Chapter 1537: Heavy losses (ask for a monthly ticket)
Chapter 1537: Heavy losses (ask for a monthly ticket)
?? "Boom boom boom!"
?? On the surface of the sea, the fierce battle is still going on. After the USS "Randolph" aircraft carrier was sunk, the German carrier-based aircraft group focused on other aircraft carriers. For the German carrier-based aircraft fleet, sinking an aircraft carrier of the US Navy is just the beginning. If possible, they certainly hope to sink all 24 aircraft carriers of the US Navy. In this way, Germany will be able to completely gain command of the sea in the Atlantic Ocean, and even prepare for future attacks on the continental United States.
??Although, the first carrier-based aircraft group that took off from the carrier formation of the German Navy's Atlantic Fleet suffered heavy losses, and most of the remaining carrier-based aircraft also ran out of bombs and torpedoes and had to return. However, the first batch of carrier-based aircraft that took off from the aircraft carrier formation of the Mediterranean Fleet arrived again. The first batch of carrier-based aircraft of the local fleet is also about to arrive on the battlefield soon. In addition, the second batch of carrier-based aircraft of the Atlantic Fleet, the second batch of carrier-based aircraft of the Mediterranean Fleet and the Home Fleet are also on the way and will arrive on the battlefield soon.
?? With the loss of the U.S. air defense fighter jets, the German carrier-based air fleet can directly attack the U.S. fleet without interference. What they have to worry about is only the anti-aircraft firepower of the US fleet. The US fleet's air defense firepower seems powerful, but for the German carrier-based aircraft pilots, there is undoubtedly a big loophole. German pilots could seize these loopholes and launch an attack on the American warship to sink it. This can be proved by killing the USS Randolph and the entire aircraft carrier battle group.
?? "Boom! Boom!"
?? Violent explosions sounded from the U.S. warship, and the warship was burning and even sinking. Under the overwhelming blow of the German carrier-based aircraft fleet, the US aircraft carrier formation is suffering heavy losses. A large number of warships are under siege and then sunk.
??The situation on the battlefield is already very unfavorable for the US fleet.
"General, the situation is very unfavorable to us now. Our air search radar has discovered that a large number of German carrier-based aircraft are approaching. It is estimated that at least a thousand more German carrier-based aircraft will attack our fleet. Lieutenant General Halsey reported to Admiral Nimitz with a serious face. Obviously, the scale of the carrier-based aircraft dispatched by the German army has made it difficult for the US fleet to parry.
??Admiral Nimitz's face also became very ugly. He knew that in this naval battle, the Germans also did their best. This is undoubtedly a very big threat to the US fleet. If the US fleet can't resist, then what awaits them will be a disastrous defeat. Even Admiral Nimitz can assert that it may be very difficult for the US fleet to win this naval battle. Their main fleet suffered heavy losses under the attack of the German main fleet. Now it is also under siege by German shore-based aircraft. And their aircraft carrier formation is also facing the siege of the huge German carrier-based aircraft force. It is very difficult to say how many aircraft carriers will be left after the battle is over. It is estimated that the situation will not be too optimistic.
"Tell all the warships and all the sailors. A big battle that concerns the life and death of the Navy of the American Republic is coming. We must do our best to resist the German attack. Otherwise, we will lose completely." Nimitz said the admiral. What he can expect now is that only the sailors of the US military can perform at a super level. In this case, perhaps, the loss will not be so great.
?? "Yes, General." Lieutenant General Halsey nodded, and he also knew that the current situation was very unfavorable to the US Navy. The possibility of them winning this naval battle is almost very low.
?? "What about our carrier-based aircraft fleet? How is the situation?" Admiral Nimitz asked.
??When the heavy losses of the US fleet are unavoidable, Admiral Nimitz undoubtedly hopes that their carrier-based aircraft fleet can also cause heavy damage to the German Navy's aircraft carrier formation. In that case, it may be possible to end this naval battle with a loss for both sides. Next, we will compete for the shipbuilding capabilities of the two countries. In the US Navy's shipyard, there are still a large number of aircraft carriers and capital ships waiting to be commissioned. After these aircraft carriers enter service, the strength of the U.S. Navy will be restored and even become stronger. By then, they will still have enough strength to deal with the German navy.
"General, the situation of our carrier-based fleet is not optimistic. Whether it is attacking the German home fleet or the Atlantic Fleet, they have been strongly blocked by the German air defense fighters and have suffered heavy losses. Although, now we have The German aircraft carrier formation launched an attack. However, the German fleet's anti-aircraft firepower is very strong, much stronger than our fleet's anti-aircraft firepower. As a result, our carrier-based aircraft fleet suffered very large losses." Halsey Zhong will say.
?? Admiral Nimitz was speechless for a moment. He knew that it would be very difficult for his wish to become a reality. As a result of this naval battle, it is very likely that the U.S. Navy suffered heavy losses, while the German Navy suffered minor losses. This would allow the German Navy to win the naval battle. Moreover, the German Navy gained command of the Atlantic in one fell swoop.
??After the U.S. Navy, which suffered heavy losses, lost its command of the sea, it is estimated that it will have to retreat to the mainland of the United States, lingering under the protection of the fighter planes of the Army Air Force. It will be very difficult to go to sea to challenge the German Navy's sea dominance.
?? "God! Will the ambition of the Navy of the Republic of America really die because of this?" Admiral Nimitz couldn't help asking himself. He believes that in order to challenge the German Navy's maritime supremacy, the U.S. Navy has undoubtedly tried its best over the years. However, the final result was still not what they wanted.
??Even if the U.S. Navy loses, it will be a heavy blow to the entire United States. It will become a luxury for the United States to send troops to Europe and attack Germany. It is also very difficult for the United States to win this war.
?? "Boom!"
??Suddenly, a violent explosion sounded. I saw the U.S. Navy's "Tikonderoga" aircraft carrier burning you up in the explosion. The entire battleship seemed to be set on fire.
??The sailors on the aircraft carrier are jumping into the sea to escape, and no one is trying to save the warship anymore.
?? This is the fuel tank of the aircraft carrier "Tikonderoga" was detonated. Thousands of tons of aviation fuel stored in it were martyred, which directly brought a fatal blow to the aircraft carrier.