The Germans came, and they didn't plan to leave after they came. Under the cover of the front dreadnought, yes, you read that right, it was the front dreadnought. After successfully plowing all the places in the Bay of Riga that can be called the turret, the main force of the German High Seas Fleet went to the Gulf of Finland, sealed the Russian fleet tightly, and established temporary supply points on Cotland. The fire support mission in the Bay of Riga was handed over to the few remaining front dreadnoughts, although the largest caliber artillery on these warships was only 11-inch l40 level. But don't forget. Even the long-barrel 150 cannons that can only be used as secondary guns on the warships are army-class artillery, which is still the German army. If it were the Russian army, I'm afraid that the entire Russian army would not have many long-barrel 6-inch land cannons. Therefore, even the front dreadnoughts hit the other side, it would definitely be a casual rhythm, provided that it was enough.

"I'm cheated!" After seeing the telegram sent from the General Staff, Scher angrily threw the telegram aside! "This group of guys who plucked their hair by the geese! These shameless guys!" It turned out that after landing in the Gulf of Riga, the elite soldiers of the German Army began to develop in depth under the cover of naval guns, but soon, they found that once they walked out of 15km, the naval guns were almost useless and could not reach them. Moreover, because they had already attacked the heart of Tsarist Russia, the resistance was even more intense! The Russian ** team was not of good quality and equipment, but the personnel were enough! A sea of ​​people hit the German Army that had landed a small number of landings could not continue to advance. The heavy artillery and even the fortress guns were transported to the front line by railway. The Russian Army had the advantage in firepower for the first time!

But it is obvious that the German Army did not have enough inventory to support the east-west battles to provide a large number of heavy artillery for the tens of thousands of elite soldiers fighting in the Bay of Riga. The German mainland division level did not have 6-inch Cannon. Where can I find them heavy artillery that can suppress the opponent's artillery? And it was exhausting to transport it! As a result, when everyone was frowning, Rudendolf slapped his thigh and said, "It's easy!" Isn't there any ready-made ones on the navy's front dreadnoughts? There are a large number of 150 guns, 105 guns and 88 anti-lightning guns on those light cruisers and battleships. Some are even ear-table guns! This thing can be used after being removed and put on shelling! More importantly, there are ready-made gunners and shells! The British had a marine artillery team in the Boer War. Why can't we Germans do this? And it's a total no-price deal! The price is just a approval document!

So, the miserable high seas fleet not only wanted to send the army home and then provide fire cover to them, but also to be demolished by the army! Although Schell was unwilling to do so, he still could not stop the German army's brothers from happily unloading one artillery from the warship and putting it on the army's artillery mount to participate in the battle. But you can't say that with the support of the navy, the efficiency was indeed much higher. With the support of the far and continuous reinforcements, the German army landed in the Gulf of Riga began to advance slowly.

In just half a month, the German army in Riga completely occupied the surrounding area and established relevant logistics support facilities, so that the Russians' idea of ​​rushing Germany into the sea completely became a mirror. The Russians, who knew that they could not do anything, began to distance themselves, build fortifications to defend against Germany's next attack. Although the war in the direction of Riga has temporarily quieted down, the front battlefield was completely overturned. The main force of Germany's eastern front began to launch a centripetal assault in the direction of St. Petersburg, and the Austro-Hungarian Army and the Turkish Army attacked Ukraine. Ukraine was Russia's granary, as long as Ukraine was taken over, without foreign aid, the Russians were having a problem, so what else to talk about in war?

Of course, maybe China might sell food to the Russians, but with the tragic transportation capacity of the Siberian Railway and the huge Russian population, even if it is sold to food, it is almost a drop in the bucket! The Allies were almost ruthless. After obtaining the far-reaching supply of China through sea, the Allies' army, which was once trapped in the shortage of materials, had no worries! Finally, the war to completely end Russia! This time, the Allies destroyed not only the Russian army, but also everything that relied on to support this regime! Population, ruling structure, and material supply will be wiped out under the attack of the Allies** team!

The Russian government is really afraid. The strategy of delaying through a large population and vast land in the past seems to be unable to defeat the enemy in front of us. Because the current war situation has changed. It is no longer an era where war can be continued by population and food. It needs a complete industrial system to support it. It needs to continuously convert various resources into weapons and tools to support it. Compared with Germany, Russia's industry is almost not worth mentioning, and a considerable part of the industry that is not worth mentioning is occupied or is about to be occupied. Russia's combat power is approaching its limit. The basis for supporting this battle is about to collapse! The Russians are doing their best to fight back, but in the eyes of discerning people, this is just a return to the forefront!

