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Equipped with an epoch-making underwater weapon, the Type 21 submarine, the Japanese submarine force finally showed a powerful lethality that was not inferior to its German counterpart.

It took only three minutes to end the life of the battleship "Alabama" with a displacement of 45,000 tons.

The heavy cruisers "Baltimore" and "Philadelphia," which had already suffered serious damage before, did not escape the sneak attack of these "underwater blackfish."

Under everyone's gaze, the three battleships dragged the burning steel body into the sea one after another, turning into a complete loss of the 64th Task Force.

The Type 21 submarine has a range of up to 25.5 nautical miles at a speed of 17.2 knots, which is a tactical function designed to quickly escape from the sea area after a sneak attack.

The destroyers of the US Navy, in the face of a deliberate ambush by Type 21 submarines, could neither search for targets nor accurately destroy the enemy.

Drop depth charges on areas where enemy submarines might be hidden, and then complete a visually striking fish-blasting feast.

“…… Request air support from Admiral Halsey! ”

Seeing that his own fleet had sunk three large surface ships in a short period of time, Vice Admiral Kincaid was also in a dilemma.

If it continued to advance westward, the 64th Task Force would definitely be chased by Japanese submarines before destroying the "bastard battleship".

No one, including the commander of the fleet, could estimate how many warships would be lost in order to achieve tactical objectives and complete the mission.

The newly sent planes for reconnaissance reported that there was smoke around the target, visibility was extremely low, and it was not possible to correct the accuracy of the fire at all.

Under such unfavorable circumstances, the shelling has lost its due power and effect.

Therefore, at a critical moment, it is still necessary to give full play to the aviation superiority of the US military.

When the formation of more than 100 US fighters flew over the battlefield for the fourth time, the "welcome procession" composed of Do-335 and Ta-152 was still waiting for everyone on the other side.

Savo Island, located at the western exit of the Iron Bottom Strait, turned into an unsinkable aircraft carrier.

Most of the Japanese fighters involved in the war were refueled and resupplied here, and they could be immediately re-flown in a short period of time.

“…… Oh, my God! It's so white down there! We can't see anything clearly! ”

"Report to the captain, unable to determine the location of the target, request instructions!"

“…… Lower the height and keep watching! ”

"Once an enemy ship fires, know where it is!"

The pilots of the TBF "Avenger" torpedo attack aircraft and the SbD "Dreadnought" dive bomber looked at the sky for a long time, but did not find the shadow of the enemy's super battleship.

Even if it is a sea attack or dive bombing, you have to find a reference.

If you fly down blindly, can't hit something, and then try to pull it up, the Japanese fighters above will not agree.

The American pilots had to hope that the naval guns on the target would be able to fire a few shells, not to mention the main guns, even anti-aircraft guns.

But to everyone's surprise, there was no fire at all below, and the sound of the bombardment when the cannon was fired could not be heard.

To be exact, the battleship "Izumi" was in the artificial white fog below.

"We have a smoke radius of three kilometers and are of equal height, but the battleship is less than three hundred meters long, about less than one-twentieth of the smoke range."

The possibility of being directly discovered by US fighters is very small, but this possibility cannot be completely ruled out, what if a blind cat hits a live mouse?

Although this trick is an ostrich tactic like covering one's ears and stealing bells, if you can choose between shelling and evasion, the young man of the second cargo still has to choose to calm down.

If the anti-aircraft guns were allowed to fire, the smoke would have been in vain.

As long as the US fighters are asked to determine the general direction, they will be sure to hit the target.

The disadvantage of this is that the "Hequan" can only be beaten and cannot fight back, otherwise it will expose its position on its own.

During this extremely torturous time, the task of escorting the escort could only be entrusted to the fighters in the sky.

"Your Excellency, I am afraid that you may deviate from course!"

Nishida Masao is not afraid of US fighters, but he is afraid that the "Izumi" will rush directly into the shallows, and it will be completely finished.

Because now this super battleship with a full load displacement of more than 70,000 tons is at the helm of the divine messenger!

For the driving skills of this adult......

You don't even need a driver's license to drive, let alone drive a battleship!

Being able to personally indulge such a huge warship can still make the young people of the second cargo excited!

Although the careful livers of all the high-ranking officers in the commander tower were raised to the throat, and at the same time pinched a handful of sweat for the temporary commander.

"Boom ......"

Don't be frightened by the sound of bombings, because the US fighter planes really couldn't bear it and began to carry out search-style bombing, that is, "Mongolian bombing."

The sound of humming propellers and the incessant sound of explosions made everyone feel as if they were not far from the battleship.

