Chapter 2767: Night Fight Three
The Japanese destroyer aimed its muzzle at us! "At this time, the destroyer DD112, which was preparing for a sneak attack, discovered the hostilities of the destroyer Shimakaze on the opposite side.
"Ready to fire!" the captain of destroyer DD112 ordered. At this time, the distance between the two parties was about 1300 meters. The last wave of attack blasted all the torpedoes of one torpedo launcher, and the other set of torpedo launch tubes were outside the firing boundary. Therefore, DD112 decided to use artillery to solve the problem! However, before the destroyer DD112 took action, Halsey on the opposite side launched an attack on Shigure!
"Speed up, turn off the searchlights! Ready to engage!" Halsey first opened fire, and then Sanchuan who had been on alert! Then there is the destroyer DD112! And Sanchuan's performance is indeed very brilliant! While firing, the searchlight was immediately cut off, and avoiding the range of friendly searchlights, the destroyer Shimakaze quickly slid past the side-string gun positions of the two American destroyers, and then reached the position of the opposite ship's stern, turning around!
The two destroyers led by Halsey have a total of 10 5-inch guns. Each cannon is enough to throw more than 10 shells on the destroyer Shigure per minute. In a short period of time, shells with more than three digits are from 1000 meters. Flying outside! Accompanied by the sound of explosions and metal breaking, the upper deck of Shigure seemed to be baptized by a steel storm once! The artillery, buildings, chimneys, and other facilities on the ship surface were torn apart, and the soldiers in the formation turned into a mass of minced meat before they could react. Fortunately, Shigure successfully launched the torpedo before the sinking of the battle. Although there was no accuracy, Halsey had to avoid it!
On the other side, the ambush of destroyer No. 3 is not so smooth, and even a bit like being counter-ambushed by the opponent! Shimakaze’s six 127MM guns fired first, and quickly passed the fire concentration area of the American destroyer. Although the two sides crossed at high speed, they did not cause much damage to the other party, but it was occupied by Mikawa. Advantageous location!
"Turn left for 4 compass points! The torpedo aimed at the destroyer behind and launched all bombs!" The Sanchuan Army decisively issued the order, so, with the help of the speed advantage brought by the advance acceleration and the flexible position, Shimakaze The destroyer circled to the stern of the destroyer DD113, and with the settlement of the shooting of the yuan, the two 4-unit torpedo tubes deployed in the middle of the Shimakaze hull aimed at the DD113.
bang, bang, accompanied by a series of torpedoes entering the water, 8 torpedoes were fired in two batches within 1 minute. The angle of the torpedo attack was aimed at the tail of the destroyer DD113. And because of the interference of the destroyer's wake itself and poor visibility, DD113 did not find this wave of torpedoes! So, 2 minutes later, the US Navy lost its first battleship tonight! At the same time, two 533MM torpedoes hit this poor destroyer. With the rise of two water columns tens of meters high, the 1200-ton flat destroyer was blown to pieces, and 114 navies were on board the ship. No officers and soldiers were spared!
"Damn, what the **** is the situation?" The sudden accident made Halsey a little confused. He could see a figure in the distance quickly retreating into the night, but he couldn't track it. This was on the Japanese chassis. , If you chase hastily, then the result may be very sad!
"What shall we do?" The destroyer DD153 sent a signal.
"Kill this dead dog, and then we gather the fleet! This time we stabbed a hornet's nest!" Halsey ordered.
"This is the destroyer Shimakaze. We were attacked by the US destroyer squad! The US fleet appeared around the fleet!" Mikawa Junichi immediately sent a telegram to the flagship! At this time, the intensive exchange of fire on the battlefield finally attracted the attention of the Japanese Navy.
"What's the matter?" asked Shitaro Yoshimatsu.
"Our destroyer detachment seems to have encountered the American fleet!" said Yasuo Shimura.
"This is impossible! Unless the speed of the US fleet can reach 25 knots or more, they can't be here!" Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu said impatiently.
"It's the destroyer, the American destroyer has touched it!" Shimamura Hayao added.
"Are the Americans crazy?" Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu said in disbelief.
"Maybe their heads are indeed abnormal, but their appearance also caught us off guard." At this moment Betty finally came. "Before sunset yesterday, we determined the location of the US fleet. If this information is accurate, then their main fleet is indeed impossible to come over, but destroyers or some fast warships are possible."
"So, you mean that the Americans may have capital ships if they send destroyers? Aren't they afraid of being picked up by us?" Shimamura said.
"It's just possible. Okay, I think we should dig out the destroyers first! With them around, we can't survive! In addition, the main fleet should immediately implement strict light control and prepare to launch seaplanes with flares. ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ We must be careful of the capital ships that may exist in the night!" Betty said.
"Well, give the order to the main fleet, prepare now! At the same time, send a telegram to the light cruiser Kitakami, ordering it to take the destroyer and prepare to encircle the American destroyer!" Shigeutaro Yoshimatsu ordered. Therefore, with the order, the Japanese fleet began to move. However, it takes time to refuel the seaplane or to mount the flare, and it takes extra time to find the target. In this way, Raidel has at least half an hour. Get a unilateral aviation advantage in 40 minutes! Because the seaplane of the US fleet has taken off!
The light cruiser Kitakami and its destroyer swiftly headed for the battle area, and with the help of searchlights and flares, they also found the Halsey detachment that was retreating south!
"The Japanese bit us!" An officer said, pointing to the muzzle fire that flashed in the distance.
"Keep your speed, let them bite us, hold on for another 5 minutes, we can fight back." Halsey said, looking at the Japanese squadron in the distance. After some chasing, Halsey has attracted the Japanese squadron from the Japanese main fleet. At this time, the Japanese main fleet did not take action. After all, it is impossible for the entire combined fleet to chase three destroyers. Run?
"They are here! A light cruiser and 4 destroyers." At this time, Raidel, who was hiding in the night, had discovered the Japanese fleet following him.
"Shall we do it?" Nimitz asked.
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