Chapter 835

Three battleship formations of the Third Reich Navy, with 24 battleships, rushed towards the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy. Obviously, they want to kill all the battleship formations of the Eagle Navy.

At this moment, the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy simply did not have the courage to continue fighting. After seeing the Third Reich navy rushing towards them, they all turned around and fled in fear.

However, the maximum speed of the South Dakota-class battleship is only 27.5 knots, which is simply incomparable to the battleships of the Third Reich Navy. The H-class battleships of the Third Reich Navy had a maximum speed of 30 knots. The maximum speed of the N3-class battleship is also 28 knots, and the maximum speed of the Lion-class battleship is also 28.25 knots. The maximum speed of the P-class battleship is as high as 35 knots.

How could they escape when the distance between the two sides was only more than 20 kilometers?

"Let the 3rd battleship formation advance at full speed and intercept the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy. The remaining formations speed up. We absolutely cannot let them escape!"Marshal Rolf, Commander of the 1st Battleship Group, ordered

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Paul replied.

After receiving the order, the eight P-class battleships of the 3rd battleship formation increased their speed to the highest level.

These huge battleships, at a speed close to the sprint of light cruisers and destroyers, rushed towards the three ships of the Eagle Navy The South Dakota-class battleship rushed forward. Although the distance was more than 20 kilometers, the main guns of both sides could actually fire at this moment. Moreover, as time passed, the distance between the battles would continue to shorten. Even if the Eagle Navy wanted Escape, there is no way to escape.

Following the 3rd battleship formation are the 8 H-class battleships of the 1st battleship formation. These H-class battleships also increased their speed to 30 knots. At the same time, one by one, The 410mm main gun has begun to fire at the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy. The last ones are the four N3-class battleships and four Lion-class battleships of the 2nd Battleship Formation. The speed of these battleships is slightly slower One advantage. But the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy are also unable to distance themselves. They can only withstand the attacks of these battleships. The 457mm main guns of the N3-class battleships and the 410mm main guns of the Lion-class battleships are all firing wildly.

"boom! boom! boom!"

As the 24 battleships of the Third Reich Navy continued to pursue and launched fierce attacks, the shells hit the three South Dakota-class battleships like raindrops, immediately putting them in danger.

Although they were sailing at high speed, they wanted to obtain It is very difficult to hit. However, under the fierce bombardment of 24 battleships of the Third Reich Navy, it is obviously impossible for the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy to escape. Being hit or even sunk can only It's just a matter of time

"Oh, God! The battleships of the Third Reich Navy are too fast, we can't escape"

"Their firepower is so strong, they will tear us to pieces!"

"Oh, God! Who will save us!"

"Send a telegram to the aircraft carrier group and ask them to rescue us. Otherwise, we will be dead!"

In desperation, the three South Dakota-class battleships of the Eagle Navy can only ask for help from the aircraft carrier formation, hoping that the aircraft carrier formation can dispatch carrier-based aircraft in time to attack the battleships of the Third Reich Navy. In this case, they may still There is a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, they are doomed!

However, it is very difficult to say whether Admiral Chest Nimitz will dispatch carrier-based aircraft to rescue them. After all, once carrier-based aircraft are dispatched, , the position of their aircraft carrier formation is very likely to be exposed.

The carrier-based aircraft group of the Third Reich Navy has been keeping an eye on it.

On the other side, on the aircraft carrier Qi Bolin, the flagship of the Third Reich Navy, Marshal Raeder and Albrecht The marshal has received the telegram from the battleship formation.

They are very satisfied with the performance of the guided missile cruiser formation.

"Your Excellency, Commander, it seems that guided missile cruisers will really become the main force in future naval battles! 12 missile cruisers with a displacement of only a few thousand tons actually killed 12 battleships of the Eagle Navy with a displacement of 60,000 to 70,000 tons in just one attack. This is completely unimaginable!"Marshal Albrecht sighed with emotion.

Marshal Redl nodded:"The advancement of science and technology has made the form of war constantly changing. Fortunately, the Empire has always been in the lead. This allows the empire to lead the development of military changes in the future. It is simply impossible for the enemy to defeat us. However, the emergence of guided missile cruisers is undoubtedly a fatal threat to large battleships such as battleships! In the future, the size of the Imperial Navy's battleships will probably be further reduced. One day it will even be completely eliminated."

"Your Excellency, Commander, this does not matter. We can use the hulls of obsolete battleships to be converted into guided missile battleships. Battleships are much larger than light cruisers. If it is converted into a guided missile battleship, more missile launchers can be deployed. Even more, reserve more missiles. There is no need to think about the DM-class guided missile cruiser, which can only launch one round of attacks."Marshal Albrecht said.

Marshal Redel couldn't help but his eyes lit up:"It seems that I am really old, and I have not even thought of such a simple solution."

"Your Excellency, Commander, you are not old at all. The Imperial Navy will still need you to take the helm in the future!"Marshal Albrecht said.

Marshal Redl smiled and did not continue the question.

He knew very well that he was already old. After this naval battle, it was time for him to retire.

"Now, the main ship formation of the Eagle Navy has suffered a devastating blow. And, it is very likely that we will kill them all. The Imperial Navy already has an absolute advantage in this battle. Next, it depends on how the Eagle Navy chooses its aircraft carrier formation."Marshal Redl said

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal. But no matter what, the Imperial Navy has an absolute advantage. Our aircraft carrier fleet is ready to meet any challenge at any time!"Marshal Albrecht looked very confident. Marshal

Redl nodded.

Indeed, now the difficult problem has been placed in front of Admiral Chest Nimitz, the commander of the aircraft carrier group of the Eagle Navy. His choice , will be directly related to the direction of this naval battle.