Chapter 736: 736
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If you look at the map, the distance between Brest and Plymouth is quite far, almost 300 kilometers. Even if the ship advances at a speed of 20 knots, it will take seven or eight hours. This is already the top speed of many merchant ships.
Plymouth is not a good place for landing operations. There are British fleets stationed there.
No matter from the transportation of supplies, the navigation and assembly of the fleet, it is unrealistic.
Therefore, the British have never been on high alert to Brest. Their attention has always been focused on the recent Calais, especially the discovery of amphibious tanks and the assembly of a large number of German tanks in Calais.
Britain regarded Dover as the main battlefield to guard against the attack of the German army. Now, the tragic war in Dover seems to confirm this result. The German army did aim at Calais.
However, if they can calm down at this time, they should be able to find some clues.
For example, Germany has been sending out Stuka bombers and a small number of air control fighters. Where are a large number of fw190? There are a lot of tanks in the port of Calais, but why can't there be transport ships?
For example, most of those who are insisting on Guarding beachhead positions are French volunteers, and there are not many pure German soldiers.
Dover's battle was so tragic that the British believed that it was definitely the main attack direction of the Germans. All troops continued to gather towards Dover and were ready to push those troops that had just landed on the beach back into the sea.
Fighting, from the morning, fierce fighting to noon, the remaining troops on the beach are less and less. Seeing the great victory of Dover, it will become a reality.
Plymouth.
The sea breeze here is not strong. Standing on a 1000 ton frigate "Petunia", a naval officer is lazily marking the names of his subordinates.
The order that has come down above requires some skilled soldiers to be dispatched to receive new warships, but what good things can they receive?
From here, you can see the dock of the Royal shipyard. The latest battleship built in it has not yet taken shape. Without advanced battleships and aircraft carriers, the Royal Navy can only shrink here and rely on shore defense guns as a channel patrol.
In the sky, there was the roar of a rumbling plane. After he finished counting a name, he looked up and glanced at it.
Then he lowered his head again. What's good? It's just an ordinary airliner.
Aircraft?
wait!
So far, the German Air Force has more than once used their junker-290 bombers to camouflage airliners and bomb the British mainland. This trick is no longer effective. Will it be another German attack this time?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help raising his head and looking at the sky, hoping it was a beautiful misunderstanding.
However, when he looked up, he saw a big guy falling from the belly of the passenger plane!
Yes, it's a big guy. Although the sun is a little dazzling, you can see the elastic wing at the tail. It's a bomb!
"Come on, come on, German bombing!" He shouted: "anti-aircraft guns, use our anti-aircraft guns!"
A group of people who had just gathered dispersed quickly and wanted to operate the anti-aircraft guns on their own warships.
Fortunately, it seemed that the bomb was not thrown on their warship, but on the shore.
No, it's a coast guard gun!
356mm coast gun, the largest coast gun in Plymouth!
As an island country, Britain has been defending against possible maritime invasion for more than 1000 years. For example, the apparent main direction of German attack, that is, the southern Dover region, where the coastal fortress has been built for more than 500 years since the era of Henry VIII.
Moreover, when Germany announced that it would attack Britain, Britain began to add more coastal guns in Dover, including the newly cast 381mm coastal gun, which was recently installed.
Therefore, if Germany wants to land from Dover, it must be carried out at night, seize the position on the coast, and send out dive bombers together. Until the safety of the Strait is ensured, the merchant ships behind can transport a large number of troops.
Since Germany's main attack was in Dover, all the newly built shore defense guns were deployed in Dover. Some even suggested moving the shore defense guns from Plymouth. Fortunately, they were rejected by senior officers.
Now, Plymouth port has only this 356mm coast gun, which is the largest level. The rest, there are 16 bl9.2 233mm coast guns, and the rest is the small goods of 152 mm guns.
Many of Dover's newly built shore defense artillery fortifications are very secret and difficult to find from the air. At the same time, because the whole coast is under martial law, it is difficult for German agents to get specific information.
But Plymouth is different. Since this is not the main direction of German attack, the British did not continue to increase coastal fortifications here at all, and the construction of a shore artillery position is also quite time-consuming. Therefore, some of the original shore artillery did not change their position.
