Chapter 397: Confrontation

"General, how are you?" On the battleship 'Nevada', a staff officer helped Admiral Fletche, who had fallen on the deck, to his feet and asked with concern. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE。 info

At the time of the impact just now, the force of the impact was so great that Admiral Fletcher fell. The white admiral's uniform was even more full of dirt. There's dust, there's stains from coffee falling onto the deck, and so on. In normal times, Admiral Fletcher would have been furious, and immediately changed into clean clothes. But now, he doesn't care so much at all.

"Report the loss, what happened to our loss?" Admiral Fletcher asked.

"General, a large hole was punched in the middle of the starboard side by a German battleship. Damage management personnel are looking for ways to close the loopholes. However, it is very troublesome. Their suggestion was to close the adjacent watertight compartments. A staff officer reported.

"In that case, what will happen to the battleship?" Admiral Fletcher's face turned very ugly.

"General, in that case, the battleship will find a certain degree of tilt due to too much water. At the same time, the speed of the battleship will also be greatly affected. The main turrets will also be unable to continue firing due to the tilt of the ship. You have to go back to the shipyard and make repairs. The staff officer continued to report.

"Bastard!" Admiral Fletcher couldn't help but curse.

Before they could meet the main fleet of the German Navy, they lost one battleship first, the most powerful flagship of these capital ships. Although, it's just a heavy blow. However, the blow to the morale of the US Navy will undoubtedly be very large.

"What about the battleships of the Germans?" Admiral Fletcher asked.

"General, the German warships did not take advantage of anything either. Their bow was completely destroyed, and they would have to return to the shipyard for at least a few months. ”

"Idiot! One of our battleships was badly damaged, and the Germans only had one light cruiser, so in comparison, it is clear that we suffered a loss, and still suffered a big loss! Admiral Fletcher scolded.

Indeed, if this is calculated, it is indeed the US Navy that suffers a great loss. But what else can they do?

"Good, reverse immediately!" On the light cruiser 'Königsberg', Erich? Lieutenant Commander Raeder was very pleased with the damage they had inflicted on the battleship Nevada. Although, not being able to sink the other party, which makes Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder had some regrets. However, it is also very good to be able to achieve such results. If it really sank the American battleship, it would be a big deal. If it doesn't work out, it will further escalate the current situation.

"Yes, sir. However, our bow was also destroyed and is still flooding. Next, I'm afraid we'll have to go back to the shipyard for repairs. "Navigator to Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder said.

"Well, retreat right now. We hit and injured the flagship of the Americans, and this time we undoubtedly stabbed the hornet's nest. If we don't leave, if the Americans get angry, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave. "Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder ordered. After accomplishing the intended purpose, it is clear that he cannot stay any longer. He knew that those Americans must have torn their hearts apart.

Although, the bow of the light cruiser 'Königsberg' was badly damaged. However, the powertrain was not affected. With the full speed of reversing, the bow inserted into the hull of the battleship 'Nevada' slowly withdrew. And this action could not help but cause secondary damage to the battleship 'Nevada'.

"General, the German battleships are going to flee!" A staff officer reported to Admiral Fletcher.

"Bastard! Hit our flagship and now want to run, how is that possible? Surround them for me. Admiral Fletcher gave the order angrily.

"General, are we going to sink them?"

Admiral Fletcher gritted his teeth and shook his head, for when the light cruiser 'Königsberg' had just rammed, none of them had fired and sunk it. Now, naturally, it is even more impossible to sink it with fire.

"The Germans have damaged our flagship, they have to give us an explanation!" Admiral Fletcher said through gritted teeth. If he could, he would have ordered the light cruiser Königsberg to be sunk without hesitation. It's just that reason has made him suppress this thought.

At this time, a large number of warships appeared on the sea to the north. The main force of the German Navy's broken fleet successfully arrived. Twelve huge battle cruisers, led by a group of small and medium-sized battleships, arrived with great momentum.

"General, the main fleet of the Germans appeared." A staff officer reported to Admiral Fletcher with a trembling voice.

"What?" Admiral Fletcher was also immediately very nervous.

Especially when he used a telescope to see the main force of the German Navy's broken fleet, his face was even more ugly. Although, those capital ships of the German Navy, were all battle cruisers. However, having received detailed information for a long time, he knew that those battle cruisers were not easy to deal with. It was a powerful battleship that could confront the battleships of the British Navy! In terms of defense, even in the face of their battleships, I am afraid that they will not be able to find out. Not to mention, the battlecruisers of the German Navy still had great firepower. In particular, the 380 mm guns of the 'De Verblinger-class' and 'Mackensen-class' battlecruisers were fully capable of penetrating the armor of any of their battleships.

The arrival of the main force of the German Navy's sabotage fleet quickly attracted the attention of the American fleet. This made it easy for the light cruiser Königsberg to escape.

The main force of the German Navy appeared, and the American fleet naturally did not dare to forcibly intercept the light cruiser "Königsberg". In that case, I am afraid that it will lead to a new round of confrontation. Not everyone can afford such consequences.

On the battlecruiser 'Mackensen', Vice Admiral Spee was listening to the report.

"Erich? Lieutenant Colonel Raeder, very good, courageous, decisive. I will report this to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Lieutenant General Spee smiled with satisfaction. Erich? Lieutenant Commander Raeder commanded the light cruiser "Königsberg" and damaged the flagship of the American fleet, the "Nevada", which was undoubtedly very beneficial to the German Navy. If the Americans dare to do it, they will be at a disadvantage in the absence of a capital ship.

The German Navy and the U.S. fleet immediately confronted each other in this area. If the two sides are combined, that's more than 20 capital ships!