heavy cruiser, with a main gun caliber of 210 mm. Such power cannot penetrate the battleship armor of the Chinese Navy at all.
"We have 12 submarines! The battle will be launched in the Alvoran Sea, and I am going to use submarines to deal with the Chinese! I know that even if the submarine is successful, it may not necessarily defeat the Chinese. But even if it sinks one
The Chinese battleship is also very good! As a British Empire naval soldier, we will use our lives to safeguard the glory of the Royal Navy!" John.
Admiral Jelico said!
Roslin.
Lieutenant General Wells didn't know what to say. Do you have to die for the sake of so-called glory?