The 356mm shore defense gun is built on a cement fort. It can rotate and adjust the angle under the fort, but it is bare above the fort.
There is no cover or turret. In peacetime, in order to prevent rust, the shore defense gun is wrapped with a cloth cover. Now there will be a war at any time, and the alert level will be improved. The cover of the shore defense gun here has only been removed, and it will be maintained every few days.
At the same time, a covering net was added at the top, but the gun barrel was so long that it could not be covered completely.
From the air, the shore defense gun is still very conspicuous.
At the same time, in order to protect the shore defense gun, there are two anti-aircraft guns next to the shore defense gun. The attack of dive bombers is dangerous. At the same time, in order to completely destroy the shore defense gun, junke-290 bombers set out again.
At this time, at the nose of the bomber, the navigation and bomber was staring at the target intently and pulling the handle in his hand.
Yes, it is a guided bomb. When it is used to bomb warships, it can significantly improve the hit rate, and when it is used to bomb ground targets, it is even easier.
The bomber hovered over the base. Dozens of seconds later, the bomb hit the target accurately!
"Boom!"
A one ton bomb fell from the sky. When it was in close contact with the shore defense gun, it exploded violently, opening a big pit in the whole position of the shore defense gun.
A big pit with an area of more than one basketball court and the whole shore defense gun position no longer exist! The debris even spread to nearby anti-aircraft gun positions, and two large-diameter anti-aircraft guns were blown away!
The explosion also announced the beginning of the battle of Plymouth!
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If you look at the map, the distance between Brest and Plymouth is quite far, almost 300 kilometers. Even if the ship advances at a speed of 20 knots, it will take seven or eight hours. This is already the top speed of many merchant ships.
Plymouth is not a good place for landing operations. There are British fleets stationed there.
No matter from the transportation of supplies, the navigation and assembly of the fleet, it is unrealistic.
Therefore, the British have never been on high alert to Brest. Their attention has always been focused on the recent Calais, especially the discovery of amphibious tanks and the assembly of a large number of German tanks in Calais.
Britain regarded Dover as the main battlefield to guard against the attack of the German army. Now, the tragic war in Dover seems to confirm this result. The German army did aim at Calais.
However, if they can calm down at this time, they should be able to find some clues.
For example, Germany has been sending out Stuka bombers and a small number of air control fighters. Where are a large number of fw190? There are a lot of tanks in the port of Calais, but why can't there be transport ships?
For example, most of those who are insisting on Guarding beachhead positions are French volunteers, and there are not many pure German soldiers.
Dover's battle was so tragic that the British believed that it was definitely the main attack direction of the Germans. All troops continued to gather towards Dover and were ready to push those troops that had just landed on the beach back into the sea.
Fighting, from the morning, fierce fighting to noon, the remaining troops on the beach are less and less. Seeing the great victory of Dover, it will become a reality.
Plymouth.
The sea breeze here is not strong. Standing on a 1000 ton frigate "Petunia", a naval officer is lazily marking the names of his subordinates.
The order that has come down above requires some skilled soldiers to be dispatched to receive new warships, but what good things can they receive?
From here, you can see the dock of the Royal shipyard. The latest battleship built in it has not yet taken shape. Without advanced battleships and aircraft carriers, the Royal Navy can only shrink here and rely on shore defense guns as a channel patrol.
In the sky, there was the roar of a rumbling plane. After he finished counting a name, he looked up and glanced at it.
Then he lowered his head again. What's good? It's just an ordinary airliner.
Aircraft?
wait!
So far, the German Air Force has more than once used their junker-290 bombers to camouflage airliners and bomb the British mainland. This trick is no longer effective. Will it be another German attack this time?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help raising his head and looking at the sky, hoping it was a beautiful misunderstanding.
However, when he looked up, he saw a big guy falling from the belly of the passenger plane!
Yes, it's a big guy. Although the sun is a little dazzling, you can see the elastic wing at the tail. It's a bomb!
"Come on, come on, German bombing!" He shouted: "anti-aircraft guns, use our anti-aircraft guns!"
A group of people who had just gathered dispersed quickly and wanted to operate the anti-aircraft guns on their own warships.
Fortunately, it seemed that the bomb was not thrown on their warship, but on the shore.
No, it's a coast guard gun!