"You come to drive!"

“…… Be! ”

The sonic radar turned on by the system showed that the source of the explosion was beginning to approach his position, so the second cargo youth returned the helm of the "Izumi" to the captain.

It was white in front of him, and Nishida Masao didn't know where to go, so he could only drive first, and then wait for the adjustment orders of the divine envoy.

If Yuexin didn't plan to really get through the tricks, the shit luck wouldn't happen every month, and the last time he went south to fight, his luck was good enough.

The U.S. military aircraft group began to lower its altitude, and some search teams in charge of taking the lead rushed directly into the white fog without hesitation, hoping to catch their prey.

"Report the distance between friend and foe!"

“…… It has been shortened to 28 km! ”

Up to now, the young men of the second cargo are not afraid of the US fleet rushing over, but they are afraid that they will turn around and slip away when they see that the situation is not good.

In that case, the 100,000 army brothers on the island would be sold, and it is difficult to say whether the US Navy can do such a thing.

"Report, the reconnaissance plane has discovered that the US fleet is approaching our ship at a speed of 25 knots!"

"Excellent! Let them continue to observe and report at any time! ”

Everything is going in the expected direction, it's just ......

"Boom Boom Boom Boom ......"

The U.S. artillery units on the shore seized this break and began to launch a frenzied retaliatory operation.

They have been in a passive situation before, but now they finally have the opportunity to fight back, and they must take advantage of it.

Since the air force fighters could not quickly search for enemy ships, it was better to use ground artillery fire to indicate the target to them.

Both the 105-mm and 155-mm howitzers lined up and fired at the white smoke from the sea.

"Boom ......"

One of the shells hit the starboard side of the Izumi, and while reimbursing a 40-mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun, it killed six crew members.

Seeing the sudden burst of fire, the US artillery unit immediately found the general direction of the target and began to fire fiercely at a distance of more than 10 kilometers.

"Woo......"

Under the attack of Do-335 and Ta-152, the US military aircraft group was about to be unable to support it, and when it was about to return, it suddenly found a bright color below.

The pilots of some TBF "Avenger" torpedo attack planes and SbD "Dreadnought" dive bombers that had not yet dropped bombs immediately became agitated and quickly killed their prey hiding on the sea.

The "Izumi," which had lost its firing range, was hit by five aerial bombs and four torpedoes one after another, and once again tasted the bitter taste of being softened by the ammunition.

However, with its excellent armor and huge displacement, the super battleship still sailed eastward as if no one was around.

“…… Mr. Admiral, it has been confirmed that the enemy battleship was heavily damaged by aviation! ”

"That's good! Let's hope Kincaid's fleet lives up to its mission and can take out that bastard thing this time! ”

Admiral Halsey received the battle report, and although he was still a little apprehensive, it was at least good news.

Sixty-one fighters were lost in the fourth air raid, which would have been enough if Kincaid had been able to sink the target.

Because the losses in the third attack were too great, after this wave, the US forces were temporarily unable to launch a fifth air raid.

At present, if the 64th Task Force continues to attack, the future is uncertain.

If trade and then withdraw, it would be tantamount to abandoning the army on Kuah Island.

What the "Admiral Bull" did not know was that while he was repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, Kincaid's fleet lost another light cruiser and two destroyers.

The battleship "North Carolina" was hit by a torpedo on the starboard rear side, but fortunately there was no major damage due to the thick skin and flesh.

The four submarines "Yi"-2101-2104 still have no intention of leaving the "cafeteria", and they will not be able to drive away unless they have eaten and drunk enough.

Thanks to the sonar system, the Type 21 submarine does not need to float to use a periscope, and the entire workflow from tracking, locking, to firing torpedoes can be done at a safe depth.

The captain and crew of the "Te-1" team are all composed of submariners who have attacked the west coast of the United States, and they are experienced and resolute.

Seeing that the destroyers in charge of escorting the US fleet did not catch them, they fell behind the formation in vain, waiting for the opportunity to strike again.

“…… The ships continue to fire at the target with their main guns! ”

Kincaid ordered the fleet to cut sideways to the target at an angle of about 30 degrees, so that twenty-seven sixteen-inch guns of the nine turrets in the front and rear of the three battleships would come in handy.

Based on the average accuracy of 5% of naval battles, only one of the twenty salvos can hit the target.

This is still the result obtained under conditions of good visibility, and in today's situation where no one can be seen on the opposite side, no matter how many main guns there are on the US battleships, they can only play "Mengfi"!

Even if you are lucky enough to be "blinded", you can't confirm the distance at all, you can only estimate it.

