Chapter 1006

In the command tower of the battleship Yamato, Marshal Yamamoto Isoroku, Lieutenant General Fukurun Shigeru, and the commander of the 1st battleship formation, Admiral Koga Mine, are discussing the next battle plan.

"How many warships do we have available now?"Marshal Yamamoto Fifty-Six asked

"Your Excellency, Marshal, there are currently 18 capital ships, namely four Yamato-class battleships, four Kii-class battleships, two Kaga-class battleships, two Nagato-class battleships, two Ise-class battleships, and two Fuso. -class battleships, two King Kong-class battleships. In terms of heavy cruisers, there are four Myoga-class heavy cruisers, four Takakuma-class heavy cruisers, four Mogami-class heavy cruisers, and two Tone-class heavy cruisers. In terms of light cruisers, there are five Kuma-class light cruisers, four Kawauchi-class light cruisers, Yubari-class light cruisers, four Agano-class light cruisers, and two Oyodo-class light cruisers. In terms of destroyers, 12 Mutsuki-class destroyers, 20 Fubuki-class destroyers, 4 Fubuki-class destroyers, 4 Uiharu-class destroyers, two Uiharu-class destroyers, 6 Shiro-class destroyers, 4 Shiro-class destroyers, 10 Asashio-class destroyers, 19 Kagero-class destroyers, 19 Yugumo-class destroyers and 13 Akizuki-class destroyers."Lieutenant General Fukurun Shige said.

Marshal Yamamoto Isoroku nodded, expressionless.

It can be seen that the number of remaining battleships, heavy cruisers and destroyers in the combined fleet is very small. However, there are still very few destroyers left. The total number of these destroyers has reached 113.

Originally, many destroyers were assigned to aircraft carriers as anti-aircraft warships. However, those aircraft carriers were the targets of the Third Reich Navy’s carrier-based air groups.

So, among those After the aircraft carrier was destroyed, these destroyers survived.

This allows the Combined Fleet to still have a large number of destroyers.

Of course, compared with the Third Reich Navy, they are completely at a disadvantage.

These destroyers of the Combined Fleet are equipped with It is a 610mm heavy torpedo, which makes these destroyers extremely powerful. Once a large number of destroyers launch lightning strikes, even the Third Reich Navy will not be able to survive.

"Order all ships to prepare! Send several destroyer formations and spread out to find the location of the main fleet of the Third Reich Navy. If you have the chance, launch a lightning strike decisively!"Marshal Yamamoto Fifty-Six ordered

"Hi, Mr. Marshal!" Lieutenant General Fukudome Shige replied.

For the current combined fleet, these destroyers equipped with powerful 610 mm torpedoes have become their trump card and their opportunity to make a comeback.

As for the battleships, they seem to be very strong.. However, compared with the main fleet of the Third Reich Navy, the battleships of the combined fleet do not have any advantage at all. Once they face a head-on confrontation, they will definitely lose. Therefore, they can only rely on destroyers to launch lightning strikes. Lightning strikes will severely damage the capital ships and aircraft carriers of the Third Reich Navy. Then their main fleet will take action, trying to make the Third Reich Navy pay a greater price as much as possible. In this case, even if the Third Reich Navy still cannot be completely defeated in the end. But if you are lucky, the Third Reich Navy may be able to pay a very heavy price, thus achieving the goal of hurting both sides. In this case, even if the Toyo Empire Navy does not suffer a loss in this naval battle, it will also serve the Toyo Empire and The Toyo Imperial Navy had bought enough time.

After the order was issued, the Toyo Imperial Navy immediately took action.

The main fleet continued to sail at a speed of more than 20 knots, but the destroyers increased their speed to more than 30 knots.

Moreover, Dozens of destroyers dispersed first to search for the location of the Third Reich Navy.

If the location of the main fleet of the Third Reich Navy could be found, they could take the opportunity to launch an attack. Relying on powerful torpedoes to severely damage the Third Reich Navy, Send the battleships and aircraft carriers of the Third Reich Navy to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish.

Of course, if the Third Reich Navy cannot be found tonight, once dawn comes, the chance of success of the Eastern Imperial Navy will be greatly reduced.

After all, Once daybreak, the carrier-based aircraft groups of the Third Reich Navy can take off again to launch attacks. These warships of the Eastern Imperial Navy Combined Fleet will also become the targets of the Third Reich Navy's carrier-based aircraft attacks. By then, I am afraid that the Combined Fleet will It will end up with the entire army annihilated.

More importantly, although the 610mm torpedo is very powerful, has a long range and fast speed, it is extremely easy to be discovered and evaded if it is during the day. If it is at night If so, the chance of being discovered is much smaller. The probability of the combined fleet's lightning strike being successful is naturally much higher.

Therefore, can we discover the main fleet of the Third Reich Navy tonight and launch a lightning strike? It has become the most critical point

"Amaterasu bless us and the empire!"Marshal Isoroku Yamamoto couldn't help but pray to Amaterasu for blessing.

When the United Fleet and even the entire Eastern Empire are at a critical moment of life and death, praying for Amaterasu's blessing may be able to give them some psychological comfort..

When the combined fleet came fiercely, the Third Reich Navy was immersed in the joy of victory.

Although, in the daytime battle, the Third Reich Navy also suffered a lot of losses, not only two Qi Bolin-class aircraft carriers and Five Giant-class aircraft carriers were sunk, and five Qi Bolin-class aircraft carriers and three Giant-class aircraft carriers were severely damaged. Hundreds of carrier-based aircraft were lost.

However, it was equivalent to the results they achieved. , these losses appear relatively small.

Moreover, the aircraft carriers that were severely damaged have already returned to the mainland for repairs. They can complete the repairs in a few months and continue to serve. The lost carrier-based aircraft can also be replenished.. This will allow the Third Reich Navy to quickly regain its strong combat effectiveness.

Although it incurred a lot of losses, it was able to destroy the aircraft carrier formation of the Toyo Imperial Navy in one fell swoop, thereby establishing the victory of this naval battle, which was very important to the Third Reich. As far as the navy is concerned, it is also a victory worth celebrating.

After all, after losing all its aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, although the Eastern Empire Navy Combined Fleet still has a large number of battleships, cruisers and destroyers. But it is definitely no longer It may be the opponent of the Third Reich Navy. No one can stop the Third Reich Navy from winning this naval battle.