Chapter 2769: Liming One

"Let’s go, that’s all for tonight." Raidel sighed and said, although the US fleet relies on surprises to gain some advantages, but it can’t get anything cheap if it continues to fight. In that case, it’s better to retreat and wait for tomorrow. The fighting during the day.

So, leaving behind the suspicious Japanese fleet, Raidel gathered his own fleet and began to evacuate. During this period, a seaplane did spot the Virtue fleet that was accelerating southward, but the speed of 25 knots made the Japanese main fleet too far behind. You know, even in the best condition, the Fuso-class battleship has a speed of 25 knots!

　　 "The Germans are gone?" An hour later, Shigeru Yoshimatsu looked at the sky star and said.

　　 "Yes, the last time we found that they were 40 kilometers away, their course should be converging with the US main fleet." said Yasuo Shimura.

　　 "How about our loss?" Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu asked.

"We sank 1 light cruiser, 4 fleet destroyers, 2 **** destroyers, and 1 destroyer was injured. Then we threw away the light cruiser escorting the aircraft carrier. There is no cruiser in the entire combined fleet. And we are now destroyers. There are only more than 20 ships, which is about 60% of the US fleet." Shimura Yasuo smiled bitterly.

　　 "Tomorrow's battle will definitely not be easy. Our fleet has too few destroyers." Shigeru Taro Yoshimatsu said with a sigh. "To send a telegram to the land-based aviation team, asking them to take off the plane as soon as possible, and then cooperate with the combined fleet to assemble the US fleet.

　　 "Let's wait until the bomber team attacked." Hayao Shimamura hesitated.

"No, our twin-engine bomber unit is only suitable for repairs, not for strong attacks. The US fleet's air defense firepower is inherently fierce. If the opponent's air defense firepower is intact, not only will it not be able to obtain any obvious results, but it will lose a lot of money. Therefore, we must first engage with the US fleet and wait until the loss of the anti-aircraft artillery on the opponent’s ship surface is almost complete. At this time, the bomber can play its greatest role.” Betty said.

"We can't be timid at this time. We still have an advantage. The Americans are also very aware of this. Otherwise, they will not take the risk to implement such actions to restore the decline. We must firmly believe that as long as we perform normally tomorrow, the United States The fleet will inevitably be defeated!" Studdy on the side also persuaded.

Therefore, as the sky gradually brightened, the re-closed Japanese fleet began to move toward the planned interception area, and the seaplane was released early and began to search for the location of the US fleet. This time, the Americans did not hide anymore. There was frequent radio communication between Del and Sims. Two hours later, the Ryder fleet and Sims fleet merged, and then the entire fleet turned to the northeast. The Japanese fleet is heading south. If nothing happens, the two fleets will meet in one and a half hours.

　　 "It's General Raidel's fleet!" When the sunrise dyed the sea a fiery red, the Sims fleet's vanguard destroyer finally saw the returning Raidel fleet.

　　 "Your Excellency Commander, the Raidel fleet has returned, and the fleet remains intact." Magifen reported to Sims.

　　 "Very good, send a telegram to General Ryder so that he is ready to command the vanguard destroyer force before the decisive battle officially begins." Sims said.

　　 After half an hour, the Ryder fleet that had joined the Sims fleet did not return to its own queue, but took two armored cruisers and 18 destroyers to form the forward guard of the Sims fleet. They stand in the direction where the main fleet and the Japanese fleet may appear, waiting for the arrival of the Japanese fleet.

"We have found that the Japanese fleet, in our two o'clock direction, their speed is very fast, at least 20 knots. If the two sides do not change the speed and direction, we will have contact about 45 minutes later." A moment later, before issued The seaplane sent a signal, and at the same time, the Japanese seaplane also appeared near the US fleet.

"The one who should come will come back after all! When the Philippine naval battle is over, we look forward to a dignified large-scale naval battle with the Japanese navy to wash away the shame of the United States! And today, we finally waited for this day! Give my order, Tell every officer and soldier that the glory and glory of the United States is in this battle, and I hope every officer and soldier can perform their duties in today's battle!" Sims said loudly.

　　 With the communication and liaison between the fleets, the oath before the war spread to all the warships. The courage and passion of everyone was ignited in agitating words. Everyone entered their posts, they carefully checked all the preparations before the war, and then adjusted their emotions and waited for the war to come.

At the same time, dozens of kilometers away, the Japanese fleet has also discovered the position of the US fleet. With a series of changing flags, 11 fast battleships in the Japanese fleet left the formation, and 4 Fuso-class battleships were at the forefront. , And then two Nagato-class battleships, followed by two other Fuso-class battleships and Kongo-class battlecruisers. A total of 11 battleships began to accelerate again, and their speed quickly reached around 24 knots~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Leave the two dreadnoughts behind!

Although carrying two dreadnoughts, it is clear that the Japanese fleet does not want to engage in a fundamentalist battle line battle with the Americans. After all, the US fleet is also a tough one. If it is really head-to-head, the biggest possibility is a result of both losses. So the Japanese fleet intends to first try to use speed and maneuverability to gain some advantages.

　　 "The Japanese fleet turned another compass point. They are deliberately keeping a distance from us."

　　 "The Japanese fleet has re-adjusted its speed. If we look at the current speed, when the two fleets come into contact, the Japanese fleet will seize the T-head. Our fleet will be in a very disadvantageous situation."

　　 A series of intelligence was gathered into Sims' command room, and the staff began to busy on the chart. The blue and red dotted lines showed the current trajectory of the fleets of both sides.

　　 "We need to change the course. Before the opponent seizes the head of the T-shaped head, we turn first. In this case, it will become two parallel lines." An officer suggested.

"It's useless. The Japanese fleet can have a maximum speed of 25 knots or more. Their maneuverability advantage is too great. If we turn ahead, they can regain the advantage by adjusting the course. The opponent is in our northeast direction, just blocking it. No matter how we move, they can complete the adjustment faster than us.” Ma Jifen said.

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