In the South Pacific, an American-flagged fleet is sailing. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoBecause the South Pacific is not stormy, the fleet sails at a speed of fifteen knots. This fleet consisted of five merchant ships and two destroyers. Merchant ships transport soldiers, weapons and equipment, fuel and aircraft parts destined for Australia.

The two destroyers escorted the flotilla one after the other, and the sonar soldiers on the ships listened attentively to the underwater sounds. Because in this sea area, there are often submarines of the Chinese Navy to attack merchant ships from the United States to Australia, so that the ships sailing on this route have to be blistered, and the slightest negligence may lead to the fleet being attacked and the ship being destroyed and killed.

"Did you find anything?" On the destroyer USS Dennis, the sonar officer asked. An hour earlier, the sonar corps had heard an unusual sound, sending the entire fleet into a state of high tension.

"Sir, there is no sound. Maybe it was a whale that I heard before. In this area, whales are often spotted. The sonar soldier said. Whale encounters also happen from time to time.

"I hope it's a whale." The officer nodded.

"I'm going to report to the captain and disarm. However, extra care must be taken not to make a mistake. The officer continued.

"Yes, sir." The sonar soldier nodded, and then put on his headphones.

In fact, more than ten kilometers east of the fleet, a submarine has just surfaced. After extending the communication antenna and sending a telegram to the base, the submarine pursued in the direction where the American fleet had left. Although, the speed of the submarines is not as fast as that of the American fleet, they have already called on other submarines to besiege the American fleet together. You might even be able to take a sip of soup when you get there.

"Captain, the sonar did not detect the enemy." The sonar officer said to the captain.

The captain nodded: "You can't let your guard down. Last week, we have lost twelve merchant ships on this route. ”

Although the United States has now entered a wartime state, its strong industrial production capacity is mainly developing towards the military industry. The requisitioned merchant ships were all built before. However, as more and more merchant ships were lost, the United States also had to start building more merchant ships. Otherwise, it will have a serious impact on the capacity of the United States.

"Yes, Captain." The sonar officer nodded.

"Damn the Chinese, when will they be defeated by us!" The captain muttered.

In this war, defeating the Chinese Empire has become the wish of many of them. Especially in the U.S. Navy, after the Pacific Fleet was wiped out by the Chinese Navy, many of their friends and relatives were killed in the war, which naturally made them hate the Chinese Empire to the core. It's just that they clearly know the difference in strength between the two sides, and they know that if they want to defeat the Chinese Empire, it will be very difficult.

"Half an hour later, change the course once, help me keep an eye on it, and I'll go to sleep." The captain ordered, and returned to his cabin.

This time the escort flotilla had an infantry battalion and their equipment bound for Australia. In addition, there were fifty M3 light tanks, one hundred anti-aircraft guns, and fifty parts and components for P-36 fighters.

Although Admiral MacArthur wanted to get more advanced tanks and aircraft, the United States had no choice, and the M3 light tank and P-36 fighter were already their most advanced tanks and fighters. Better tanks and fighters are still under intense development. Although they know that the M3 light tank and the P-36 fighter are complete garbage in front of the advanced tanks and advanced aircraft of the Chinese Army. But in the absence of a choice, you can only use this garbage, which is better than nothing.

The next day, there were some winds and waves in the South Pacific Ocean. However, the waters of the South Pacific are much gentler than those of the stormy Atlantic.

"In such sea conditions, the Chinese's submarines should not appear." The captain took a cup of coffee and looked at the sea in the distance.

"Yes, Captain. This part of the sea is relatively dangerous. Only when we get out of this area of the sea can we be escorted by the fleet deployed on the Australian side, and we will be safe. An officer said.

The captain nodded, convinced.

It's just a pity that they are still too optimistic. Less than twenty kilometers in front of the fleet, an Imperial Navy's 'Killer Whale-class' submarine was descending rapidly, the sea water squeezing out the air inside the submarine, and a large number of bubbles appeared. In less than two minutes, the submarine disappeared without a trace, and there was nothing unusual on the surface of the sea, as if nothing had ever happened here.

This submarine is the submarine with the number Q108, they arrived after receiving the news yesterday, and they hurried all the way to finally discover the American fleet. The sailors in the submarine are all gearing up and ready to do a big job.

