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This is a question for the community as a whole. I am working on a timeline that involves German East Asia Squadron returning to Tsingtao after the raid on Papeete. After refueling in the outer Hawaiian Islands, the squadron returns to disrupt the siege. At an economical speed they would arrive on or about the 25th of October 1914.

As there were six pre-dreadnaughts on duty for the siege it would be a tall order for Graf Spee to destroy the supply network between Japan and Tsingtao. But if it were assumed that two were on escort duty and two were off of Tsingtao it it is possible for the engagement would be between two pre-dreadnoughts and assorted armored cruisers and the two modern armored cruisers. It would be even better if the Germans could make their escape and act as a fleet in being, or at least in the neighborhood.

So is this a plausible approach or just ASB?
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