Admiral James Richardson's suicide was merely a sign of responsibility for the Chinese naval raid on Oahu's military port. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoThis, of course, is practically useless for changing the predicament of the US Navy. The main warships of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet in Oahu's military harbor have been completely lost under the surprise attack of the Imperial Navy's carrier-based aircraft forces. This will leave the U.S. Navy in a state of collapse and unable to challenge the Chinese Navy for a long time.

Of course, with the financial and industrial strength of the Americans, it will undoubtedly be very easy for them to rebuild their navy. After knowing the strength of aircraft carriers and the fact that aircraft carriers are the future development direction of the Navy, the Americans will definitely build aircraft carriers in batches. With their industrial strength, they will inevitably be able to launch aircraft carriers like dumplings.

It's just that with the Chinese Navy and completely in the lead, it will undoubtedly not be so easy for the US Navy to regain its inferiority. The industrial strength of the United States is strong, and the industrial strength of China is equally strong, even surpassing that of the United States.

When the third wave of carrier-based aircraft returned to the aircraft carrier, Admiral Chen Houfu, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, finally showed a smile on his face. From the reports of the third wave of carrier-based aircraft that returned, it was confirmed that the main force of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet in the Oahu military port had been eliminated. This operation of the Imperial Navy was a complete success. Of course, if the other two aircraft carriers and four battleships of the US Navy can also be eliminated, then the victory of the Imperial Navy this time will be even more perfect.

"Chief of Staff, it's time to send a telegram to His Majesty the Emperor and tell His Majesty that the first phase of our operation has been a success." Admiral Chen Houfu said. It was only at this moment that he had the feeling of living up to the high expectations of His Majesty the Emperor.

"Yes, Commander." Lieutenant General Lin nodded to Lieutenant General.

"Order the fleet, pay attention to air defense. In addition, the fleet accelerated to the Hawaiian Islands. Tell the Marines and let them determine the landing site. Next, it's time to look at them. Admiral Chen Houfu said.

The Imperial Navy has already won, although the US Navy's Pacific Fleet still has some fish that have slipped through the net. However, this is already harmless. The Imperial Navy has now fully seized the initiative in the Pacific. Next, there is the Marine Corps attack on the Hawaiian Islands. It wasn't until the Marines captured Hawaii that the operation was truly successful.

"Those guys in the Marine Corps have been gearing up for a long time." Lieutenant General Lin Xiangjin said with a smile.

It took eight hours to get from their current location to the Hawaiian Islands. By then, it was exactly five o'clock in the afternoon. Under the cover of the Imperial Navy, the Marines could launch a wave of landing operations just before dark. If the attack is on an island where the U.S. Navy's defenses are weak, it may be able to win in one fell swoop.

At this time, one hundred and fifty nautical miles east of Hawaii, a U.S. Navy fleet flying the Stars and Stripes was sailing on the sea. At the center of this fleet was a large aircraft carrier, the USS Saratoga, which escaped without being anchored at Oahu's military port. Next to the USS Saratoga are two of the four surviving battleships of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, the USS Colorado and the USS Maryland. In addition to these three capital ships, there were several cruisers and destroyers.

When the Chinese Navy's carrier-based aircraft unit attacked the Oahu military port, the fleet had already gone to sea for a cruise the day before. It was also their luck that they escaped the catastrophe. Otherwise, if they stay in the Oahu military port, they will be sunk the same. After all, these warships, under the siege of the carrier-based aircraft forces of the Imperial Navy, are bound to be a dead end.

This fleet is the 1st aircraft carrier task force under the command of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, consisting of the aircraft carrier "Saratoga", plus the battleships "Colorado" and "Maryland". The Fleet Commander was Rear Admiral William Frederick Halsey, Jr.

"What the hell is wrong with the Oahu military port? Why has contact with us been interrupted for so long? "On the island of the USS Saratoga, Rear Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr. frowned.

"Have you made contact with the Oahu Naval Port?" Major General Halsey asked. This morning, they found that communication with the Oahu military port had been cut off all of a sudden, which made Major General Halsey a little worried. After all, the United States did not participate in the war. But, to some extent, the war has already begun. It is entirely possible that the greatest enemy of the United States will take the opportunity to launch an attack on the United States.

