Cape of Good Hope, the spark of this World War, was now nearing the end of its battle.
General Stad watched helplessly line after line get breached by the enemy, his entire being worn down by torment.
Unlike the previous war in South Africa, where the British had naval firepower for support, Cape of Good Hope was now an island unto itself.
Each time the Royal Navy arrived, the enemy's air force would promptly follow, leaving no room for the Navy to act.
In a desperate attempt to reinforce Cape of Good Hope, within just two months, Britain had already lost 3 battleships and 18 merchant ships—a heavy price.
It was not that the enemy's air force was too formidable; rather, it was their support that was lethal. None of the numerous British ships that sank were directly destroyed by the enemy.
Including the three sunk battleships, all succumbed to the waves after being damaged by the enemy.