"The sonar pays attention to the position of the American fleet, and the bow torpedoes are ready. This time, if you don't kill more than two American merchant ships, Lao Tzu will come for nothing. Captain Cheng Haihai said.

"Yes, Captain." The sailors replied.

In the four torpedo tubes in the bow, four 533-mm heavy torpedoes had already been loaded. This heavy torpedo is very powerful. Once hit, even large battleships or aircraft carriers will not be able to withstand them, let alone these merchant ships or destroyers. All it takes is a torpedo to destroy a merchant ship or a destroyer.

As the minutes ticked by, the American fleet did not know that they were approaching death. In addition to the Q108 submarine, there are four other submarines, all of which are aimed at this American fleet.

"Captain, the American fleet is already within our range." The sonar soldier reported.

"Don't be busy, put in a little bit and then launch." Captain Cheng Haihai said.

Five minutes later, Captain Cheng Haihai gave the order to launch a torpedo.

"Bang! Boom! Boom! "The four torpedoes in the bow were exited by the current, and the engines began to work, rushing forward at high speed.

At the moment when the torpedo was fired, the sonar of the US destroyer "Dennis" listened to this sound, and the sonar soldier's face suddenly turned pale.

"Sir, I heard the sound of an enemy submarine, and it looks like they have fired a torpedo." The sonar soldier said with a pale face.

"What? Sound the battle alarm! The officer yelled with a grim face.

"Whew!" A terrible siren sounded on the battleship, and the sailors hurried to their posts.

The sailors on the merchant ships also panicked, after all, merchant ships are more vulnerable to Chinese submarines than fast warships.

"Torpedo! A torpedo was found on the port side. On a merchant ship, the sailors yelled in horror.

"Turn around! Circumvent torpedoes. The captain shouted.

To the left of the merchant ship, four torpedoes were fanning in. The merchant ships began to turn awkwardly, but trying to dodge these torpedoes was undoubtedly futile.

"Oh God!" The sailors exclaimed, their eyes full of despair. Looking at the torpedo that was getting closer and closer, many people knew that this time there was no escape.

"Get on the lifeboat." The captain roared. Although, the loss of this merchant ship made him very distressed. But in the case that there is really no way, you still have to save your life first.

However, before the crew could enter the lifeboat, the torpedo kissed the port side of the merchant ship fiercely.

"Boom!"

A violent explosion sounded, and the high explosive in the warhead of the torpedo exploded, and the huge force tore a hole in the hull of the merchant ship at once. The sea frantically poured into the merchant ships through the breach.

Two seconds later, another torpedo hit the merchant ship.

For a fragile merchant ship, even a 533-mm heavy torpedo would have been enough to kill him, let alone be hit by two torpedoes. This undoubtedly directly pronounced the death sentence of this merchant ship.

'Oh God!' The Red Coral' was hit and was leaning. "The sailors on the destroyer 'Dennis' watched in horror as the merchant ship 'Red Coral' tilted a little, and soon capsized on the surface of the sea and sank into the sea. Dozens of M3 light tanks transported on board also sank into the sea. The sailors on board fell into the sea before they could get into the lifeboat. It's just that, at this time, no one has the leisure to care about these hapless sailors.

The sinking of the merchant ship 'Red Coral' was just the beginning. Just when the Q108 submarine launched an attack, several other submarines also launched attacks one after another.

Torpedoes traveled at high speed across the sea, leaving long water marks.

"Torpedo! Torpedoes were found. ”

Everywhere there were shouts of terror, and the entire fleet was thrown into panic.

"Boom!" Another explosion sounded, and the merchant ship transporting the troops was hit. The fragile hull was blown in two when the torpedo exploded, and hundreds of American soldiers fell into the water. Many people couldn't swim and sank straight into the sea.

"Quick, get those damn submarines out and sink them. Otherwise, they will destroy the entire fleet. "The captain of the destroyer 'Dennis' shouted.

The destroyer traveled at high speed across the sea, rushing to the direction where the torpedo appeared, trying to find the Chinese submarine hiding underwater. However, after the launch of the torpedoes, these submarines were already diving.

"Depth charge preparation!"

Depth charges were pushed into the water and exploded under the water, making a dull sound. It's just that these depth charges have not achieved any effect at all.

"Boom!" Another merchant ship was hit and began to sink in the explosion. It was a merchant ship transporting anti-aircraft guns. (To be continued.) )