356mm coast gun, the largest coast gun in Plymouth!
As an island country, Britain has been defending against possible maritime invasion for more than 1000 years. For example, the apparent main direction of German attack, that is, the southern Dover region, where the coastal fortress has been built for more than 500 years since the era of Henry VIII.
Moreover, when Germany announced that it would attack Britain, Britain began to add more coastal guns in Dover, including the newly cast 381mm coastal gun, which was recently installed.
Therefore, if Germany wants to land from Dover, it must be carried out at night, seize the position on the coast, and send out dive bombers together. Until the safety of the Strait is ensured, the merchant ships behind can transport a large number of troops.
Since Germany's main attack was in Dover, all the newly built shore defense guns were deployed in Dover. Some even suggested moving the shore defense guns from Plymouth. Fortunately, they were rejected by senior officers.
Now, Plymouth port has only this 356mm coast gun, which is the largest level. The rest, there are 16 bl9.2 233mm coast guns, and the rest is the small goods of 152 mm guns.
Many of Dover's newly built shore defense artillery fortifications are very secret and difficult to find from the air. At the same time, because the whole coast is under martial law, it is difficult for German agents to get specific information.
But Plymouth is different. Since this is not the main direction of German attack, the British did not continue to increase coastal fortifications here at all, and the construction of a shore artillery position is also quite time-consuming. Therefore, some of the original shore artillery did not change their position.
The 356mm shore defense gun is built on a cement fort. It can rotate and adjust the angle under the fort, but it is bare above the fort.
There is no cover or turret. In peacetime, in order to prevent rust, the shore defense gun is wrapped with a cloth cover. Now there will be a war at any time, and the alert level will be improved. The cover of the shore defense gun here has only been removed, and it will be maintained every few days.
At the same time, a covering net was added at the top, but the gun barrel was so long that it could not be covered completely.
From the air, the shore defense gun is still very conspicuous.
At the same time, in order to protect the shore defense gun, there are two anti-aircraft guns next to the shore defense gun. The attack of dive bombers is dangerous. At the same time, in order to completely destroy the shore defense gun, junke-290 bombers set out again.
At this time, at the nose of the bomber, the navigation and bomber was staring at the target intently and pulling the handle in his hand.
Yes, it is a guided bomb. When it is used to bomb warships, it can significantly improve the hit rate, and when it is used to bomb ground targets, it is even easier.
The bomber hovered over the base. Dozens of seconds later, the bomb hit the target accurately!
"Boom!"
A one ton bomb fell from the sky. When it was in close contact with the shore defense gun, it exploded violently, opening a big pit in the whole position of the shore defense gun.
A big pit with an area of more than one basketball court and the whole shore defense gun position no longer exist! The debris even spread to nearby anti-aircraft gun positions, and two large-diameter anti-aircraft guns were blown away!
The explosion also announced the beginning of the battle of Plymouth!
If you look at the map, the distance between Brest and Plymouth is quite far, almost 300 kilometers. Even if the ship advances at a speed of 20 knots, it will take seven or eight hours. This is already the top speed of many merchant ships.Plymouth is not a good place for landing operations. There are British fleets stationed there.No matter from the transportation of supplies, the navigation and assembly of the fleet, it is unrealistic.Therefore, the British have never been on high alert to Brest. Their attention has always been focused on the recent Calais, especially the discovery of amphibious tanks and the assembly of a large number of German tanks in Calais.Britain regarded Dover as the main battlefield to guard against the attack of the German army. Now, the tragic war in Dover seems to confirm this result. The German army did aim at Calais.However, if they can calm down at this time, they should be able to find some clues.For example, Germany has been sending out Stuka bombers and a small number of air control fighters. Where are a large number of fw190? There are a lot of tanks in the port of Calais, but why can't there be transport ships?For example, most of those who are insisting on Guarding beachhead positions are French volunteers, and there are not many pure German soldiers.Dover's battle was so tragic that the British believed that it was definitely the main attack direction of the Germans. All troops continued to gather towards Dover and were ready to push those troops that had just landed on the beach back into the sea.Fighting, from the morning, fierce fighting to noon, the remaining troops on the beach are less and