Inside Chesapeake Bay, the fierce battle continues. However, the battle was almost one-sided. Although American fleet performed very bravely in the battle, the cruisers and destroyers they drove quickly rushed towards German fleet. However, under the intensive firepower of German fleet, these small and medium-sized warships could not rush to the front of German fleet, let alone release Torpedo on those Capital Ships.
Of course, 533mm Heavy Torpedo is very powerful. Once hit, even if Capital Ships of German Navy has rough skin and thick flesh, it will still suffer heavy damage. Fortunately, German Navy's defense was so strong that American fleet couldn't get close at all, let alone launch an attack on German fleet.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Naval Gun roared, explosions occurred one after another, and smoke filled the air. Throughout Chesapeake Bay, the two sides were fighting fiercely.
However, it can be clearly seen that the battleships that are sunk are often American fleet warships. Under the attack of German fleet, they had almost no power to fight back. Those cruisers and destroyers were sunk one after another.
"God! The Germany people's defense is too tight. We can't rush out at all! If this continues, we will be sunk before we get within two thousand meters." Panic, the captain of a destroyer, said.
"Release Torpedo immediately! Then turn and leave!" the captain ordered.
"But, sir, this is more than four kilometers away from German fleet. If Torpedo is released, it is basically impossible to hit the enemy."
"If you don't want to die, release Torpedo immediately!" the captain said viciously.
"Okay, sir."
The destroyer immediately released six Heavy Torpedo, then immediately turned and fled deeper into the bay. As for whether the released Torpedo can hit the target, that is not their concern.
If you continue to charge when you know you are outmatched, you will only die. Therefore, although many United States sailors are very brave, many are still unwilling to let them die like this. This also caused many United States* warships to release Torpedo from a distance, regardless of whether Torpedo could successfully destroy Germany's warships, and then turned around and ran away.
The combat power shown by German fleet in the battle was so powerful that the officers and soldiers of American Navy no longer had the courage to continue fighting. Under such circumstances, saving one's own life is undoubtedly the best choice.
The battle ended in less than an hour. American fleet, who participated in the attack, suffered heavy losses. Of the twenty Light Cruiser, only five escaped, and of the forty destroyers, less than ten escaped. The rest were sunk by German fleet.
German fleet only lost a few destroyers in this battle, and several destroyers and cruisers were injured. Almost all of the destroyers that were sunk were sunk by Torpedo released by American fleet. Such losses are undoubtedly much smaller than the results they gained.
What's more, after cleaning up these US warships, they almost no longer pose any threat in Chesapeake Bay. Next, you can rest assured that Audacious will launch an attack on Naval Base Norfolk. As long as Naval Base Norfolk is destroyed, their mission this time will be successfully completed.
"Order the fleet to prepare to attack Naval Base Norfolk. Destroyers and Light Cruiser, pay attention to Americans. Anti-submarine destroyers, continue to search the surrounding waters. Once the submarine of Americans is found, sink it immediately!" Admiral Hipper ordered.
Although, victory is in sight. However, he did not take it lightly. He didn't want any problems to arise when he was about to win. In that case, this victory would not be so complete.
"Yes, General." Lieutenant General Richter Fiers immediately made arrangements.
The 16 Capital Shipss of German Navy Combined Fleet lined up in Chesapeake Bay, crossing the hull and aiming their broadsides at Naval Base Norfolk. Other small and medium-sized warships were guarding the surroundings.
"Fire!"
Following the gunner's command, 16 Capital Shipss began bombarding one after another.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
One after another, the main guns began to roar, and they smashed the heavy Armor-piercing Shell towards the coast.
The first ones to be attacked were naturally the shore defenses of Naval Base Norfolk. Although, there are quite a few of those shore defense guns, and some are even large-caliber shore defense guns. However, it is obviously impossible for these old coastal defense guns and coastal defense fortifications to withstand the fierce bombardment of German fleet.
One Armor-piercing Shell hit the Naval Base Norfolk's shore defenses hard. Although the defensive power of these shore defenses is very strong, they still cannot withstand the large-caliber Armor-piercing Shell launched by German Navy's Capital Ships.
A coastal defense fort was penetrated on the spot by a 410mm Armor-piercing Shell. After the shell exploded inside the fort, the entire fort collapsed. As for the U. S. artillery inside, they can no longer die.
The US military's coastal defense batteries were also launching a counterattack, but their counterattack seemed so weak.
Among these coastal defense guns, the largest caliber is only 305 mm. For German Navy and Capital Ships, there is no threat at all. So, they were almost entirely in a position to be beaten.
Under the sharp artillery fire of German Navy's Capital Ships, Naval Base Norfolk's shore defenses were quickly destroyed. And Naval Base Norfolk, like a weak little girl, was completely exposed in front of the strong man German fleet.
"Destroy Naval Base Norfolk!" Admiral Hipper ordered with a cold face.
German fleet began to adjust the target and poured shells into Naval Base Norfolk. At this moment, the US officers and soldiers in the base are evacuating. In fact, after German Navy did not dispatch Carrier-based aircraft, but dispatched a fleet to forcibly break into Chesapeake Bay, United States knew that Naval Base Norfolk could not be defended. If you continue to resist, you may end up being wiped out.
Therefore, the senior management of American Navy issued a retreat order to Naval Base Norfolk.
Although, United States invested heavily here. But when there was no other way, the personnel could only be evacuated. As for the naval base, it can be rebuilt later.
Two hours later, German fleet left Chesapeake Bay, entered Atlantic Ocean and left. And Naval Base Norfolk has been turned into ruins. Not only did German fleet bombard Naval Base Norfolk with Naval Gun, but Carrier-based aircraft from Carrier Fleet also joined in. That's why we were able to destroy this place in such a short period of time.