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The light cruiser "Königsberg", with a displacement of 5,500 tons, was armed with three triple 150-mm guns, and reached a maximum speed of 35 knots. Such a speed, compared with some destroyers, is not inferior in any way. Therefore, at the time of the breaking war against Britain, all light cruisers of this class were assigned to the breaking fleet.

"Sir, the flagship's telegram." The communications officer handed over a telegram to a middle-aged officer.

The middle-aged officer took the telegram and looked at it, and his brows couldn't help frowning.

"General Spee really looks up to us! Let's go and intercept the American fleet. However, the Americans should not dare to fire at us, right? The middle-aged officer muttered.

Immediately, he ordered the battleship to immediately turn around and prepare to go to the predetermined sea area to intercept the American fleet.

This middle-aged officer is none other than Erich, who became famous in later generations? Marshal Raeder. The head of the Navy of the Third Reich. It's just that now Erich? Raeder is far from growing. The 39-year-old was no more than a lieutenant commander of the navy, captaining the light cruiser Königsberg.

On March 2, the U.S. fleet was approaching the no-sail zone established by Germany.

"General, are we going to move on? According to the no-sail zone established by the Germans, we were only fifty kilometers away from them. A staff officer asked cautiously.

After all, it is very difficult to say what kind of reaction the Germans would have if they forcibly broke into the no-sail zone in Germany. If you don't do it, you'll attack them directly. After the German Navy had already demonstrated its extremely strong strength, the American Navy commanders, even if they were very angry in their hearts, had to think twice about acting. Once the battle with Germany was detonated, the consequences were not something he could afford.

"Are there any German warships nearby?" Admiral Fletcher asked.

"General, no German battleships were found nearby."

Admiral Fletcher thought for a moment, then said: "Order the fleet, continue to advance, and at the same time, guard the surroundings." ”

"Yes, General." Although the staff officer was a little hesitant about this order, he still carried it out meticulously.

"It would be too humiliating for the Germans to withdraw in such a way as to be in the face of the no-sail zone that the Germans had set up in a virtual state. I'd rather see what they can do to us when we enter the no-sail zone of the Germans. If you run into a German battleship, it's a big deal to get out. Admiral Fletcher had already made up his mind to break into the no-sail zone established by Germany. Especially with the absence of German battleships around, this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

However, when the American fleet was still more than 10 kilometers away from the no-sail zone demarcated by Germany, a German battleship appeared in front of them. This German battleship was none other than the light cruiser Königsberg. They had already rushed to this area of water. However, it took a little time to search for the traces of the American fleet, and when they found the American fleet, they found that the American fleet was actually trying to break into the no-sail zone demarcated by Germany.

"Immediately report to the flagship that we have discovered the American fleet. The Americans are preparing to break into our no-sail zone, and our ships have already begun to intercept them! "Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered.

"Yes, sir."

The light cruiser "Königsberg" quickly met the American fleet. Although, those ships of the American fleet are much larger than the 'Königsberg'. However, they behaved very bravely, as if they were not afraid at all.

"General, discover the German battleship!" At the same time, the American fleet also discovered the light cruiser "Königsberg".

"General, the Germans sent a clear telegram by radio, claiming that this was a no-sail zone established by Germany, and demanding that we immediately withdraw from this sea area. Otherwise, it would be a provocation against Germany. ”

"Humph! Tell them that this is the high seas and that the US Navy has freedom of navigation. Let them leave immediately. Admiral Fletcher ordered.

If they were forced back by a light cruiser of the German Navy, it would be too shameless. After all, there are as many as 12 capital ships in the US fleet, and there are countless other cruisers and destroyers. Those capital ships could easily shred apart the light cruiser 'Königsberg'. Even among those cruisers, there were many that could match the 'Königsberg'. Therefore, Admiral Fletcher took the warning of the light cruiser 'Königsberg' as a provocation by ants to the elephants.

"Sir, the Americans say this is the high seas, let's leave." Staff officer to Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered.

"The high seas? So what. After the Empire has designated this place as a no-sail zone, it's up to us to decide. Command the turrets, aimed at the flagship of the Americans. "Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered.

"Sir, you ...... You're not trying to attack the U.S. fleet. They're going to tear us to shreds. A hint of horror flashed in the staff officer's eyes.

"Don't worry, this is just a warning to the Americans." Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered.

The turret of the light cruiser of the German Navy turned and actually aimed at the battleship 'Nevada', the flagship of the American fleet, which made Admiral Fletcher even more angry.

"Damn the Germans, what do they want to do? Could it be that they are so arrogant that a light cruiser will be able to defeat us? Their 150-mm guns can't even tear through our armor! Admiral Fletcher sneered.

"Order the fleet, continue sailing. I'd rather see if the Germans dared to open fire. If they fire, shoot back and shred them! Anyway, they were the ones who attacked us first, and we just fought back in self-defense. Admiral Fletcher gave the order.

The U.S. fleet ignored the warnings of the light cruiser Königsberg and moved on, which made the situation even more tense.

Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder's brows were also tightly furrowed. However, he soon made up his mind.

"Order the battleship, full speed ahead. Since the Americans do not retreat, then we will crash into it! Our naval guns can't tear through their armor. However, our bow will definitely be able to tear through their side armor. "Erich? There was a smile on the corner of Lieutenant Colonel Raeder's mouth.