Inside the Chesapeake Bay, fierce fighting continues. However, the battle was almost one-sided. Despite the heroic performance of the American fleet in the battle, their cruisers and destroyers rushed towards the German fleet at a rapid pace. But under the intensive fire of the German fleet, these small and medium-sized warships could not rush to the front of the German fleet, let alone release torpedoes at those capital ships.

Of course, the 533-mm heavy torpedo is very powerful, and if it is hit, even if the capital ship of the German Navy is thick-skinned, it will also suffer heavy damage. Fortunately, the German navy's defense was so strong that the American fleet could not get close at all, let alone attack the German fleet.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

Naval guns roared, explosions rang out one after another, and gunpowder smoke filled the air, and the entire Chesapeake Bay was in full swing between the two sides.

However, it can be clearly seen that the warships of the American fleet are often sunk. They were under the blows of the German fleet and could hardly fight back. Those cruisers and destroyers were sunk one after another.

"Oh God! The Germans were so well defended that we couldn't rush out at all! If we continue like this, we will be sunk before we can get within two thousand meters. The captain of a destroyer said in horror.

"Release the torpedo now! Then turn away! The captain ordered.

"But, sir, this is more than four kilometers from the German fleet. If you release a torpedo, there is basically no chance of hitting the enemy. ”

"If you don't want to die, release the torpedo immediately!" The captain said viciously.

"All right, sir."

The destroyer immediately released six heavy torpedoes, then immediately turned and fled into the depths of the bay. As for whether the released torpedoes can hit the target, it is not for them to consider.

Knowing that you are invincible, if you continue to charge, there is only one way to die. Therefore, many American sailors, although they are very brave, are still unwilling to let them die like this. This caused many American* warships to release torpedoes from afar, regardless of whether the torpedoes could successfully destroy the German warship, and then turned around and ran.

The German fleet was so strong in the battle that the officers and men of the US Navy no longer had the courage to continue fighting. In such a situation, saving one's life has undoubtedly become the best choice.

In total, the battle ended in less than an hour, and the American fleet, which participated in the attack, suffered heavy losses. Of the twenty light cruisers, only five escaped, and less than ten of the forty destroyers. The rest were sunk by the German fleet.

In this battle, the German fleet only lost a few destroyers, and several destroyers and cruisers were injured. Almost all of the destroyers that were sunk were sunk by torpedoes released by the American fleet. Such losses were undoubtedly much smaller than the gains they had gained.

What's more, after clearing these U.S. warships, they will hardly be a threat in the Chesapeake Bay. Next, you can safely and boldly launch an attack on Norfolk Naval Base. As long as the Norfolk naval base is destroyed, then their mission will be considered a complete one.

"Order the fleet, prepare for an attack on the Norfolk naval base. Destroyers and light cruisers, take care to guard against the Americans. Anti-submarine destroyers, continue to search the surrounding seas, and as soon as you find the American submarine, sink it immediately! Admiral Hipper ordered.

Although, victory is in sight. However, he did not take it lightly. He didn't want to have any problems when he was about to win. In that case, then this victory will not be so complete.

"Yes, General." Richter? Lieutenant General Fils immediately arranged it.

The 16 capital ships of the German Navy's combined fleet lined up in the Chesapeake Bay, crossed the hull, and aimed their side at Norfolk Naval Base. Other small and medium-sized warships were guarded on all sides.

"Fire!"

With the order of the gun commander, the 16 capital ships began to shell one after another.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

One by one, the main guns began to roar, smashing heavy armor-piercing shells towards the coast.

The first to be attacked were the coastal fortifications at the Norfolk naval base. Although, there are quite a few of those coastal defense guns, and even some are large-caliber coastal defense guns. However, it was obviously impossible for these old shore defense guns and fortifications to withstand the heavy shelling of the German fleet.

One after another, armor-piercing shells smashed the coastal fortifications of the Norfolk naval base. Although these coastal fortifications were very defensive, they still could not withstand the large-caliber armor-piercing shells fired by the capital ships of the German Navy.

A shore defense battery was pierced on the spot by a 410-mm armor-piercing shell, which exploded inside the battery and collapsed the entire battery. As for the American artillery inside, they are dead and can no longer die.

The U.S. shore defense batteries are also counterattacking, but their counterattack looks so weak.

Among these coastal defense guns, the largest caliber is only 305 mm. For the lead ships of the German Navy, there was no threat at all. So, they're almost completely in the position of being beaten.

Under the sharp fire of the capital ships of the German Navy, the coastal fortifications of the Norfolk naval base were quickly destroyed. And the Norfolk naval base, like a weak little girl, was completely exposed to the strong man of the German fleet.

"Destroy Norfolk Naval Base!" Admiral Hipper's face was indifferent and ordered.

The German fleet began to adjust its aims, raining shells into the Norfolk naval base. At this moment, the US officers and soldiers in the base are evacuating. In fact, after the German Navy did not send carrier-based aircraft, but sent a fleet to forcibly break into the Chesapeake Bay, the American side knew that the Norfolk naval base could not be defended. If you continue to resist, I am afraid that in the end you will only be wiped out.

So, the top brass of the US Navy gave the order to retreat from the Norfolk naval base.

Although, the United States has invested heavily here. But in the absence of a choice, the personnel could only be evacuated. As for the naval base, it can be rebuilt later.

Two hours later, the German fleet left the Chesapeake Bay and sailed into the Atlantic. And the Norfolk naval base has been reduced to ruins. Not only the German fleet shelled the Norfolk naval base with naval guns, but also the carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier fleet joined in. That's why this place can be destroyed in such a short period of time.