Chapter 396: Madman
Smoke billowed from the chimney of the light cruiser Königsberg. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 Under the pressure of the high-temperature steam, the steam turbine began to run rapidly, and the speed of the battleship suddenly began to increase.
In a few minutes, the speed of the light cruiser Königsberg had increased to more than thirty knots. On land, thirty knots may not be a big deal at all. However, for a warship in the ocean, the speed of thirty knots is undoubtedly very fast.
In particular, the light cruiser "Königsberg" at this moment, the target that is rapidly rushing towards is the battleship "Nevada", the flagship of the US fleet. Such a move caused even more tension in the US fleet.
"General, the Germans are rapidly closing in on us." A staff officer of the U.S. Army yelled in horror.
"What's going on? What do the Germans want? Admiral Fletcher exclaimed.
"Hell, they can't be trying to hit us!" A U.S. military officer said.
Admiral Fletcher was stunned, and he subconsciously wanted to give the order to open fire and sink the light cruiser "Königsberg". However, the words were already on the lips, and they were swallowed back. Of course, with the strength of the American fleet, the light cruiser "Königsberg" could easily be sunk and torn to pieces. However, if they dare to open fire, it will inevitably lead to a war between the United States and Germany.
"Sir, what do we do now? The battleships of the Germans are getting closer and closer to us, and they are already very dangerous! ”
"Tell them to stop moving at once. Otherwise, we're going to open fire! Admiral Fletcher ordered with a grim face.
However, in response to the warnings of the American fleet, the light cruiser "Königsberg" completely ignored them. At a speed of up to 32 knots, the battleship rushed to the battleship Nevada, the flagship of the American fleet.
"General, the Germans ignore us!"
"Crazy! Are those Germans all a bunch of madmen? Don't they know that if they dare to ram our battleships, it will be an act of war? Admiral Fletche shouted. In his eyes, the German officers and men on the light cruiser "Königsberg" of the German Navy had become crazy one by one. It's just that it is that kind of madman who is undoubtedly the most terrifying.
"Sir, are we going to open fire on them. At this distance, the probability of us hitting is very high. As long as a main gun shell hits, it can be severely damaged or even sunk. Our crisis will be resolved. An officer suggested.
"Idiot! If we fire, then we will have to go to war with Germany. No one can bear such consequences. Admiral Fletcher said with a cold face. Of course, he wanted to give the order to sink the light cruiser of the German Navy. However, the consequences were not something he could bear. Therefore, he could only suppress the anger in his heart.
"Sir, what are we going to do? Did you just watch the Germans crash into it? With the size and speed of the German hull, of course, it was impossible to sink us. But it can also hit us hard. ”
"Order the other destroyers and cruisers to escort us. If necessary, it was possible to ram the battleships of the Germans. Admiral Fletcher gave the order.
Since the German Navy wanted to ram their flagship, they could naturally use the same means to counterattack.
It's just that the reaction of the American fleet is still a little slower. After the speed of the 'Königsberg' light cruiser had been completely increased, the US Navy's light cruisers and destroyers, which had not yet completed the speed-up, could not intercept the 'Königsberg' light cruiser at all. Instead, it was avoided.
"Hans, good, well done. You are the best navigator in the Imperial Navy. "On the bridge of the light cruiser 'Königsberg', Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder laughed.
"Of course, my dream is to drive a battleship like a speedboat. It would be great if one day I could become the captain of a battleship! Major Hans, the navigator, smiled.
"Hans, I promise, you'll have a chance. One day I became the captain of a battleship, and I must make you my captain! "Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder said very solemnly.
As the minutes passed, the light cruiser Königsberg was getting closer and closer to the battleship Nevada. They had successfully shook off the American warships that had come to intercept them, and aimed their bows at the weak amidships of the battleship Nevada.
"Oh God! Those Germans are really crazy, they really dare to bump into them! ”
"Fool, turn quickly, can't let the Germans bump into you." Admiral Fletcher yelled. For the U.S. Navy, every battleship is an invaluable combat force. If they are hit hard, it will greatly damage their combat power.
"Very well, pay attention, we are about to crash into the American warship. Hold on to the handrails, but don't get thrown out. "Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered.
For a time, the German sailors on the light cruiser "Königsberg" all clung to what could fix their bodies, so as not to throw them out because of the strong inertia of the impact. When the battleship is sailing at high speed, once it is thrown out, it means vulgarity.
"Damn, get ready for impact!" Admiral Fletcher couldn't shake off the German Navy's light cruiser 'Königsberg', so he had to make preparations for an anti-collision with a blue face.
Now, he could only pray that the battleship Nevada's strong defenses would withstand the impact of the light cruisers of the German Navy.
"Boom!"
"Crunch!"
Under everyone's gaze, the light cruiser "Königsberg" slammed into the amidships of the battleship "Nevada". Although, the armor of the battleship 'Nevada' was very thick, and the armor of the amidships was also up to 343 mm thick. However, under the sharp bow of the light cruiser Königsberg, the armor was torn open, making a tooth-sour sound.
However, the light cruiser 'Königsberg' was, after all, nothing more than a medium warship with a displacement of just over 5,000 tons. Crashed into a battleship with a displacement of up to 30,000 tons, and the consequences were naturally conceivable. The entire bow of the battleship was almost destroyed. Of course, exchanging one's own serious injuries for the serious injuries of one of the battleships of the US Navy is undoubtedly a very cost-effective deal.