There is always a crossing that suits you

Whenever many historians of later generations mentioned that turbulent era, they would immediately think of "Marshal Karl Dönitz".This legendary Admiral of the Navy not only has outstanding military exploits, bravery and fearlessness, but his firm character has also made him an idol of countless German youths. Even when fascists were tried at the end of World War II, he was still regarded as a member of the National Socialist Party as a Nazi. hero.

Historians generally agree that if Marshal Doenitz was just an ordinary excellent navy during the Black Sea naval battle between Germany and Russia, then the "Desperate Pursuit" that took place in Sicily, Italy was the real beginning of Marshal Doenitz.

And now, Qiao Mu, in the shell of Dönitz, is staying in the war room of the Breslau, discussing with his comrades where to go.

When Britain and Germany went to war, they had just finished bombarding the coast of French North Africa, and they were hiding in the port of Messina to add coal.

"We are the only remaining force of the great German navy in the Mediterranean, and now the hateful Italians have broken the alliance, declared neutrality and demanded that we leave within 24 hours. What's worse is that the British fleet is waiting in the open sea." Admiral Wilhelm Zuxiong's tone was as heavy as his heart, as were all the officers present, "Everyone knows that the call from Berlin just now said 'due to political reasons, it is not suitable to enter Istanbul at present', and the second call later said 'Austria There is no support for the German Navy at the moment', now we have to be on our own."

"Do you have any suggestions?"

"Sir, can we break through Gibraltar and go back to Germany?" a colonel suggested.

"However, several boilers of the "Goeben" were broken, and they could not reach the highest speed, so they had no speed advantage over the British ships." Another officer objected, he was a lieutenant colonel.

After all parties expressed their opinions and were rejected, Qiao Mu stood up and said, "Sir, haven't we formed an alliance with Turkey? Why don't we go directly to Turkey?"

As soon as Qiao Mu's voice fell, the war room where there were some discussions was suddenly silent.

It's not that no one thought of going to Turkey, but no one had the guts to raise it openly.Going to Türkiye now is tantamount to disobedience.

"There is already a German Army Advisory Group there. If we reach Istanbul, we hope to bring the flames of war into the Black Sea, let the Turks join Germany, fight against the Russians, the old enemy, and then fight against the entire Allied Powers." What a "rebellious" proposal, once the plan fails, the German army may lose the last two warships, and even if he himself does not die in battle, he will not be able to escape the military court.His eyes were calm, and his voice revealed determination, "Besides, the Dardanelles are defended by the Turks' fortress artillery and mines. It will not be so easy for the British to catch us."

"Are you crazy?" The colonel who spoke first just now retorted immediately, "Leaving aside the issue of disobedience, the fact that the Sudanese government does not allow entry will drive us to a dead end!"

"But we have no choice." As if not noticing the intense emotion of the officer, Qiao Mu turned his attention to the top general, General Zu Xiong, "The British are waiting for us in the open sea, let's not talk about their "unyielding" and "untiring" "Two capital ships, even the Royal Navy light cruiser HMS Gloucester is enough for us to drink. Plus the Italians won't let us stay long... Sir, we have no choice."

The admiral stared fixedly at the young captain, and for a moment he seemed to see the future of the German Navy from this thin young man.Qiao Mu fearlessly endured the other party's penetrating gaze without dodging in the slightest.

After a long silence, the gray-haired admiral sighed softly, with determination and firmness in his voice——

"We're going to Türkiye."

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"General, telegram!" The blue-eyed intelligence officer handed a telegram to Admiral Milne, the commander of the Mediterranean Fleet who was commanding the battlecruiser "Indomitable", "a message from the Gloucester."

Admiral Milne was a little dazed looking at the telegram that "two German ships including the 'Goeben' are heading northeast".

"Didn't those Germans start heading west to break through the Strait of Gibraltar and escape back to the North Sea? What tricks are they playing this time?"

The reason why Milne placed the two battleships "Unyielding" and "Indefatigable" at the west mouth of the strait early on was because he was sure that the German warships would flee westward.He has two battle cruisers, a light cruiser, and a battle cruiser that has left the team to add coal, and can come to reinforce at any time, plus the "Gloucester", which is in charge of guarding the east of the strait, such a big advantage is enough to send those Germans into the sea feed the fish.

"Don't worry, General. Now that Greece and the Ottoman Empire have declared their neutrality, the coast of North Africa is under the control of the Allied Powers. The Germans have nowhere to go except to flee to the Austro-Hungarian port in the Adriatic Sea." The adjutant on the side said. "And the entrance to the Adriatic Sea has long been guarded by Rear Admiral Trubridge's [-]st Cruiser Squadron. He is the young general most valued by the Secretary of the Navy, His Excellency Churchill."