less. Seeing the great victory of Dover, it will become a reality.Plymouth.The sea breeze here is not strong. Standing on a 1000 ton frigate "Petunia", a naval officer is lazily marking the names of his subordinates.The order that has come down above requires some skilled soldiers to be dispatched to receive new warships, but what good things can they receive?From here, you can see the dock of the Royal shipyard. The latest battleship built in it has not yet taken shape. Without advanced battleships and aircraft carriers, the Royal Navy can only shrink here and rely on shore defense guns as a channel patrol.In the sky, there was the roar of a rumbling plane. After he finished counting a name, he looked up and glanced at it.Then he lowered his head again. What's good? It's just an ordinary airliner.Aircraft?wait!So far, the German Air Force has more than once used their junker-290 bombers to camouflage airliners and bomb the British mainland. This trick is no longer effective. Will it be another German attack this time?Thinking of this, he couldn't help raising his head and looking at the sky, hoping it was a beautiful misunderstanding.However, when he looked up, he saw a big guy falling from the belly of the passenger plane!Yes, it's a big guy. Although the sun is a little dazzling, you can see the elastic wing at the tail. It's a bomb!"Come on, come on, German bombing!" He shouted: "anti-aircraft guns, use our anti-aircraft guns!"A group of people who had just gathered dispersed quickly and wanted to operate the anti-aircraft guns on their own warships.Fortunately, it seemed that the bomb was not thrown on their warship, but on the shore.No, it's a coast guard gun!356mm coast gun, the largest coast gun in Plymouth!As an island country, Britain has been defending against possible maritime invasion for more than 1000 years. For example, the apparent main direction of German attack, that is, the southern Dover region, where the coastal fortress has been built for more than 500 years since the era of Henry VIII.Moreover, when Germany announced that it would attack Britain, Britain began to add more coastal guns in Dover, including the newly cast 381mm coastal gun, which was recently installed.Therefore, if Germany wants to land from Dover, it must be carried out at night, seize the position on the coast, and send out dive bombers together. Until the safety of the Strait is ensured, the merchant ships behind can transport a large number of troops.Since Germany's main attack was in Dover, all the newly built shore defense guns were deployed in Dover. Some even suggested moving the shore defense guns from Plymouth. Fortunately, they were rejected by senior officers.Now, Plymouth port has only this 356mm coast gun, which is the largest level. The rest, there are 16 bl9.2 233mm coast guns, and the rest is the small goods of 152 mm guns.Many of Dover's newly built shore defense artillery fortifications are very secret and difficult to find from the air. At the same time, because the whole coast is under martial law, it is difficult for German agents to get specific information.But Plymouth is different. Since this is not the main direction of German attack, the British did not continue to increase coastal fortifications here at all, and the construction of a shore artillery position is also quite time-consuming. Therefore, some of the original shore artillery did not change their position.The 356mm shore defense gun is built on a cement fort. It can rotate and adjust the angle under the fort, but it is bare above the fort.There is no cover or turret. In peacetime, in order to prevent rust, the shore defense gun is wrapped with a cloth cover. Now there will be a war at any time, and the alert level will be improved. The cover of the shore defense gun here has only been removed, and it will be maintained every few days.At the same time, a covering net was added at the top, but the gun barrel was so long that it could not be covered completely.From the air, the shore defense gun is still very conspicuous.At the same time, in order to protect the shore defense gun, there are two anti-aircraft guns next to the shore defense gun. The attack of dive bombers is dangerous. At the same time, in order to completely destroy the shore defense gun, junke-290 bombers set out again.At this time, at the nose of the bomber, the navigation and bomber was staring at the target intently and pulling the handle in his hand.Yes, it is a guided bomb. When it is used to bomb warships, it can significantly improve the hit rate, and when it is used to bomb ground targets, it is even easier.The bomber hovered over the base. Dozens of seconds later, the bomb hit the target accurately!"Boom!"A one ton bomb fell from the sky. When it was in close contact with the shore defense gun, it exploded violently, opening a big pit in the whole position of the shore defense gun.A big pit with an area of more than one basketball court and the whole shore defense gun position no longer exist! The debris even spread to nearby anti-aircraft gun positions, and two large-diameter anti-aircraft guns were blown away!The explosion also announced the beginning of the battle of Plymouth!
