158 Decisive Battle! Iron Bottom Strait! (2)
"Looks like everything is ready...... Your Excellency the Admiral, give the order to pull the anchor. ”
At the last moment when the sun is about to set, it is also the time for the Southern Cross to set out.
"Southern Cross fleet, pull anchor and set sail!"
The whistle sounded like a war horn, and the steel arks showed their most beautiful posture in the setting sun.
"There's really no going back."
As he spoke, Locatel looked at the distant landscape, the golden sea as if it was for the Grand Fleet.
"Six destroyers, one light cruiser, two heavy cruisers, one air carrier on the right track, one armored air carrier, and two battleships -- a total of thirteen ships, which can be regarded as a first-class fleet, and the Admiral really never thought that he could achieve today's achievements."
King Kong said as he looked at Lokat with a happy expression.
Back a year ago, Locatt was just an obscure admiral.
But it can be regarded as a town commander of one side, and the white half-shoulder cloak is the best proof of his strength.
Of course, it is also the best proof of the bond between King Kong and Lokart.
No matter what the dilemma is, it will be solved.
Whatever the enemy, he will be reduced to scrap metal by his wisdom and her power.
Of course, the most important thing is that the most important thing as an admiral is to have a fleet that is enough to make the sea surrender.
In today's view, Locat's role as an admiral is quite good.
Excellent companions, excellent strength.
Valuing KANMUS above one's own life.
"That's because of you, King Kong, of course, it's everyone's work, but...... For now, let's hurry up and get to the forward base. ”
As he spoke, Locatt spread out a telegram.
"Akagi has also been transferred back from the European side, and has been stationed at the front base a few days ago, and has also brought back some European information, and the most important thing is that Miss Sakuraghiro actually brought a German admiral back as a husband, and it seems that there are many stories happening in Europe."
While snickering, Lokat put down the telegram.
"Then there's Hirohiko, who is the representative of Yokosuka as the Viceroy and has now received a new cape...... The current combat strength is one destroyer, two air warships, one heavy cruiser, and two air carriers, a total of six...... Four destroyers from the 20th Destroyer Group will join one after another, adding up to a total of ten, if I'm not mistaken, those KANMUS are already about to leave office, right? ”
Locatt sighed as he put down the telegram in his hand.
"Is it really good to send people to the battlefield again? A person who has a family...... Did the people above consider the opinions? ”
It would be a lie to say that you don't feel the entanglement in your heart.
Although it is also clear that war is like this, and it does not give people other options.
"That's sorrow...... But as long as you win, it's not impossible to save the life of KANMUS, is it? ”
IN FACT, IN JJRA'S OPINION, LOKAT HAS PERSONALLY SAVED MANY KANMUS' LIVES.
It's just that he doesn't understand it yet.
"The sentimental side hasn't changed, my Admiral."
As he spoke, King Kong wrapped his hands around Locat's body from behind and pressed his face against Locat's face.
"How long are you two going to grind, we're all here to listen, the flagship of the corrupted discipline."
Dafeng's voice came out of the communication device coldly, interrupting the intimate movements of the two people.
"It's just a normal exchange of feelings, and what right do you have to instruct me on this flagship?"
Since the relationship with the Admiral has warmed up, the second-in-command and the first flagship of the Southern Cross have often been at odds, but there have also been cases of friends and foes.
"Just because I'm the second-in-command of the fleet, are you satisfied with this answer?"
However, for long-distance sailing groups, listening to this kind of unnutritious quarrel that smells of love is also a boring pastime on the journey.
Of course, as one of the parties, Lokat does not have this idea.
"Then came the New West Village Fleet...... Two air warships, one destroyer, and one heavy cruiser, plus the battleship Mutsu, which was naturalized a few days ago...... It's five ships in total, and in terms of firepower, this is an absolute heavyweight strike force, but Admiral Kondo, who is in charge, has only managed a big battle like raid reconnaissance so far, and his experience will be a little lacking, but it is not enough to be a problem, and Fuso and Yamashiro will become his pillars......"
It is much more important to determine the current combat strength than those unnutritious quarrels or stupid words about who you are more inclined to.
The so-called admiral is to have a view of the overall situation.
In particular, those who are in charge of the fleet must be more aware of the strength of the enemy and the enemy, the mutual cooperation between our ships and regiments, and the need for tactical coordination.
None of these things can be expressed in words, or rather, they can only exist in the hearts of the admirals.
"Plus the Silver Star that came from the north...... Hayato Admiral, one battleship, one air carrier, a total of two. It seems that the strength is very weak, but the deployment of the 'recovery weapon' may be the key to victory. ”
Including Akagi, which had returned from the European front, it was a total of thirty-one.
Almost all the main forces of all parties are out of the nest.
After all, this is the first large-scale counteroffensive against deep-sea ships in more than a decade, except for the European front.
In addition, various material rations, work ships, and the WO-class that temporarily joined us and took the name of the oceanographic survey ship Bailing.
There are at least 40 ships in total, and the personnel mobilized and the accompanying base builders add up to more than 1,000 people.
The men and ships mobilized in this great war are already worthy of the name of the Combined Fleet.
And in terms of training, it is far beyond imagination.
"But even if that's the case, it's very likely that we're facing ......"
The feeling of oppression brought by the black monster long-haired figure resurfaced in Locat's mind, and even if there was no ship uniform, it could make KANMUS lose the strength of the fighting spirit.
That's not terrible anymore to be described.
It's a complete strange force, right?
But no matter what, the battle has already begun, and humanity has been prepared from the moment they leave for the forward base.
Vows to give the monsters from the deep sea a head-on blow and reclaim the pure ocean.
PS: This time I'm a big game, last autumn was a highlight, and the admirals who didn't experience the Battle of Iron Bottom Bay may not understand how many old admirals were driven crazy by last year's activities, how many new admirals were scared away, and how many shipwrecks sank there.
PS2: 297505404, there is no gendarmerie in the town guardhouse