The overwhelming bombardment immediately enveloped the entire Alaska class, the Germans except for 2 planes were shot down, the remaining 16 planes successfully dropped 32 bombs, a total of 19 hit the ship, the hit rate was as high as 60%, it stands to reason that 400 kg bombs could not destroy the Alaska class, but today the number of bombs is too dense, the 12-inch main gun turrets and anti-aircraft guns such as Lin were all wiped out by the wind and clouds, and the deck was full of flying shrapnel and scattered human bodies, Clouds of gunpowder smoke rose from each hit position, and there was still a faint fire burning.

Due to the large number of sailors killed, the US military was unable to spare enough troops to extinguish the fire and damage management for a while, which caused irreversible damage, and the failure of the tightly placed anti-aircraft artillery shells to explode in the fire exacerbated the situation.

Facing the Alaska with clouds of black smoke coming out of the bottom, Colonel William was unceremonious and shouted in a low voice: "Group 6 torpedo planes, get on!" ”

Taking advantage of the Alaska's reduced speed and large amount of damage, eight torpedo planes swooped down in the air and emptied all the torpedoes they carried, although the ship tried its best to dodge, but inevitably hit three torpedoes, one in the amidships, one in the bow, and one on the starboard side.

Without waiting for the attack on Alaska to be substantial, William targeted the next attack on the two aircraft carriers on the ship's right flank, the Boxer and the Antietam.

In the face of the accurate and ferocious attack firepower of the German army, Mitchell and the others closed their eyes in pain, if the US military had such an accurate level of attack, the German detachment that had suffered 600 sorties should have been left without armor by now, instead of "heavy damage, medium damage, suspected sunk, and hit" as reported by the pilots

Under the attack of German planes, the Boxer was hit by 7 bombs, 2 of which were fatal double hits, and the damage was even more serious, the bombs not only detonated the hangar ammunition and gasoline, but also reduced the speed to only 14 knots. The better character was the Antietam, which was only hit by one torpedo and 3 near-misses, and although it was wounded, its take-off and landing capabilities were still there.

Knowing the Essex class resistance, William didn't take it to heart, and the German pilots didn't feel frustrated, paralysis and slowdown were their ultimate goals

Now he still has 7 unbombed dive bombers in his hands, and he wants to find an easier target: he always keeps in mind Ozawa's advice, kill and damage the enemy ships as much as possible, and sinking or not is not the most important thing.

Due to the continuous attack of the aircraft group on the left flank, a big gap was gnawed, and now the US anti-aircraft fire is all gathered in this direction, and if it continues to fight hard, I am afraid that it will suffer greater damage, so he let the remaining planes go around the right flank, sweep at the right flank of the battleship Missouri at high speed, and pounce on the aircraft carrier Valley Forge, after the rumble, the main deck and elevators of this aircraft carrier were blown open a large gap, and they can no longer be used.

This operation perfectly embodied the experience of the German army, so angry that Mitchell slapped the bulkhead, which were the last few attack planes, and actually lost an aircraft carrier, although it would not sink the warship, but the loss of combat effectiveness was also a big blow.

William, who had successfully completed the mission, flew away, but he was stunned by the situation on his side, and he could see at a glance that the situation was not good from his experience: the Indefatigable was gone, and the four Veneto were missing, and to make matters worse, the flagship Zeppelin was smoking, and it was obvious that it had also suffered a lot of damage, and looking at the faltering pace of the Richelieu and Tirpitz, we knew that they must have suffered a lot of trauma.

The same goes for command signals, let them land on other intact carriers.

Compared with the losses on the surface, the losses in the air shocked the US forces even more, because the attack distance was relatively close, and the Atlantic Fleet received the first, second, and third attack waves in a row, and it was thought that the fleet with only three main aircraft carriers left would be difficult to accommodate and dispatch, but Hewitt was shocked to find that the attack group with more than 370 planes sent out flew sporadically and only about 140 planes, and the hearts of the people in the command bridge sank suddenly: more than 200 planes were lost in three attack waves, plus the losses in the air defense battle, The fleet lost almost a third of its aircraft,.

Now they don't know the situation of the fourth attack wave, and if they know that the losses of the fourth attack wave are also so heavy, they are afraid that they will faint on the spot.

"What now? Keep fighting? He turned his gaze to Mitchell.

Mitchell wanted to shake his head, but then said with a wry smile: "It's too close, it's useless to retreat, and there are still many warships injured, and they must hold out until nightfall!" Get your planes in order and get ready to attack again. ”

"Do you want the wounded warship to return first?"

Faced with Hewitt's question, Mitchell hesitated for 3 minutes, and finally shook his head: "Continue to keep up with the big forces, breaking away from the main fleet may cause greater losses Moreover, at this critical time, a large number of escort warships cannot be dispatched." ”

Hewitt understood what he meant: these wounded warships are here, and they can also share firepower for other warships and even act as meat pads if necessary, if they are separated from the group, let alone whether the remaining aircraft carriers can withstand a new round of tests, even a smooth retreat is not a small problem, who does not know that German submarines are now active in the Caribbean?

In the dreary, the aviation staff officer reported in a high tone: "Sir! Good news! The Air Force has sent the last echelon of attack, nearly 400 aircraft to attack the Germans with all their might! ”，

"Good!"

Mitchell suddenly became excited, slammed his right fist on the bulkhead, and roared: "Tell the whole army boys that the air force has come to support us, and a decisive battle with the Germans is today, and this commander will become a benevolent if he does not succeed today!" ”

"Keep attacking!"

At the same time, the atmosphere in the meeting room of the Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff was solemn and sorrowful, and the news of the briefing came one after another:

"The Shangri-La has sunk!"

"The Lake Champlain has been hit hard!"

"USS Alaska abandons ship!"

"The Boxer and the Valley of Fuge were temporarily incapacitated; The Antietam was torpedoed and was able to hold out for the time being. ”

So far, although the United States has a far superior 2:1 in the number of aircraft it has dispatched, and has barely gained an advantage in the results of warships, the situation on the battlefield is very grim, and its follow-up combat capability has dropped sharply.

As the news came out one after another, everyone frowned and said nothing, and there were only 2 intact aircraft carriers left in the Atlantic Fleet, and the remaining 4 were injured to varying degrees, and their condition was precarious.

"Do you want to make the fleet retreat?" Dewey asked hoarsely.

Nimitz, Spruance, Turner all shook their heads, what are you kidding, how to retreat now? There are still more than 4 hours before dark, enough for the Germans to fight 2 more times, and if they retreat now and are beaten by the Germans, I am afraid that they will all be buried.

"Vice Admiral Mitchell sent a telegram that he would lead the Atlantic Fleet to fight to the last breath! The ship is in the people! ”

"Wow!" Suddenly, Nimitz stood up, is this the meaning of fighting to the death?

"The Air Force has released all the forces at hand."

Such a result, such a result, everyone is sighing, now like a huge gamble, the United States has pressed all the hole cards up, whether it can win in the end is still unknown, but even if it can win, I am afraid that it will be a big loss.

The Pacific Ocean, alas, don't think about it in a short time.

Although there is still air power on the other two islands in the Caribbean and on the mainland, it is no longer useful today and must wait for tomorrow.

Dewey's face was red, his spirit was completely in hysteria, and he shouted: "Transfer all the planes that can be adjusted, if you can't do it today, there will be tomorrow!" Be sure to sink them all! ”

Arnold's face turned pale, but he carried out the order anyway.

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