Both sides quickly released their fleets. First of all, the 70 carrier-based aircraft released by the two Hornet-class aircraft carriers quickly arrived over the Von der Tann, and the covering formation of 30 fighters tore through the blue air defense network, and then, the intensive offensive launched by 20 dive bombers and 20 torpedo planes blew up the poor aircraft carrier!

"Are we making a fuss? Checkmate? We've put in more effort than we need. Wouldn't it be better if we took off all the aircraft of one aircraft carrier, and the other aircraft carrier only provided fighters? Seeing that the model representing the Von der Tannen aircraft carrier on the sand table was removed, a staff officer asked in a low voice.

"No, it's not a big fuss, if we only send one aircraft carrier's aircraft, it is entirely possible that this wave of attacks will be blocked by the other side, which has taken off 28 fighters, which can fully cope with the attack of a medium-sized formation. As for what you just said about taking off a wave and a half planes? This idea seems to work, but alas...... We didn't argue before that. When the deduction is over, we can try it. Nimitz said with regret.

"Discover the Blue Main Fleet, repeat, discover the Blue Main Fleet!" At this moment, a staff officer quickly indicated the location of the main British fleet on the chart. "The damn guy is finally out! Unleash the fleet now, this is our last chance! Halsey said loudly. The two Yorktown-class aircraft carriers began to release the group of aircraft on the deck at full strength, and the two aircraft carriers of this wave of the American fleet could release 90 aircraft at once! And if Halsey is given another hour, he can release another group of more than 30 attack aircraft. If it can be attacked continuously, then the American fleet really has a chance to turn around, and Halsey does not believe that the British can resist two attacks in a row! …。

But the ideal is very plump, the reality is very skinny, and when there is a real battle, a few minutes can decide the outcome of the war. Who will give you an hour to prepare? Just after the two Yorktown-class aircraft carriers sent out a group of attack aircraft. 120 aircraft of various types from the British main fleet had already flown over the USS Yorktown, at this time. With the exception of 12 aircraft that served as direct guards, there was no commendable air defense over the American fleet! The rest is already unbearable for the Americans. Halsey didn't even prepare the second wave of aircraft, and the two aircraft carriers were destroyed.

"The Yorktown was hit by two bombs and lost its ability to fly." Three minutes later, an officer said to Nimitz. "Damn it. How so? A warship of more than 30,000 tons lost its combat effectiveness after only two bombs were hit? Halsey looked incredulous.

"One of the 500kg bombs hit the amidship elevator, not only destroying the machine, but also causing a fire in the hangar. Another bomb hit the position between the amidships and the rear lift. Directly destroyed the deck of almost 80 square meters. It was no longer possible for the Yorktown to recover the plane. The officer explained. But at least the ship won't be sunk, and the heavy hangar horizontal armor keeps its core compartment safe. With the intention of comforting Halsey, the officer said again..........

"How's the Enterprise number?" Although Nimitz did not have confidence in the Enterprise in his heart, a hint of luck in his heart still affected his actions. "The Enterprise has already hit 5 bombs, 4 torpedoes, and the attacks of the opposing side continue." And then the officer gave Nimitz a "you know" look! The implication is that it must be dead, don't think about it anymore!

"Halsey, get the two Hornet-class aircraft carriers out of range, and if nothing else, they can escape from the British." Nimitz ordered. "But give me another hour and a half to recover the first wave of attack aircraft. Then I can do a second wave of attacks, and even if we lose the Yorktown-class aircraft carriers, we still have enough attack power! Halsey retorted loudly. …。

"There's no chance. We've lost a lot of reconnaissance planes, not enough to guide the next wave of attacks, and if we're lucky, we'll be able to find an opponent with a fleet of Yorktown-class aircraft carriers, and if we're unlucky, we'll probably fail completely before we can make a decent attack on our opponent. Now that we have lost the war, it is time to think about how to keep as many fleets as possible. Nimitz said with some irritation. He really didn't expect that he would lose so simply!. …。

"If we can destroy one of the aircraft carriers on the blue side, then we can also get a draw." Halsey had one last of his illusions. But Nimitz's order was carried out anyway. The two Hornet-class aircraft carriers are preparing for evacuation while preparing a wave of fighters for air defense.

