Chapter 987

"Damn it, how's it going?"The face of Marshal Karl Witzel, commander of the Third Reich battlecruiser formation, became very ugly. He knew very well that once the battleship was hit and suffered heavy damage, it would be at a very disadvantage in the subsequent naval battle. situation

"Your Excellency, Marshal, damage control crews are putting out the fire. We had better luck, although the deck was penetrated. However, it didn't do much damage. As long as the fire is controlled, there won't be much of a problem."Lieutenant General Martin said.

Marshal Karl Witzel breathed a sigh of relief.

"Boom, boom, boom! Da da da!"

The battlecruiser formations of the Third Reich Navy, anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns of various calibers were firing fiercely, attacking the Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups in the sky.

And those carrier-based aircraft were also constantly launching attacks. They As if they didn't care about their own lives at all, they dared to attack with fierce anti-aircraft firepower.

On the battlefield, the four Amagi-class battlecruisers of the battlecruiser formation of the combined fleet were also watching. Although these Amagi-class battlecruisers It was left behind because of its speed.

But in fact, the distance is not that far. Once a battlecruiser of the Third Reich Navy is severely damaged by carrier-based aircraft, causing its speed to be affected, they will lay on it like hungry wolves. Sink the battlecruiser of the Third Reich Navy.

The battle was very fierce, and the soldiers on both sides were fighting desperately

"boom! boom!"

Violent explosions continued to sound. This was the battlecruiser of the Third Reich Navy being hit by the Japanese carrier-based aircraft.

Although the injury was not serious. But if the Japanese carrier-based aircraft continued to launch attacks, If so, it would be enough to cause heavy damage to them. At that time, the Japanese battlecruiser formation will seize the opportunity

"Your Excellency, Marshal, the air search radar has discovered that the second wave of Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups are approaching us. They will arrive over us in 25 minutes and launch an attack on us."Lieutenant General Martin reported

"hateful! What about our carrier-based aircraft fleet? Why haven't you come yet?"Marshal Karl Witzel was a little panicked.

If it were just this wave of carrier-based aircraft groups of the Toyo Navy, he believed that the battlecruiser formation of the Third Reich Navy could completely withstand it with its sharp anti-aircraft firepower.

But if If there is another wave, they will probably have to pay huge losses. If coupled with the Toyo people's four Amagi-class battlecruisers, they are even more likely to be killed. Such a result is undoubtedly the result of Calvert This is absolutely unacceptable to Marshal Zell.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, our carrier-based aircraft group has taken off. The 4th aircraft carrier group dispatched 32 carrier-based fighter jets to support us. Currently, it is on the way. It should be possible to intercept the second wave of Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups."Lieutenant General Martin said

"call!"Hearing this answer, Marshal Karl Witzel couldn't help but let out a long breath.

"very good! If we can withstand the second wave of Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups, then we will be safe. Next, we can even launch a counterattack against the four Amagi-class battlecruisers of the Japanese and kill them completely!"Marshal Karl Witzel had a flash of murderous intent in his heart.

"Yes, Your Majesty Marshal!"Lieutenant General Martin nodded.

They almost capsized in the ditch and were killed by the Japanese. After the crisis was resolved, they would naturally launch a counterattack.

At the same time, the air search radar of the battlecruiser formation of the Combined Fleet also Discovered the carrier-based aircraft group of the Third Reich Navy that was rapidly approaching the battlefield.

"Your Excellency, the air search radar has discovered that the carrier-based fighter jets of the Third Reich Navy are rapidly approaching the battlefield. Our second wave of aircraft should be intercepted by them. This will probably be very detrimental to us!"Captain Yonejiro Hisamune reported.

The smile on Vice Admiral Toyoda's face disappeared immediately. He was originally planning to wait for his carrier-based aircraft group to severely damage the battlecruiser formation of the Third Reich Navy before picking up a bargain..

But now it seems that this bargain is not so easy to pick up.

But after finally getting such an excellent opportunity, Lieutenant General Toyota was naturally unwilling to give up like this.

"Send a telegram to the carrier-based aircraft group and ask them to find a way to severely damage the German battlecruisers. Also, to send a telegram to the flagship, we need to go further. You can report the approximate location of the aircraft carrier of the Third Reich Navy to the flagship!" Lieutenant General Toyota, Deputy Chief of Staff, ordered

"Hi, General!"Hisamune Yonejiro Colonel replied

"But, General, do we need to retreat? Our four Amagi-class battlecruisers have all suffered serious injuries. Once the carrier-based air group cannot severely damage the German battlecruiser formation, we may be in trouble."Hisamune Yonejiro Colonel suggested

"Turn immediately and prepare to retreat!"Lieutenant General Toyoda thought for a while and finally made a decision.

Although he wanted to kill these battlecruisers of the Third Reich Navy, he was more afraid of getting himself involved.

Although he lost four heavy cruisers , which is a considerable loss for the Toyo Empire Navy. However, compared to the loss of four Amagi-class battlecruisers, this loss is much smaller. What's more, their carrier-based aircraft fleet can also provide The battlecruiser fleet of the Third Reich Navy caused great losses. If you are lucky, you may be able to sink one or two. Even if you sink one of them, it will be considered an advantage.

"Yes, General!"Hisamune Yonejiro replied.

Immediately, the four Amagi-class battlecruisers turned around and prepared to evacuate the battlefield.

But unfortunately, the battlecruiser formation of the Third Reich Navy would not let them slip away so easily.

Even the Third Reich The navy's battlecruiser formations were still being attacked by the Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups. However, as the losses of carrier-based aircraft increased, and those critical strike aircraft and attack aircraft dropped bombs and torpedoes, the remaining ammunition was no longer available. More. Naturally, the threat to the battlecruiser formations of the Third Reich Navy is no longer that great.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, the Toyo people's Amagi-class battlecruiser wants to escape."Lieutenant General Martin reported

"snort! Do you want to escape now? Isn't it too late? Order all ships to turn around and prepare for pursuit while guarding against attacks by Japanese carrier-based aircraft. This time, no matter what, we cannot let the Japanese escape!"Marshal Karl Witzel ordered.