Unlike aircraft carriers, fighter ships are more rough and thick-skinned, and to put it simply, more difficult to sink, so Romania chose to give priority to the counterattack.

This is the second ship in the prestige class, and it is an old ship built in 1915, but although it is an old ship, it still has a speed of 30 knots. And for the role of such a fast battle cruiser, the Romanian Navy is well understood. With the research and development of new technologies, the current naval warfare has higher and higher requirements for speed, and now the new warships do not have a speed of more than 28 knots, and you are embarrassed to greet people.

Therefore, the priority of the counterattack in the attack plan is higher than that of the two Nelson-class battleships (Nelson and Rodney).

In the face of the Romanian air raid, the captain of the Counterattack, Colonel Paden, was struggling to direct his officers and men to counterattack.

Colonel Paden stayed on the warship because he had something to do last night, and after the air raid sirens sounded today, he was also the only captain of the capital ship who was on duty.

"Except for the people from the air defense and damage control group, everyone else immediately went to move the air defense ammunition, quick!"

"Ask Doral, how long will it take for his power crew to get this boat moving, we can't stay here, damn it, can't they be faster?"

"It's still half an hour, why don't he go and jump into the sea! Tell him I can't wait, everyone can't! It's only fifteen minutes, and I don't care what he does, we have to get the boat moving! ”

"Notice the two bombers coming on the right. Let the anti-aircraft fire of position 4-7 be prioritized to fire at it. ”

Although the Counterattack's anti-aircraft firepower was impressive under the command of Colonel Paden with all his might, its immobility was its greatest weakness.

And several attacks immediately reduced the anti-aircraft firepower of the counterattack. Six of the eight 4.5-inch anti-aircraft guns it was equipped with had been lost, and 18 of the 24 40-mm anti-aircraft guns (12 in two) had been lost. And in the face of the counterattack, which had greatly reduced firepower, the H57 torpedo machine naturally would not let go. I saw 12 torpedo planes, which were coming at it from 11 o'clock, 9 o'clock, and 7 o'clock.

"Attention! Torpedo machine! ”

Seeing such a scene, Colonel Paden let out a heart-rending shout, reminding his officers and men.

Of course, the officers and men of the remaining anti-aircraft artillery positions will not turn a blind eye to this, and the anti-aircraft artillery that can be reached will naturally not turn a blind eye to this. Immediately aimed the sight at the incoming torpedo machine and opened fierce fire, and the tongue of fire that kept jumping out of the muzzle showed that the shooter had raised the rate of fire to the limit.

It was the 3rd Torpedo Squadron of the USS Bormiku that attacked, and under the leadership of Squadron Leader Captain Ridley, they delivered a fatal blow to the already threatening battle cruiser. The anti-aircraft shells that kept exploding around them did not make them feel intimidated.

Before flying torpedo planes, they had already put life and death on the line. Without this guts, don't operate the torpedo machine known as the widowmaker, which is not only talking about yourself but also about the enemy.

Captain Ledley was seen directing the release of the torpedo.

"Everyone steady, don't worry, the other party is already a dead fish. We need to get into the optimal attack distance. The Counterattack is our squadron, and no one can steal the honor that belongs to our 3rd squadron. ”

Under his encouragement, there was a gossiping voice of approval from the microphone.

"That's right, head!"

"That's right."

"Our third squadron is the best, let the others envy it!"

Although Ridley gave his team courage, how could there be no casualties, as they got closer and closer to the Counterattack, anti-aircraft fire from other warships was also taking care of them. The Aquaria and Sirius light cruisers on the side of the Counterattack were trying to help the Counterattack with their own firepower.

In the face of such firepower, they continued to save on the Counterattack.

"Boom!"

A torpedo plane was hit by an anti-aircraft shell, which instantly detonated a torpedo under the belly, and the entire plane turned into a cloud of sparks.

"Poof!"

Another torpedo plane was hit by a shell that broke its wing and plunged headlong into the sea.

This short distance, like the road to death, made Ridley's squadron attrition one after another, one moment still talking and laughing, the next moment life and death.

The thrilling and short road to death has finally come to an end, and the light on which the torpedo was dropped finally turned green.

Ridley immediately gave the order. "Drop the torpedo."

With his order, 9 aviation torpedoes were thrown into the sea. The fuselage was much lighter, and the 9 torpedo planes immediately accelerated to escape. It's one thing to die and it's another thing to die.

Within a few seconds, I saw 7 torpedo lines heading straight for the Counterattack (two sank to the bottom).

At this time, the counterattack and the two light cruisers could no longer care about the departing planes, and all their firepower was used against these 7 white lines, and every shooter operating the weapon was firing. The fierce metal storm soon came to the results, only to see an explosion in the water, and only 6 of the 7 white lines remained.

And this achievement inspired the hearts of everyone present, but it was also their only achievement. I saw that six torpedoes swooped down at a speed of 45 knots and approached the counterattack, which caused the officers to shout. "Crash Prepared."

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Five explosions in a row made everyone on the Counterattack feel a violent tremor. The earth-shattering explosion tore four gaps several meters in the Counterattack's weak hull, and the raging sea water immediately poured in. And in such a dangerous situation, the loss management team is powerless to do anything about it. Even more important was that one of the torpedoes hit the stern of the hull, and seawater poured into the power room, which made everyone's efforts go to waste.

And the attack from four torpedoes was too much damage for the Counterattack, and the rush of water caused the hull to tilt rapidly. And this made the captain of the ship, Colonel Paden, chuckle inwardly. Sure enough, the subsequent report of the first mate did not meet his expectations.

"Captain, the damage management team reports that they can no longer stop the incoming seawater, and it is expected that the battleship will sink soon."

In the face of his first mate's words, Paden could no longer support it, and saw him hold it with his hand to prevent him from falling, and issued a final order to him. "Immediately convey our order, and all officers and men immediately abandon ship."

With that, Padden patted the first mate on the shoulder. "Run, Ronier, and thank you for your help all these years."

First mate Ronier knew what the captain wanted to do, but he had no power to stop it. I saw him finish the last military salute to his captain.

"It has been a privilege to work with you all these years."

After Captain Paden gave the order to abandon the ship, the officers and men of the Counterattack left in traffic boats and other boats. As for Colonel Paden, he tied himself to the captain's chamber.

And the huge sores made the Counterattack sink very quickly, which also made the Counterattack the first British lost battle cruiser.