Chapter 1618 Landing

"boom!"

A 380mm armor-piercing projectile hit a coastal defense fort on Bermuda. The violent explosion made the entire coastal fortress tremble, and even a huge crack appeared. The coastal defense artillery inside were even more shocked.

"Damn it, did those guys cut corners when building the fortress? Otherwise, how could the fortress be damaged so easily?" Brigadier General Jonathan could not help cursing.

"General, the firepower of the Germans is too fierce. They have at least eight capital ships equipped with large-caliber main guns firing at us. Our firepower is too weak, and we can't resist it at all!" An officer said with an expression on his face. have no choice.

Brigadier General Jonathan certainly knew that the strength gap between the two sides was too great. But now, besides fighting to the end, do they have other options?

"Keep fighting! Even if the Germans eventually occupy Bermuda, we will make them pay a heavy price. We will let the Germans know that it is not so easy to defeat us!" Brigadier General Jonathan said firmly.

Although, the war experienced by the US military is not as good as that of the German army. Their combat capabilities and military literacy are not as good as the German army. However, in terms of confidence, the US military will not be much worse than the German army.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The eight capital ships of the German Navy's Atlantic Fleet are still firing fiercely. The military facilities on the entire island of Bermuda are being destroyed bit by bit. I don't know how many American officers and soldiers died in the fierce German shelling. It can be said that the U.S. troops on the island have suffered heavy losses before the German marines have started landing.

As time passed, the sky gradually brightened.

"Take off the seaplane and provide corrections for the bombardment!" Lieutenant General Weikes ordered.

Two seaplanes were released from the heavy cruiser and quickly took to the sky. With the guidance of these seaplanes, the bombardment of the German Navy became more accurate.

Under the precise guidance, the military installations of the US military were destroyed one after another. Radar stations, airports, military barracks and fortifications were blown into ruins under the heavy shelling of the German army.

"How long will it take for the 1st Marine Division to arrive?" Weiks asked.

It is daylight now, and soon the sun will rise. The German Navy launched an attack on the Bermuda Islands, which means that the Americans already know the real attack target of the German Navy and know that they have been fooled. Therefore, the time left for the German Navy is also running out. They must take Bermuda in the shortest possible time. Then use the Bermuda Islands as a base to face the U.S. Navy and the British Navy here, and even further build it into a bridgehead to attack North America.

"General, the 1st Marine Division is expected to arrive in an hour," Major General Lazer said.

Lieutenant General Weicks nodded: "Let all the heavy cruisers join the bombardment. Try to further damage the defenders on the island before the Marine Corps arrives. Only in this way can the Marine Corps be able to attack in the shortest possible time. Capture the entire Bermuda Islands with minimal cost."

"Yes, General." Major General Laize immediately went to give the order.

After receiving the order, the 7 heavy cruisers in the formation also joined the attack. The 210mm main gun of the heavy cruiser may not be able to deal with the strong coastal defense fortress. However, other military facilities still cannot withstand the 210mm main gun shells fired by the German Navy.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The heavy cruisers one by one also joined in the bombardment, and the three triple-mounted 50-caliber 210mm main guns on each heavy cruiser roared. Orange flames shone at the muzzle, and shells whizzed and smashed towards Bermuda.

"Oh my God! Are the Germans planning to use artillery shells to sink the entire Bermuda Island?" David, who was hiding in the bomb defense hole, complained.

"Who knows what the Germans think. If they really want to sink Bermuda Island, then we will die." Carl's face was still full of horror.

Their radar station has been destroyed by German naval gunfire. The two of them were lucky not to be killed when they were hit by shells. Then he hid in the anti-blasting hole for the first time.

"No matter what, we are probably doomed. The main force of our navy is heading north, and we don't have many troops in Bermuda. How can we resist the German attack?" David has a clear understanding of the reality. Know.

Carl was also silent. For them, there may only be two results in the future. One was killed by the Germans in battle. The other is to become a prisoner of the Germans.

"General, the military facilities on the island were almost destroyed by the Germans. The troops stationed on the island suffered heavy losses. The German shelling was too violent, and we couldn't resist it at all." The adjutant reported to Brigadier General Jonathan .

"Tell everyone that we must persevere. The country will soon send reinforcements to reinforce us. As long as the reinforcements arrive, we will be able to withstand the German attack." Brigadier General Jonathan said.

"Yes, General." The adjutant nodded.

Although, I know that this is just a lie. However, in order to stabilize the morale of the army, this is the only way to deceive.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, the 1st Division of the German Marine Corps arrived in Bermuda.

An amphibious assault ship, two dock landing ships, four tank landing ships, and more than a dozen merchant ships carried nearly 20,000 officers and soldiers of the entire 1st Marine Corps Division.

"General, report from the fleet that they have completed the attack on the military installations in Bermuda." On the LQ-1 amphibious assault ship, an officer reported to Major General Oublitt, the commander of the 1st Division of the Marine Corps. .

"Very well, let's order the troops to prepare for the landing! This time, we will be equipped with a series of new equipment for the first battle. I hope that we can successfully capture the entire Bermuda Islands in one go!" Major General Albright ordered.

"Yes, General." The regiment and battalion commanders of the 1st Marine Division in the office replied one after another.

Less than ten minutes later, the attack of the 1st German Marine Division began. Two dock landing ships and an amphibious assault ship sailed to the waters more than ten kilometers away from Bermuda Island.

On the deck, helicopters are taking off. These helicopters include armed helicopters with rocket launchers and large-caliber heavy machine guns, as well as general-purpose helicopters and transport helicopters.

After the helicopter took off, it began to fly to Bermuda Island. At the same time, one after another landing craft also sailed out of these landing ships, quickly approaching the coast.