Faced with the threat of collapse, Nicholas II began to mobilize all the forces that could be mobilized to block the opponent's attack. The age of the recruitment was expanded again, and many gray-bearded elderly people and underage children were also pulled into the team. The troops drawn as much as possible began to gather on the front line. The Marines of Kolchak, who originally belonged to the navy, will also be transferred from the shipyard near St. Petersburg, and they will serve as the backbone of the Russian offensive against Riga. The navy commanded by Essen is also preparing for the final battle.

"In Tallinn, we cannot set the battlefield in St. Petersburg, which is our capital. It is also the cradle of the Russian Navy." Essen sighed and said. Essen was right. St. Petersburg was definitely the largest naval shipbuilding base in Russia at that time. A series of famous warship manufacturers such as the Baltic shipyard and the Admiral Shipyard were all near St. Petersburg. There are the best port facilities in Russia and a comprehensive shipbuilding industry system, which is also the place where the Russian naval dream began!

"Commander, do you think we can win? Although the Germans may not necessarily occupy St. Petersburg." Kolchakton continued, "But their naval guns are enough to turn everything under St. Andre's banner into ashes." Kolcha originally wanted to say that St. Petersburg could not be defended, but after thinking about it, he finally changed his words.

"Do you think I want to save the shipyard?" Esson's already gloomy face suddenly showed a hint of hideousness and ruthlessness! "I want to buy time for the complete destruction of the shipyard facilities! They are too big and too strong! So when the construction was built, we had already considered the situation where the enemy might be facing. I need time and supplies!"

"General, are you crazy?" Kolchak said in amazement. As he said, Kolchak took a few steps back, almost drawing out his gun. As a general of the Marine Corps, he really couldn't stand it. Even if this sentence was said by his boss whom he had always admired!

"I originally planned to let you perform this final mission. But unfortunately, you are going to the battlefield." Essen didn't even look at Kolchak, who looked frightened next to him. Instead, he walked to the map and said, "Did you see, the four German Caesar-class battleships have also arrived. The number of their main battleships here has reached 14, and the total number of auxiliary battleships is more than 100! The total tonnage is as high as 500,000 tons! Tell me that even with the cover of minefields and shore artillery, my fleet can

How long will it last? The opponent's strength is at least 3 times that of us! I have experienced the Batavian offensive and defensive battle back then. The Chinese Navy dared to attack Batavia Port with almost similar strengths. Although the Germans may be a little worse, it is only a matter of time before breaking the defense line with such a huge advantageous force. What's even more terrifying is that we do not have enough world and materials to operate this direction. Moreover, in addition to sea, this defense line also needs to defend against attacks from land!”

God knows whether the German Navy will replicate its operations in the Gulf of Riga, land directly on the periphery of Tallinn and attack the last line of defense of the Russian Navy! Essen is very clear that the German Navy's breakthrough of this line of defense is not a matter of ability but an attitude. If you don't want to fight, you will naturally not be able to break it. If you want to fight, all Essen can do is to delay time. And it is not easy to delay time. Now under the cover of naval guns, the Germans have begun to pull out the outer turrets and minefields in the sea. Even submarines sneak in and start attacking Russian ships in the Gulf of Finland. What? What are the Russian destroyers and submarines doing?

Although the Russian fleet outside Danze Port showed its might and directly sank a large number of old warships in the German Navy. But the old dog also had a few teeth. A ticket was fearless before death, and the Russians were covered in blood! The main warships were naturally fine, but in the smoke, the Germans could defeat the Russian auxiliary warships. After the First World War, Russia's few destroyers were crippled. The submarines also suffered heavy losses in a series of consumption. Well, there were not many Russian submarines.

Essen tried every means to improve the defense near Tallinn, but later found that no matter how hard the Russian navy tried, the deployment speed was not as fast as the German navy destroyed! It is said that after gradually weakening the defense near Tallinn, the German high seas fleet should have launched a general attack. Now all the main battleships of the Russian navy together cannot defeat 4 Bismarck-class battleships. But the Germans seemed to be waiting for something. The main fleet did not launch a general attack, but continued to confront each other. "What else did the Germans do? If we destroy us, they will be the real King of the Baltic Sea!" Essen couldn't understand.

Not only Essen couldn't understand, but Schell couldn't understand either! Why didn't the senior management let himself do it? It was obviously a matter of a few days to fight, and it was just a matter of slaughter. There were so many troubles. But after receiving a telegram, Schell was happy. This was his happiest thing this year. He was not so happy even when the four Bismarck-class battleships were in service!
Chapter completed!