Chapter 2788: A Glimmer of Hope 2

what should we do? Is it to support the front fleet or the Mecklenburg? asked the deputy captain next to him.

"Give me two minutes, I need to think about it," Colonel Kimmel said.

This time, the explosion of the Ibuki did not draw too much attention from the Japanese side, because at this time the battle had entered a fever pitch. After solving the Nevada, the Takaha was putting out the fire and would soon return to the battlefield, and in At the front of the battle line, the U.S. fleet was gradually collapsing. After a hard battle, the Nagato finally gradually pressed against the New Mexico, forcing the latter to a dead end step by step!

"Come forward! Only when we get closer can we penetrate the opponent's armor!" In this duel, the New Mexico always wanted to get closer so that it could tear apart the opponent's armor. However, the battleship Nagato always maintained a certain level under the cover of the destroyer. distance.

However, the flagship of the Japanese Combined Fleet is still in bad condition after the battle. In addition to a large amount of ammunition consumption, Nagato was also beaten black and blue by the Americans, especially in the close combat stage. Although at the beginning of the war, the New Mexico was far away. The distance performance was not good due to problems with the fire control system, but after getting closer, as many as 12 14-inch guns still left a very deep "impression" on the Nagato. Both physically and mentally!

"If we simply talk about the density of firepower projection, the American standard battleship is definitely at the top level. The main gun projection per unit time is no worse than our Nagato-class battleships and Fuso-class battleships. Their ammunition supply system is very advanced and can maintain every The fastest rate of fire of more than 2 rounds per minute and the number of up to 12 artillery pieces cannot be underestimated. Because the distance was too close and the New Mexico was not hit hard at the beginning, in the final stage of the battle, even the Nagato-class Battleships are also more difficult in close combat." After the war, the Japanese Navy's top brass made standard battleships affordable to Americans.

However, the projection volume is only one aspect after all. The armor-piercing capability of the American 14-inch artillery is 2 levels lower than that of the Nagato! The defense was even worse. Therefore, in the final stage of the battle, although the Nagato was hit by at least 10 14-inch shells, the entire hull above the waterline was scarred, and even because the front of the hull was hit by at least 3 The firing of shells caused a certain degree of nose tilt. But in the end, the Nagato's 16-inch guns knocked through the New Mexico's thick armor again and again, and smashed the internal organs of this giant beast to pieces! After heavy blows again and again, the Japanese finally waited for the final fatal blow!

The New Mexico launched its final charge. When the distance was narrowed to 9,000 meters, a 14-inch shell accurately hit the main mast of the Nagato and broke it into two pieces. The 1-inch shell penetrated the ammunition magazine under the No. 2 turret of the New Mexico! The penetration depth of the shells hitting at a vertical angle at this distance far exceeded the New Mexico's defense standards.

The 13.5-inch-thick armor was cut open, and then there was a partition made of thin steel plates at the back. In the end, the shell penetrated all the defenses and entered the New Mexico's No. 2 ammunition depot, where there were at least three digits of shells and Dozens of tons of propellant,

All this will be irreparable!

A dazzling light spot appeared in the middle of the New Mexico's hull, which could be clearly observed with the naked eye even ten kilometers away. The entire battleship was cut in half by a huge explosion! The hull seemed to be grabbed by a pair of big hands and then twisted and torn. With the explosion at a distance, a large amount of thick smoke and fire filled the sea, even submerging the dying hull. Explosions continued to be heard in the smoke. For a few minutes, the sea near the New Mexico was covered in billowing smoke. When the smoke dissipated more than ten minutes later, there was no shadow of the New Mexico on the sea! In this explosion, no one on board the New Mexico survived!

"Finally, we won the war." Shigetaro Yoshimatsu was completely relaxed now. He felt that the Japanese Combined Fleet had secured victory. The Japanese Combined Fleet sank 4 U.S. Navy super ships with 1 Ibuki and 1 Hiei. Fearless, which also includes a latest 16-inch gun battleship! This business is a huge profit!

As of now in the battle, there are still 7 of the 11 U.S. Navy battleships left, while the Japanese Navy still has 10 of the 13 battleships, except for the Kongo, which withdrew from the battle prematurely, and the two battleships that sank! This advantage is already huge. At least Shigetaro Yoshimatsu believes that as long as he works harder, he will achieve the most glorious victory in the history of the Japanese navy. Even in the world, I am afraid that only the results of the German High Seas Fleet in the Norwegian Sea Battle can be achieved. Compare it?

"Perhaps, after this battle, the Americans may consider suing for peace?" At this time, Motaro Yoshimatsu was already a little confused! However, although the Japanese navy's advantage has been further amplified, in fact, it is still a certain distance away from the victory that Shigetaro Yoshimatsu thought.

"Why has the rate of fire dropped? Hurry up and find a new target to attack!" Motaro Yoshimatsu felt that something was wrong with the Nagato, so he ordered.

"The ammunition of the Nagato has been almost exhausted. We have fought too many enemies today, and the armor-piercing ammunition has been used up." An officer said.

"Are you kidding? If I remember correctly, 85% of the ammunition in the Nagato's ammunition depot during this attack were armor-piercing bullets." Motaro Yoshimatsu said in shock.

"Yes, they're all gone." The officer's words made Motaro Yoshimatsu a little stunned.

"Damn it, if we want to design the next level of battleship, I will ask for an expansion of the ammunition depot." Shigetaro Yoshimatsu cursed in a low voice. Although the Nagato finally killed the New Mexico, the Nagato's combat effectiveness was very low. This made Motaro Yoshimatsu's joyful mood disappear in an instant. However, what he didn't know was that the worst thing in this war was about to happen soon!

"Hangcao, what's going on?" At this time, the battleship Tosa was facing the darkest moment in his life. The fight with the battleship Mecklenburg had already left him at a loss. However, at this moment, suddenly another person The super-dreadnought aimed its guns at the Tosa! So under the attack of the two powerful forces, the Tosa was completely unable to withstand it! It began to retreat, began to dodge, began to hide itself in smoke. Even the Fuso next to it deployed several artillery pieces to support the Tosa. However, the shadow of death always hung over this Japanese super-dreadnought.

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