U submarine was a relatively powerful weapon for the British and American fleets to resist when the main force of the German Navy's battleships suffered too many losses during World War II, and it could also carry out the task of breaking diplomatic relations and disrupt the enemy's sea transportation routes, so as to cut off the other side's transportation lines and replenish military supplies.

Of course, when the German navy is strong, or when the British and American navies are strong, the investment of powerful submarine forces can be used to completely block the enemy's sea lines of communication, cut off the opponent's external support, and all maritime activities.

However, in the late stage of World War II, various anti-submarine weapons also began to appear, such as anti-submarine patrol aircraft, that is, German submarines that carry depth charges and radar searchlights on the basis of ordinary bombers, and specialize in catching floating and recharging; Then there are rocket-boosted depth charge launchers, which greatly increase the range of depth charges, and new sonar and radar with higher detection accuracy, as well as escort carriers, which can carry more than 20 aircraft to accompany the convoy in escort operations, and can also carry out thorough aviation anti-submarine protection of the transport fleet.

Moreover, while Marcos and his people were complacent about the strength of their aircraft carrier fleet and the Admiralty, the more than 30 submarines of the I-400 series were closer to Marcos's front-line aircraft carrier fleet than the German aircraft carrier force.

At this time, the sky was gray, and the air was very dull, as worrying as if it were the eve of a storm.

However, the German submarine forces, which had lurked less than 200 nautical miles in the vicinity of Marcos's fleet, did not rush to a halt at all, but waited quietly.

Of course, they were not waiting for their cow refueling ships, but for the appearance of the German aircraft carrier fleet, or more precisely, for the arrival of the carrier-based aircraft group on the German aircraft carrier.

Originally, these 400 series submarine forces did not intend to wait for the arrival of carrier-based aircraft groups to attack, because they also have their own aircraft, and they are also very advanced Qinglan attack aircraft and can quickly put them into battle, and each Yi-400 series ocean-going submarine can carry 3 Qinglan attack aircraft.

However, because the three carriers of the German aircraft carrier fleet had already prepared for the pre-war attack of carrier-based aircraft, F-8D fighters, and Do 217s, and He-177 heavy bombers had completed the ammunition equipment and fuel on the lower hangar deck, and were ready to go.

At the sound of an order, these majestic German carrier-based aircraft were able to quickly ascend to the flight deck on the upper level of the aircraft carrier, and then line up in formation for take-off operations.

It didn't take long for all the carrier-based aircraft to be in position and ready to take off, Dönitz immediately issued the order: "Prepare to attack and win!" ”

Soon after the words fell, loudspeakers began to sound loudly from the bridges of all aircraft carriers, and Dönitz's take-off battle order was heard.

The first one to escort the ship, then the second, and the third flew off the deck of the carrier and into the sky with a menacing roar, ready to escort the Do 217 and He-177 heavy bombers that took off next.

For these noses, it is capable of holding four 20-mm "Colt" cannons, each with 85 rounds of ammunition; With two weapon pylons on each side of the fuselage that can hold four "Sidewinder" air-to-air missiles, or eight F-8D fighters with 127 mm "damped" rockets, Dönitz is still very confident and looking forward to their brilliant achievements.

"In this naval battle, let those British and American Navy aircraft carrier fleets see your strength again!"

"Whew! It feels so majestic, our imperial navy should be so strong, not only the submarine force is powerful, but even the aircraft carrier force is so powerful, all this is the Führer's masterpiece! ”

"I really didn't expect the Führer to be so capable, I used to misunderstand him and think of him as a madman with little ability! It seems that I have lost my eyes, and perhaps under his leadership, our German Empire will be able to get rid of the huge losses and disasters brought about by the defeat in World War I! ”

When looking at the dense German carrier-based aircraft in the sky, Dönitz muttered to himself with a lot of emotion.

"Captain Cheeks! How long will we have to wait before we can attack these Anglo-American fleets? ”

"I'm afraid that if we don't attack right away, they'll detect us, or reconnaissance planes!"

And at this moment, in an ocean-going submarine of the I-400 series, an adjutant named Bruston was anxiously talking to his captain.

"Waiting for the order of Marshal Dönitz, our carrier-based aircraft group should soon reach us! Moreover, the radar detection range of the British and American fleets should be only 40 nautical miles at most, and we are still 200 nautical miles away, so they should not have discovered us yet! ”

Captain Cheeks replied without any concern.

"But those British and American fleets are not static, they are now heading towards us!"

But the adjutant Bruston was still worried.

"What if we are found out? We now have more than 30 submarines together, and we also have a large number of Qinglan attack planes that can immediately enter combat mode to deal with those British and American fleets. ”

"Anyway, we don't have to worry so much! They're coming, we're going to meet them right away, and if it's just us now, I'd be worried, but we're a pack of menacing wolves, waiting for our prey, what are we afraid of? ”

Captain Cheeks waved his hand, nonchalant.

"But even if we are not in any danger, if we delay the attack, then we will miss this great opportunity to make meritorious contributions, and such a good opportunity will not be given to those carrier-based aircraft groups that are long overdue?"

Adjutant Bruston was still unwilling.

But Captain Cheeks didn't speak to the other party again, just smiled and looked at the intelligence information he had just received about the situation of the naval battle at the front.

In this regard, Adjutant Bruston was even more unhappy in his heart, and wanted to say a few more words.

But at this moment, a submarine communicator also hurriedly conveyed the news that Dönitz's carrier-based aircraft group had launched an attack on the British and American aircraft carrier fleets to Captain Cheeks.

"That's it! Now that Field Marshal Dönitz has sent a large number of carrier-based aircraft groups to our side, you can rest assured that you will be able to fight those British and American fleets later! ”

After listening to the news reported by his subordinates, Captain Cheeks left and turned to look at Adjutant Bruston with a smile.

"Ahh Coming out so soon? ”

Hearing this, Adjutant Bruston was very surprised.

"Isn't that what you want? Now you return to your post at once, we will immediately speed up our march to the location of the British and American aircraft carrier fleets, and assist our Imperial carrier-based aircraft groups in their attacks, and we must carry out a thunderous destruction operation against the British and American aircraft carrier forces as quickly as possible! ”

"We must achieve the best results in this naval battle, so that Field Marshal Dönitz and our great Führer will also pay attention to us! By that time, all of us will become legends of the Empire! ”

Looking at the shocked appearance of the other party, Captain Cheeks was even more excited, and shouted excitedly.

“......”

In this regard, Adjutant Bruston was full of black lines and was entangled in his heart.

Although he had just shown that he wanted to have a big battle with the British and American fleets, but now that it was time to really fight head-on, he didn't want to participate in the battle right away, because he was still afraid of death in his heart.

For his fear of death, he has always hidden it deep in his heart, because he knows very well that most of the German seamen here are brave soldiers, although they are also afraid of death, but they are afraid of death, and they can bravely pick up weapons and equipment to fight the enemy.

Therefore, once these brave seamen knew that he was so greedy for life and afraid of death, I am afraid that he would not have to stay in the German naval force, and he would become the object of ridicule from everyone.