Chapter 2791 The End

Send a signal to the Mutsu and say that I agree with this plan. Other battleships of the combined fleet can provide cover for it, but remember, you must not be too eager to fight. Evacuate immediately after achieving victory. "Yoshimatsu Motaro said. A few minutes later, the Japanese fleet moved again after a short rest. They approached the Idaho, which had broken away from the queue. The three battleships Mutsu, Yamashiro, and Hyuga formed this group. The spearhead of a Japanese fleet attack!

"The Japanese are coming up again!" Looking at the Japanese fleet regrouping in the distance, Sims felt dizzy!

"Get ready to fight, we can't show weakness!" Ma Jifen said. Then, the U.S. fleet rushed forward again, with the Maryland, Tennessee and Pennsylvania in better condition at the forefront!

"Order the Yamashiro and our ships to concentrate all firepower on the Idaho, and leave the other American warships to friendly forces." Isamu Takeshita ordered. So as the fleets of both sides exchanged fire again, the rumbling sound of artillery once again echoed across the battlefield. However, even a layman can feel that both parties are too weak.

But even so, facing the attack of two top super-dreadnoughts, the Idaho, which didn't even have half its life left, soon couldn't hold on. After all the main guns were destroyed, the American battleship rose up Abandon the flag. However, what the Americans did not expect was that when the Americans began to open the sea valve to release water, the Japanese fleet actually evacuated quickly...

"They just want to sink another one of our warships." Ma Jifen said with a sigh of relief. After finishing speaking, he felt numbness and exhaustion swallow up his body instantly. When the string that had been tightened was broken, At that time, Ma Jifen was half lying on the chair as if falling apart. Looking at the Japanese fleet leaving this time, Ma Jifen knew that he and the remaining US Navy finally survived!

"In this war we lost 5 super-dreadnoughts and 3 armored cruisers. We also sank 18 destroyers. This is the biggest loss since the establishment of the U.S. Navy." Sims said with a sad expression on his face. His words were full of regret and self-blame.

"Looking a little further, the Japanese also lost three super-dreadnoughts, and their destroyer fleet's losses were no less than ours. You know, this time, we fought at an absolute disadvantage, and we performed very well. Rest assured and bring the fleet back to Pearl Harbor. In a few months we will have new super battleships and aircraft carriers, and by that time, we will definitely completely kill the Japanese in a naval battle that will shock the world." Maggie Fen comforted.

Who wins this battle? Judging from the battle losses on both sides, the Japanese must have won. One Tosa, one Ibuki, and one Hiei were replaced by five U.S. Navy Super Dreadnoughts! Plus 3 armored cruisers! If converted into tonnage, the losses of the US Navy are more than twice that of the Japanese Navy! The Japanese are absolutely right when they say they won a big victory!

But if you look at it from another perspective, the Japanese fleet almost fought this battle with a hand full of good cards! If their operations were better,

Or if the tactical arrangements of the two navies were not so good, the Japanese fleet could definitely gain a greater advantage!

In this battle, the U.S. fleet's response to the Japanese twin-engine bomber force was definitely a stroke of genius. Think about the two-engine close combat. With the cooperation of the remaining twin-engine bombers, the Japanese fleet could quickly kill the Colorado. If there were no If two armored cruisers were to attract their opponents, and if all the attack firepower of the Japanese twin-engine bombers fell on the battleships, then the U.S. Navy would have collapsed an hour ago! The losses were far from just 5 battleships!

In the final stage of the battle, the cooperation between Redl and Captain Kimmel was also a key point in saving the U.S. fleet. If it were not for the flexible deployment of forces to quickly kill the Ibuki, and then the two capital ships overwhelmed the Tosa, the U.S. Navy would have The outcome could only be worse. Of course, the Nevada's stellar performance was also an important factor. In short, the score of the German and American navy can reach more than 80 points. As for the huge losses, there is nothing that can be done about it. The overall strength gap.

"Rear Admiral Rogan asked you if you need help, and invited you to visit the USS Zeppelin tomorrow and have breakfast together." Shortly after the battle, Redel received a telegram from Rogge. In the telegram, Rogge said Ge said that the Zeppelin aircraft carrier was willing to provide assistance to the Mecklenburg battleship, including providing various meals and equipment, and being willing to accommodate war wounded personnel. The first half of the telegram was entirely about mutual assistance between friendly forces, but the content of the second half was a bit intriguing. Reidel didn’t think that Major General Rogge was looking for him just for a meal!

"Okay, we accept the invitation. In addition, tell Major General Logan that if there is room on the Zeppelin, some American naval officers and soldiers can be accommodated." Reidel said.

Just after the US fleet withdrew, the Japanese fleet also embarked on its return journey. Two weeks ago, the Japanese combined fleet had just completed preparations, and all warships were ready to go. However, in just ten days, the combined fleet had to return to its home port to recuperate for a period of time. Although they won this time, Shigetaro Yoshimatsu and others still felt a little aggrieved. Because he suddenly discovered that since the end of the Battle of New Ireland, the Japanese navy had stayed in port even longer than on combat missions... And it’s much longer! This is really embarrassing!

"The battle report is out, please take a look." Shimamura Hayao sent the telegram to Yoshimatsu Shigetaro.

"Haha, the writing is good. This is another big victory in the eyes of the senior management." Motaro Yoshimatsu said after glancing at the telegram.

"Yes, we have won another victory. We have been winning from New Ireland to now. Even in the previous air raid, we can say that we won. After all, we used the sinking of one aircraft carrier in exchange for two of the opponent's aircraft carriers. . But why do I feel that with each victory, the Japanese Empire is gradually declining?" Shimamura Hayao laughed at himself.

Hayao Shimamura is right. Although if you look at it purely from the perspective of the Japanese combined fleet, they have gained tactical advantages time and time again, the Japanese Empire is no longer good. Even from the most superficial perspective, the oil fields on Tarakan Island are finished. Japan's fuel supply has suffered heavy losses, and the Japanese combined fleet has to stay together for more than three months. The Bismarck Islands may not be able to defend it, right?

"The problem is huge and we can't go on like this." Motaro Yoshimatsu said to himself.

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