Of course, Major General Halsey also thinks that this is very unlikely. China is so far away from the Hawaiian Islands that it is almost impossible to reach the Hawaiian Islands without any sound. Although the defense of the US Navy appears to be lax, it is tight on the outside and loose on the inside. If the Chinese navy gets closer, it will definitely be spotted. Besides, the Pacific Fleet of the US Navy concentrates seventy percent of the strength of the US Navy. If the Chinese Navy launches an attack on the Oahu military port, not to mention those powerful coastal fortifications, even if it fights the US Navy in an upright battle, it will not necessarily be able to win.

"General, I still haven't been able to get in touch. Maybe the guys got carried away. After all, today is the weekend, the war is about to begin, and those guys always take any opportunity before the war to relax. Halsey's adjutant said.

"Even if you go to relax, there should be people on duty. Could it be that even the people on duty have left their posts? "Major General Halsey was a little angry. If this is the case, how will a strong enemy be defeated in future wars? The US Navy seems to be powerful, but its military discipline is lax, and it has powerful ships in the air, but it has no corresponding combat experience, so that its combat effectiveness cannot be brought into play at all.

Major General Halsey's adjutant shrugged helplessly. After all, there is nothing he can do about such a thing.

It wasn't until 10 a.m. that Major General Halsey and his men made contact with the Oahu military port. However, the telegram received brought them bad news. Almost no one expected this to be the case.

A telegram sent by the Oahu Naval Port to the USS Saratoga claimed that they had been attacked by the Chinese Navy. Now, the entire Oahu military port has been destroyed. The main force of the Pacific Fleet, almost sunk.

When Major General Halsey got such a telegram, his first reaction was that it was impossible, and that there must be a mistake in the telegram. Major General Halsey asked the communications officer to reconnect with the Oahu military port. However, after confirmation, the telegram received remained the same.

"Oh God! How so? The military port of Oahu was actually attacked by surprise, and the main forces of the Pacific Fleet were wiped out by the Chinese, what should I do? "Even Major General Halsey, who has a strong personality, was a little dazed when he learned of such a situation. The Pacific Fleet of the US Navy has undoubtedly become the absolute main force of the US Navy. If the Pacific Fleet is destroyed, then the US Navy will be finished. It is simply unrealistic to expect the Atlantic Fleet, equipped with old warships, to deal with the Chinese Navy.

"Damn the Chinese, they are not declaring war on us, this is a despicable and shameless act." Major General Halsey's adjutant scolded. Of course, it is also possible that he used it to soothe the fear in his heart. After the Oahu military port has been attacked by the Chinese navy, they are no longer safe. It is highly likely to be attacked by the Chinese Navy.

"It doesn't matter whether the Chinese are acting shamelessly or not. But this time we're really in trouble. Major General Halsey said with a headache. There is no doubt that now his fleet has become a lone army, and if not, it is now in crisis. How to choose depends on the decision of him, the commander of the fleet.

"General, why don't we go to the San Diego Naval Base. The Oahu Naval Harbor and the entire Hawaiian Islands are finished. At the San Diego Naval Base, we also have the aircraft carrier USS Langley and the battleships USS Washington and USS West Virginia. By merging them, we will be even stronger. It even has the power to confront the Chinese Navy. The adjutant suggested. After all, the enemy situation is unknown now, and it is very dangerous to stay here. Instead, it would be wise to retreat to the safer naval base of San Diego and join forces with the rest of the world.

Major General Halsey nodded, the adjutant's suggestion was indeed the wisest. However, Halsey didn't want to leave like that. In the U.S. Navy, he has the title of 'Brute Bull' and is very stubborn.

"We're leaving this area for the San Diego Naval Base. However, before leaving, we need to launch a counterattack against the Chinese and let them know how good we are. Major General Halsey said.

"General, are you here to fight back against the Chinese? What do we do if we fail? The adjutant was immediately frightened. In his opinion, Major General Halsey was simply too bold.

"Then pray to God that we will not fail. If we fail, we will have to run for San Diego, and whether we can escape depends on whether God will bless us. Major General Halsey said.

The adjutant was speechless about this. However, he knew that Major General Halsey's character was very stubborn, and once the matter was decided, it was not something he could change.

"Order all carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier to take off in 10 minutes and focus on searching the sea area between 150 and 200 kilometers due north of the Hawaiian Islands. As soon as the Chinese fleet is discovered, attack immediately. Major General Halsey ordered. (To be continued.) )