U.S. Department of Naval Operations, Chief of Operations William? Admiral Benson, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet, Henry? Admiral Mayo, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Daniels, all gathered in the war room.

As soon as the seaplanes discovered that the German fleet was approaching Norfolk, they immediately began to discuss how to respond to the German attack.

"The Germans were less than two hours away from Norfolk. Fortunately, we had been prepared, otherwise the Germans would have succeeded again this time. "Henry? Admiral Mayo said.

After Boston, New York, and Baltimore were all attacked by the German Navy, the U.S. Navy was also judging where the German Navy would attack next. Norfolk Naval Base is undoubtedly one of the alternatives.

At the time, however, there was an objection that the Norfolk naval base was located in the Chesapeake Bay, where the sea conditions were different from those elsewhere. If the German Navy dared to enter the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Navy could use the terrain to attack the German Navy. So, they thought that the German fleet would not attack the Norfolk naval base, but would go all the way south.

"It seems that the Germans are much more daring than we think, and in order to destroy the foundations of our navy, they have made a bloody effort!" William? Admiral Benson's face was serious. He believed that since the German Navy dared to do this, it naturally had its own basis. If you don't prepare well, this time you will not be able to let the Germans succeed again.

"Our Navy is ready, right? Although we have lost our capital ships, we still have quite a few small and medium-sized warships and submarines. This time, if the Germans dared to enter the Chesapeake Bay, they would never be able to succeed again. Daniels said with a dark face.

Now, the reputation of the U.S. Navy can be described as completely stinking, and the people are very dissatisfied with their inability to protect their own safety. Under such circumstances, the US Navy felt very aggrieved, and at the same time longed to teach the German Navy a lesson to wash away the shame.

"Your Excellency, we have assembled forty destroyers, twenty light cruisers, and more than twenty submarines deployed outside the Chesapeake Bay. As soon as the German fleet came, we attacked. Even without the capital ships, our torpedoes can sink them! "Henry? Admiral Mayo said.

Secretary Daniels nodded, and he also hoped that the U.S. Navy would win a battle here, so that they could raise their eyebrows and breathe a sigh of relief. In this way, they will not only be able to regain the love of the people, but will even be able to contain the German attack in one fell swoop.

The destruction of the ports and shipyards of three cities in quick succession has caused the entire East Coast to be in turmoil. If the Germans were allowed to continue like this, the entire East Coast would really become a dead place without a rooster crow. This will deal a fatal blow to the US economy.

"Very well, in that case, then I wish you all the best and let the Germans know that we are great!" Minister Daniels said.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Everyone else replied.

After one order after another, the entire Norfolk naval base entered a state of emergency combat readiness. The air defense men rushed to their positions, and one by one the anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns were already pointed at the sky, and as soon as the carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy appeared, they would immediately open fire on them. Destroy it with heavy artillery fire.

In the Chesapeake Bay, the destroyer formations and light cruiser formations of the US Navy also entered combat readiness. They stayed in the bay, and as soon as the German navy entered, they launched lightning strikes and torpedoes to sink the German navy, which had brought them endless humiliation.

Outside the bay, more than 20 submarines are even more on standby. Because the water depth in the bay is not suitable for submarine operations, submarines can only be outside the bay. At the same time, they were the force that launched the first wave of attacks on the German fleet.

Time passed little by little, and the time of two hours was not long, but it was not short.

Before the fleet arrived in the Chesapeake Bay, the German Navy had already taken off seaplanes to reconnoiter there. The US Navy deployed destroyers and light cruisers in the bay, which is simply not hidden. Fortunately, the U.S. Navy didn't even think about hiding anything. They were so prepared that if the German fleet did not give up attacking the Chesapeake Bay, a battle would be inevitable.

"It seems that the Americans have already been deployed, more than sixty light cruisers and destroyers are deployed in the bay. This is undoubtedly a very big test for the fleet's lightning protection mission. Admiral Hippel said.

"Generals, light cruisers and destroyers of the Combined Fleet, likewise more than sixty. What's more, we were able to get support from capital ships. I believe that the light cruisers and destroyers of the Americans will launch a decisive onslaught. However, what awaits them will inevitably be the result of being sunk. Lieutenant General Berdick said.

"Outside of the Chesapeake Bay, we seem to be able to find out the U.S. submarines in the vicinity. That way, it's safer. Lieutenant General Schmidt reminded.

Admiral Hippel nodded: "Send five light cruisers, protect 10 anti-submarine destroyers, and first go to the Chesapeake Bay to search for American submarines!" ”

"Yes, General." Richter? Lieutenant General Phils replied.

Subsequently, 10 new anti-submarine destroyers, protected by five light cruisers, accelerated to the Chesapeake Bay. Their task was to clear the enemy under water before the arrival of the main fleet.

At 10 a.m., the battle officially began.

Anti-submarine destroyers began to use sonar, searching for submarines hiding under water.

Although, American submarines hide under thirty or forty meters of water, the technology of American submarines is not up to par, and the noise is very high. The sonar crews of the German Navy can clearly identify them.

"At 12 o'clock, about 400 meters or so, an American submarine was spotted." The sonar soldier reported.

An anti-submarine destroyer of the German Navy immediately accelerated to this part of the sea.

"Drop depth charges!" The captain commanded.

Several depth charges were dropped under water, and a few seconds later, a dull explosion sounded underwater. Columns of water rushed out of the sea.

The U.S. submarine, which was hiding underwater, was crushed into its hull in a violent explosion. Amid the screams of the American submariners, they sank into the sea.

A large area of oil and other debris floated to the surface of the sea, indicating that the target had been destroyed.