"That's right, that guy Trubridge still has four old-fashioned armored cruisers." Milne said sarcastically, "What did His Excellency Churchill say? 'Don't let the Austrians out and the Germans in'? "

The adjutant knew that his general had always been at odds with the major general, so he didn't dare to interrupt.

"Forget it, this must be a trick of those cunning Germans. They want to lure me to the east, then look for an opportunity to turn back to the west, miss our battleship, and then use the speed advantage to break through the strait and escape home. I will not I was fooled." The always serious old general showed a sly smile on his face, "Let a light cruiser strengthen Trubridge's fleet, the main force will not move, we will wait for the Germans to turn back and surrender themselves. snare."

"Yes, sir!"

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"General, the British are still following us." Qiao Mu has been brought by Admiral Zu Xiong's side since that speech. "If we don't turn around, our coal will not be enough to support us to reach the Aegean Sea."

According to the plan, they originally planned to pretend to go to the Adriatic Sea to the northeast, and then turned the rudder directly to the east after throwing off the British.But the persistent Kelly commanded the weak light cruiser to stick to them, and now it was impossible not to turn around.

"Turn to the east." This taciturn veteran is not an indecisive person. After realizing that things can't be done, Zu Xiong immediately ordered to abandon the plan and head east.

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"General, they're heading east." Kelly reported immediately after discovering that the German warship had turned.

"Dong? The general wants to order Rear Admiral Trubridge's fleet to intercept it?"

"No, it's just their ruse," Milne said. "They're probably going west to fight back."

Although the adjutant felt that something was wrong, but seeing that his general had made up his mind, he didn't speak again.

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"Major General, the Germans are going east, why don't we intercept them?" At the same time, Major General Trubridge also received a message from Kelly, and his intelligence officer suggested: "Let's go south to intercept them."

The young major general shook his head, "Although I really want to go, the commander-in-chief of this operation is General Milne, and I have no right to deploy troops without his order."

"But if you don't act, the Germans will run away!" It's not that the adjutant doesn't know this truth, but as a British soldier, he really can't just watch those Germans slip away under his nose.

"I understand, Ryan." The major general patted his partner on the shoulder, "But I only have four old-fashioned armored cruisers and eight destroyers, and the German warships running eastward are the latest capital ships. I just need to implement the pre-war The last order is to 'hold the mouth of the Adria, but prohibit combat with 'superior forces''."

"Generate to Milne, and then we'll go back and spy on the Austrians."

Ryan was obviously a little unconvinced, but his chief had already turned and left, and he knew that this was a sign that the other party didn't want to talk anymore.

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"We came out." Qiao Mu knew that the British hadn't been intercepted until morning, and they had succeeded. "But...is the Gloucester still following?"

"That kid Kelly is a rare smart guy among the fish-lipped British guys." Zu Xiong curled his lips, "That idiot Milne is probably still dreaming of our self-trapping dream!"

"In that case, Kelly should probably receive the order to gradually fall behind?" Qiao Mu was a little puzzled, "but now he is biting so tightly..."

"There will always be 'idiots' who dare to defy military orders." Zu Xiong glanced at Qiao Mu, "For example, we are now."

"..."

"Let the Breslau go and cause some trouble for that British man." Ignoring Qiao Mu's embarrassed expression, Zu Xiong ordered.

"Yes!" Qiao Mu quickly conveyed the order.

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"Colonel, the Breslau is slowing down!" said the observers on the light cruiser to their captain.

"Fire!" Kelly has always been smart and decisive, and it is almost his instinct to seize every opportunity to strike the enemy.

His baiting strategy was successful, and the Goeben really challenged the escort ship who wanted to rescue him.

"Let's retreat!" After a brief exchange of fire, neither side hit.Kelly knew that his firepower was weak, so he didn't want to fight, and retreated immediately.

But to his disappointment, the Goeben was not fooled and continued to pursue, but ignored him and sailed straight to the Aegean Sea.

"Tsk tsk..." Kelly pursed his lips, "I didn't even fall for it. You really deserve to be the ace general of the German Navy."

"Colonel, shall we continue to chase?"

"Of course! Why didn't you chase after him?" Kelly said a little ruffian. "Stick to me!"

"Yes!"

"It's not your style to force yourself even though you know it's useless." After the sailor left, a sexy voice with a bit of femininity sounded in the command room.

Kelly didn't have to look back to know that the owner of the voice must be raising an eyebrow in a half-smile.

"Why is it useless?" Raising the slightly longer bangs, a naughty smile appeared on his handsome face, "It can make things difficult for them!"

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The author has something to say: I have seen everyone's comments, and I am worried, this world is 1V1 correct.Weber is an important supporting role. He was born in the Junker nobles, which represented the attitude of the general upper-level military officers in Germany at that time. The arrangement for him to have an affair with Qiao Mu was also for the needs of the plot. He was used to promote the plot, not to attack.