Norfolk Naval Base is the largest naval base in the United States, especially in the United States, in order to strengthen its naval strength so that it can compete with Germany for naval supremacy in the Atlantic, the United States Navy has further expanded Norfolk Naval Base. It has become the home port of the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet. Almost all of the capital ships of the U.S. Navy were moored here.

It's just that there are no more large capital ships on the docks of Norfolk Naval Base. In the Battle of the Yar Islands, all the capital ships of the U.S. Navy were sunk. Even small and medium-sized warships lost a lot. Therefore, the current Norfolk Naval Base looks very empty.

However, even so, Norfolk Naval Base still has a very large attack value. This naval base is equipped with docks, oil depots, ammunition depots, and other living facilities. The U.S. government spent a lot of money on the construction of this naval base. If this place is destroyed, then the Americans will have to invest a lot of money again to rebuild this naval base.

After all, it's easier to destroy than to build. At the same time, the cost is much smaller.

After destroying Boston, New York, and Baltimore one after another, the German Navy's combined fleet set its sights on the Norfolk naval base.

At the Norfolk Naval Base, the commander of the base, Major General Pratt, is inspecting the base's defenses. A large number of air defense troops are being stationed at the base. Baltimore was destroyed by carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy, which was a wake-up call for the United States. As the largest naval base in the United States, the top brass of the U.S. Navy believes that it is also very likely to become a target for the Germans. So, Minister Daniels and William? Admiral Benson specially seconded an air defense unit from the army to keep the base from being attacked by German carrier-based aircraft.

Anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns are being deployed.

After inspecting the area, Admiral Pratt was very satisfied with the performance of these air defense units. Although, he was not sure that these air defense troops would be able to withstand the attack of the carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy. However, at least there is some guarantee for their safety. It is not completely in a state of passive beating, and there is no power to fight back at all.

At this moment, in the Atlantic, the combined fleet of the German Navy is rapidly moving towards the Chesapeake Bay. The Americans thought that the German Navy would repeat its old trick and attack the Norfolk naval base with carrier-based aircraft. However, they did not expect that this time the main forces of the combined fleet would appear in person.

Although, entering the Chesapeake Bay, would put the combined fleet of the German Navy at risk. However, Admiral Hipper and others believe that if they can be well deployed, their strategic goals should be achieved. They have made special deployments for the means of counterattack that the US Navy may use.

On the battleship Caesar, Admiral Hipper was in the final review of the battle plan for this time.

"General Fils, isn't it a bit too risky for you to say that we are forcibly entering the Chesapeake Bay and attacking the Norfolk Naval Base?" Admiral Hippel couldn't help but ask.

"Your Excellency, your Excellency, adventure is a certainty. However, I think the chances of our success are very high. And, if successful, it will be of great benefit to us. In this case, you can naturally take a little risk. What's more, we have made all kinds of plans, and we should be able to face all kinds of crises. "Richter? Lieutenant General Fils said.

Admiral Hipper nodded: "After entering the Chesapeake Bay, our biggest threat comes from the Americans' small and medium-sized warships and submarines. Therefore, these two aspects must be foolproof! ”

As for the shore defense guns deployed by the US Navy at the Norfolk naval base, Admiral Hipper did not pay attention to them. Most of those coastal defense guns were deployed many years ago, and they were old and weak, and their power was very small. For those capital ships of the combined fleet of the German Navy, there was no threat at all. On the contrary, the main guns of the capital ships of the German Navy could easily destroy these shore fortifications.

"How far are we from the Chesapeake Bay?" Admiral Hipper asked.

"Your Excellency, it is expected that in two hours, we will be in the Chesapeake Bay."

"What about the aircraft carrier fleet?"

"The aircraft carrier fleet is fifty nautical miles behind us."

Admiral Hipper nodded, and according to the plan, the combined fleet of the German Navy was to be responsible for launching an artillery bombardment of the Norfolk naval base with naval guns. And the aircraft carrier fleet is responsible for the subsequent attack. Admiral Hipper all believed that after the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft destroyed the ports and shipyards of Baltimore, the Americans would not fail to take precautions in this regard.

Therefore, it is inevitable to avoid major damage to the carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier, and this time the main ship of the fleet is the main force. The carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier fleet are nothing more than auxiliary forces.

When the German Combined Fleet was about forty nautical miles from the Norfolk naval base, a U.S. Navy seaplane flew over the Combined Fleet.

The current US Navy is no longer as defenseless as before. Seaplanes, with their simple structure and long range, were able to take off and land at sea, and were widely used in the search for the German fleet.

"General, an American seaplane spotted us." Richter? Lieutenant General Phils reported.

The expression on Admiral Hipper's face also became solemn.

"It seems that this time our attack on the Norfolk naval base will not go too well. Most likely, there will be stubborn resistance from the Americans. Admiral Hippel said.

"General, whether the Americans are defensive or not, whether they will resist or not, we can use our strong strength to crush their resistance." Richter? Lieutenant General Phils is still confident.

"Order the fleet, prepare for lightning strikes from the Americans. Anti-submarine destroyers, this time absolutely not able to drop the chain. Admiral Hippel said.

He knew that this time the Americans would do everything they could to resist their attack. If the plan had been abandoned, perhaps the fleet would have been prevented from suffering losses. However, in that case, it will have a big impact on the morale of the fleet. All along, the German Navy has developed the habit of not being able to accomplish any task. This is the pride of the German Navy.

At the same time, Admiral Hipper also believed that under the absolute superiority of the German navy in strength, the stubborn resistance of the Americans was nothing more than a trapped beast.