Considering that the enemy ships have already been heavily damaged in air strikes, even a 5% hit rate is quite acceptable.

The report of the aviation was that the target was hit at least ten times or more, according to the minimum number of hits, plus more than two dozen large-caliber shells.

Even if the opponent is a super battleship with a displacement of more than 70,000 tons, it should not be able to withstand such a violent blow.

Kincaid believes that on the premise that the target does not use the main gun to fire, his own side still has a relatively good chance of winning in the past three to one.

The only tricky problem right now is this damn white fog, which the sea breeze can't blow away!

"Boom ......"

Another 16-inch shell landed on the foredeck of the "Izumi", directly blowing off the barrel of the A turret.

Before reaching the torpedo firing distance, the Divine Envoy's ship had already suffered nearly thirty large-caliber shells.

Nishida Masao didn't know how long he would have to endure it, but the provisional supreme commander did not give the order to attack.

He and all the senior officers could only swallow their anger and watch as the other side sent a barrage of indiscriminate bombardment to their own ship.

"Your Excellency, the torpedo tube in the bow of the ship is badly damaged!"

“…… Never mind! ”

Fixing them was only a matter of moments, and it was important to stay within range of the T-1 torpedo.

There is no need to wait for the maximum range of 14 kilometers before firing, because the two sides are sailing in opposite directions, and they can start firing arrows at about 256 kilometers.

“…… Your Excellency, you take the liberty of asking, you don't need to identify the target? ”

Seeing that the second-cargo youth began to let his subordinates enter combat posts and prepare to launch torpedoes, Nishida Masao was a little dazed.

Last time, I was able to look directly at the opponent, but this time it was completely launched in the white mist, and I don't know the accuracy and geometry......

"Identify what? Just hit a torpedo! ”

The biggest feature of the deity's lightning strike tactics is that it is extensive!

Unleash an incomparably unrestrained and enthusiastic sea of torpedo tactics!

The launch tube of the 93-type "sauerkraut fish" was useless and was thrown directly into the sea.

Under the pride of the dogs who fought to the death, the 10 combined launchers in the bow of the ship began to release the ferocious "big black fish" into the water at a rate of 20 batches per minute.

In this case, the "Izumi" will be able to launch 800 torpedoes in one minute, or if it is launched at a fan-shaped angle that gradually shrinks, the US ships will not be able to dodge at all.

“…… I finally see you! ”

When the white smoke cleared, Lieutenant General Kincaid, who had locked on his target, smiled like he was determined to win.

Three battleships and one heavy cruiser were firing at full power, vowing to beat the target into honeycomb coal.

The 64th Task Force began a massive salvo of main guns and launched a final general assault on the "bastard battleship".

"Your Excellency, you are still ......"

Nishida Masao hopes that the second cargo young man will go to the captain's room to rest, or take a break from it.

"Hehe, can they hurt us?"

The things under the water may not be able to take care of them, but those on the water, especially those from the sky, the deity can still resist for a while.

"Boom ......"

One shell after another exploded in mid-air, causing the offensive of the 64th Task Force to collapse in an instant.

All the warheads hit the laid steel plates and turned into a mirage that only blossomed and did not bear fruit.

Lieutenant General Kincaid's hope that the target would be turned into popcorn did not turn out to be a reality.

And his fleet, inadvertently, was torpedoed for the second time.

Unlike last time, this time there are more torpedoes, and it is more difficult for your own ships to dodge.

"Torpedo !!!!!!!!!!! found"

At first, lookouts saw the bubble track produced by the torpedo at high speed underwater and did not believe it was real.

Because its frontage is several kilometers wide, it can cut off the forward path of most of the American fleet!

But when these underwater weapons of mass destruction quickly approached their location, everyone couldn't believe it.

Task Force 64 suffered a second catastrophe, and the culprit was still the guy who made them gnash their teeth.

The battleships "Indiana" and "Massachusetts" hit the jackpot almost simultaneously, each being hit by two torpedoes.

The battleship "North Carolina" swallowed four T1s alone, and the bow was almost instantly filled with hundreds of tons of seawater.

The other accompanying escort warships were also hit to varying degrees, as if they were wiped out.

Explosions on the surface of the sea were heard one after another, and the crew and parts of the ship that were blown away were almost scattered in the surrounding waters.

Most of the combat orders given by Vice Admiral Kincaid were not effectively carried out by his subordinates, and the entire fleet was in need of rescue.

The real reason why they were in the catastrophe was that the second-class youth let the dogs fire for five minutes, a full 4,000 torpedoes!