On the number 'Mutsu' Battleship, Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō's face was very ugly. The firelight on the number 'Ōmi' Battleship made his heart feel like bleeding.
You know, before 'Yamato-class' Battleship entered service, 'Kii-class' Battleship was Island Nation Navy's most powerful Battleship. However, in the last naval battle, they had already sunk two ships 'Kii-class' and 'Battleship'. In this naval battle, they will sink the remaining two ships 'Kii-class' and Battleship. And, I'm afraid they will lose more Battleship. This is undoubtedly a particularly heavy blow to the Island Nation fleet.
"Your Excellency Commander, the number 'Ōmi' Battleship has been hit many times. I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for long." Major General Suzuki Yoshio said with a pale face.
Once the 'Ōmi' number Battleship is sunk, it means that they have completely lost this naval battle. This is undoubtedly another unacceptable result for Island Nation Navy.
"It seems that we really shouldn't have a night battle with the Germany people! In a night battle, no matter how powerful our Capital Ships is, it is of no use if it cannot hit the opponent." Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō sighed.
Most of the Capital Ships in the Island Nation fleet were newly built after the end of the last war. Capital Ships are much newer than those of German Navy. And the caliber of the main gun is also larger and seems to be more powerful. However, the result of the naval battle made these generals of Island Nation Navy almost start to doubt their life. However, their cutting-edge warships were beaten hard by German Navy's outdated warships, causing heavy losses.
Major General Suzuki Yoshio nodded. During the night battle, the Island Nation fleet indeed suffered a great loss. They were unable to hit German fleet, but German fleet was able to hit their warships with its advanced electronic technology. This puts the Island Nation fleet in a completely passive state of being beaten. No matter how powerful the Island Nation battleship is, it can't hold it back!
Of course, if you fight German fleet during the day, it might be different. At least the hit rate and effective range of the Island Nation fleet can be improved a lot, and it may not be able to compete with German fleet.
However, if the battle really takes place during the day, German Navy's powerful Carrier-based Aircraft Unit may become Island Nation Navy's nightmare again. At least, Island Nation Navy's current Carrier-based aircraft simply cannot compete with Carrier-based aircraft of German Navy. At that time, the warships of the Island Nation fleet will inevitably be attacked by German Navy's Carrier-based aircraft's Encirclement Offensive.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a violent explosion sounded on the 'Ōmi' number Battleship. The dazzling firelight seemed to illuminate the entire sea at this moment.
The faces of Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō and Major General Suzuki Yoshio became even more ugly. They all knew what was going on. 'Ōmi' number Battleship is probably doomed.
Soon, Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō and Major General Suzuki Yoshio were reported. In the previous battle, the 'Ōmi' No. Battleship was hit in the ammunition magazine of the front main turret. As a result, a large number of 410mm artillery shells in the ammunition depot exploded. The violent explosion directly tore the entire front half of the Battleship's 'Ōmi' into pieces. This kind of injury is completely irreparable for 'Ōmi' number Battleship.
"Your Excellency Commander, the number 'Ōmi' Battleship has been sunk." Major General Suzuki Yoshio reported.
Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō also knew this, because he almost watched the 'Ōmi' number Battleship sinking bit by bit. This is undoubtedly an extremely heavy blow to the Island Nation fleet.
After losing two Battleships, they only had two Battleships left. But German fleet is still five Capital Ships. It can be said that German fleet has achieved an overwhelming advantage.
"Order the fleet to turn around and withdraw from the battle!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
Obviously, if they continue to fight, their only fate may be to be sunk by German fleet one by one.
"Sir Commander, German warship is faster than ours. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get rid of them." Major General Suzuki Yoshio said.
The 'Suruga' number Battleship and the 'Ōmi' number Battleship that sank in the battle are the fastest Capital Ships, with a maximum speed of 29 knots. However, for the following "Mutsu" number Battleship and "Ise" number Battleship, it would be very good if the maximum speed can be increased to 25 knots. It is almost impossible to escape the pursuit of five Battlecruisers from German fleet.
"I know! The Germany people gathered this time should all be their Battlecruiser. In terms of speed, we are indeed no match for the Germany people." Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō said.
Even the maximum speed of 'Yamato-class' Battleship is only 27.5 knots. If you want to compete in speed with Battlecruiser of German Navy, you can't do it.
"Order the 'Kitakami' and 'Oi', as well as other destroyer formations, to prepare! As long as the Germany people dare to pursue them, let them taste the power of our Type 93 Torpedo!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
Although two Capital Ships were sunk, this caused heavy losses to the Island Nation fleet. However, Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō still did not give up. If they can use lightning strikes to cause German fleet to pay heavy losses, maybe they can reverse the situation.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio immediately went to give the order.
'Kitakami' number Light Cruiser and 'Oi' number Light Cruiser, these are the secret weapons of the Island Nation fleet. Both Light Cruiser can belong to 'Kuma-class' Light Cruiser. It's just that they all accepted modifications. The original 'Kuma-class' Light Cruiser was equipped with four 140mm main guns. However, the three 140mm main guns of the 'Kitakami' number Light Cruiser and the 'Oi' number Light Cruiser were cancelled. The saved displacement and space were replaced with 10-seater four-unit 610mm Heavy Torpedo.
This also means that the 'Kitakami' number Light Cruiser and the 'Oi' number Light Cruiser can launch forty 610 mm Torpedo at one time. Judging from the terrifying power of the 610mm Torpedo, this is undoubtedly extremely abnormal. Once it is attacked like this, no warships may be able to withstand it.
The two Light Cruiser also have new titles and are called heavy mine-armed cruisers. Once these two Light Cruiser lead a group of destroyers to launch a lightning strike, it will undoubtedly be a very big threat. Especially in a night battle environment, the threat will be further enhanced.