Chapter 923: Just Start Fighting?!
If it is really the American submarine to attack at this time, it is extremely wrong for the fleet to slow down and rescue the damaged battleship, because at this time, the submarine is in the vicinity of the attacked battleship, and the rescue battleship is easy to give the submarine a chance to attack again, in history, the U9 submarine can kill 3 British armored cruisers within 1 hour, one of the important reasons is that the British cruiser carried out the rescue, and created an opportunity for the submarine, at this time, the right choice should be the destroyer or small boat rescue, After all, the destroyer is fast, and the target is relatively small. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info capital ships take evasion.
And at this time, the American warship, which was more than ten kilometers away, was also taken aback by this sudden explosion! Everyone said hello to each other, and then went their own way, why did such a thing suddenly come about?
"The Japs go to hell!" Soon, some of the fast-reacting Americans noticed that after the explosion, only 3 of the original 4 Japanese battleships remained. The excited US Navy officers and sailors said excitedly to the Japanese main fleet in the distance.
"Something seems to have gone wrong with the Japanese fleet." Major General Sims said, putting down the binoculars in his hand. "Our submarines aren't moving around here, are they?"
"There may be submarine activity, but it will definitely not take the initiative to attack the Japanese fleet, and we have not received any orders to go to war." The staff officer said with great certainty.
And just when the Americans couldn't figure out the problem and were thinking about it, the situation on the battlefield changed again! The lookout post of the Fuso suddenly reported a submarine less than 3 kilometers from the side of the fleet! And at this time, it seems that a periscope sneaks out of the water! And it was precisely because of this move that the tense nerves of the Japanese were completely detonated! Even under normal circumstances, the appearance of a submarine near the fleet is already considered a provocation. And at this time, one of their own ships had just had an inexplicable explosive power, and another submarine appeared not far away, which was enough for the Japanese to make a reason to attack!
And by coincidence, this submarine is really an American submarine! But it's reasonable to think about it, everyone is facing each other, and the capital ships have gone up to 2, isn't it normal to send a few submarines to infiltrate each other? Therefore, in this area where everyone often appears and then confronts, it is normal to have a submarine on the opposite side! And at this time, an American submarine happened to appear next to the Japanese fleet...... And then it was also discovered! And before it was discovered, it happened that the Japanese fleet had inexplicably sunk a ship.......
"What the hell is going on? The Japanese ship was blown up ?! God, this is definitely my happiest day, a ship, just like that! Captain Maxden, the captain of the Sturgeon submarine, said with some excitement, but soon, they were not excited...... Because, the Japanese anti-submarine deep bomb has already fallen .......
"Are the Japanese crazy? We are under attack! "Because of the angle of view, Captain Maxton did not see that the American fleet was not far from him, after all, how high is a periscope? How far can I see? And there are also Japanese hulls and smoke screens to obscure!
"Immediately send a telegram that the Japanese have attacked us! It's in Sea Area Three! "At periscope depth, the telegram can still be sent. And this telegram became the last fuse that detonated the conflict between the United States and Japan in the Bismarck Sea!
"The Japanese are attacking our submarines? Submarines in the middle of the waters? A staff officer said in surprise after comparing the telegram and the map. At this time, the rangefinder of the battleship Nevada also observed a column of water tens of meters high from depth charges!
"Are the Japanese crazy?!" Simston was dumbfounded. He couldn't have imagined that things would go this far! A Japanese battleship exploded so suddenly, and then an American submarine appeared next to it....... And then the Japanese attacked like that! Is this a bit too talkative?
"We can't really do it, do we?" Sims really couldn't understand how terrifying it would be if the explosion of such a Japanese ship and the appearance of an American submarine next to it were accidental......
When the Japanese attacked American submarines, they naturally did not forget the ...... of the American fleet in the distance. In the eyes of the Japanese, when the American fleet and submarines appeared, this was originally a dangerous signal, and after the explosion of their own battleship, they attacked the American submarine, which actually represented the beginning of the conflict between the two sides, and when the American submarine sent this telegram, in fact, it was already a matter of time before the two sides opened fire!
And according to the Japanese style, since they decided to fight, they naturally had to fire ...... first. Looking at the two American battleships in the distance, which were still wilting and couldn't figure out the situation, Vice Admiral Kato Dingyoshi finally decided to open fire!
The Fuso was the first to sound a battle siren, and in the cacophony of sirens, all fighters took their positions, and the remaining auxiliaries also tied bundles of hammocks or other braided goods to the exterior of part of the hull (which could be used to assist in the defense against shrapnel). THE 15-INCH SHELLS WEIGHING 871KG WERE LIFTED UP WITH THE HELP OF MECHANICAL SERVOS, AND 10 15-INCH MM HEAVY GUNS WERE AIMED AT THE TARGET AT A DISTANCE, THE MUZZLE WAS SLIGHTLY LOWERED, AND AFTER REACHING A 5-DEGREE LOADING ANGLE, THE BOLT WAS OPENED, FIRST THE SHELLS, AND THEN A GROUP OF FIRING GUN PACKS WERE PLACED INTO THE BARREL IN TURN. Then the artillery bolts were locked.
The 8-meter rangefinder at the top locked the American battleship in the distance to the center of the field of view, and after magnifying it 24 times, it was even possible to see the Nevada's characteristic turret arrangement. After the preparation of the Fuso, the Kongo behind it also entered combat readiness, and eight 14-inch L45 naval guns were aimed at the battleship New York opposite.
However, unlike the bullish Fuso, the King Kong does not have so much confidence in the face of the New York, and now the distance between the two sides is only about 15 kilometers, with an 8-inch armor belt, how unreliable this thing is. The masters who bought ships back then patronized the tide and stood in the political line, but when the real fight started, it was impossible to say that it was true to face real battleships! In particular, King Kong's cousins were blown up three ships in a naval battle that just ended! Who knows if that number will become the fourth today?
"It is recommended to speed up and seize the T-shaped crosshead!" The captain of the Kongo, Yamanaka Shibayoshi Daisa, informed Vice Admiral Kato Dingyoshi by light signal.
"Increase the speed to 25 knots, and the fleet turns right by 3 compass points!" At this time, the Japanese fleet was in the northwest direction of the American fleet, and when it turned about 40 degrees at this time, it could cut the course of the American fleet. And when the Japanese chose this maneuver, the Americans finally realized the seriousness of the problem! This TM is a precursor to action!
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