A few minutes later. The large formation of 90 aircraft of Nimitz met a group of up to 120 interceptors of the opposing side! That's right, you read that right. In order to block this wave of attacks...... Cunningham also sent some dive bombers to intercept them, and the bombers that did not have bombs said that they had no problem dealing with bombers with bombs. The group of 120 planes covered all the airspace from high altitude to medium and low altitude, like a wall to block the attack of the US carrier-based aircraft, the fighters responsible for cover were directly entangled, and the remaining attack planes were almost 2 to 3 with bombs hung. Theoretically, the probability of a successful breakthrough and a successful hit on an enemy ship is close to zero!

But who knew that the luck of the American fleet was excellent, and in the end, 10 dive bombers successfully broke through the opponent's layers of resistance, and 6 bombers successfully dropped bombs, and 4 hits! “！” Halsey is proud of his surprisingly good luck! Although he knew that this was better than nothing, God finally did not abandon the ......... of the US Navy.

"Well, brother, don't get too excited, except that a bomb destroyed one of the other party's elevators. The remaining three bombs all hit the armored deck, and our bombs failed to penetrate the opponent's armor, that is, all were useless, and the British could continue to use them after sweeping the deck. Spruance said frustratedly. And after receiving such a blow, Halsey was instantly petrified. Then he kept repeating the phrase: "Damn the designer, damn the deck!" ”

"It's a perfect ending, we sank 2 large fleet aircraft carriers of the other side, and we only lost 1 medium aircraft carrier, in fact, we can do better." Potter looked at the Americans who were cleaning up the sand table and said lightly.

"I hope you can maintain your optimistic mood until the time of the deduction with Huaxia, by the way, I will tell you that General Thomas may come over." Cunningham whispered to Portal. "Don't ask anything else, I don't know, God knows what those big guys are thinking, what I said will stop with you, don't spread it."

"That's all that $1,000 is gone?" Sims said rather depressedly. "You two old guys don't think the money in your hands is hot?" looked at Ma Jifen, who was almost expressionless, and Benson, who was smiling smugly next to him. Sims said angrily..........

"It's better to lose in the sand table deduction than on the battlefield, by the way, maybe it won't be long before we lose again." Majifen is still very calm, after all, once you know the outcome of anything, you will not be shocked anymore. "By the way, General Thomas is coming to the United States, you go and be responsible for the reception, and Benson and I will go to receive General Deng Shichang. If all goes well, the three countries may have to discuss the future situation in the Indian Ocean. ”

"So fast? If I'm not mistaken, the Admiralty's yellow plan is still for Huaxia, and it's still in the safe. Sims suddenly felt that his brain was running out of ideas, and it was like if you were having an awkward relationship with a neighbor two days ago, and today you suddenly call him a brother, this turn is a little too fast. …。

"It can't be helped, it is, and in the future, we have to learn how to engage the other side in a disadvantaged situation, at least for a long time, because of the financial crisis, the strong industrial advantage of the United States will not be able to play out. So, gentlemen, from now on we must be careful and use all means available against the enemy against the Allies. Magifen said solemnly..........

"Then are we going to join forces with Huaxia this time? Will they really send troops directly into the war? Sims asked. It doesn't matter if they go to war or not...... The United States will definitely enter the war. We can't back down. It is possible for Huaxia to provide all kinds of assistance and even warships, but it will certainly not participate in the war on a large scale at the beginning, and do not forget that 7% of Huaxia's current oil imports come from the Lianghe River Valley. Unless the United States can guarantee the supply of fuel to China, they will not be directly involved unless absolutely necessary. Magifin's answer disappointed Simms. Because Magiffen knows that if the United States is at war. If you have to supply fuel to another big country, how tight will the fuel supply in the United States be. At least now it's difficult!

"By the way, a call from the British Admiralty said that the situation in the Mediterranean has been a bit chaotic lately, and if there is any accident in a certain country, I am afraid it will not be good for everyone." After taking the others away, Benson whispered to Magiffin.

"I don't understand politics, but from a military point of view. If we can't stop the Germans, then we should let the Germans get nothing. Did the British have any plans? Are they going to send a fleet into the Mediterranean? I don't think the French will make any strong moves, their fleets are all transferred to the Atlantic coast, and the French are too weak. My principle is that it takes at least two or more first-class powers to be able to organize the German-Austrian operation. Majifen thought for a moment and said..........

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