South China Sea On the sea, the German Navy battleship formation is cruising. Huge battleships guarded the two aircraft carriers in the center. When the aircraft carriers 'Aries' and 'Taurus' dispatched a large number of Carrier-based aircraft to attack 1st Carrier Squadron of Island Nation Navy, the Battleship formation was responsible for the air defense mission.
For the Battleship formation, now Island Nation Navy, whether it is Capital Ship Squadron or the aircraft carrier fleet, is too far away from them. Therefore, in the current naval battle, they can only act as spectators.
Fortunately, in the battle last night, they sank two Island Nation Navy Capital Ship Squadron and Battleship. This is already a very good result. If Aircraft Carrier Formation can achieve greater results in today's battle. Then, German Navy will definitely win this naval battle.
On board the 'Blücher' No. Battlecruiser, officers and soldiers were repairing the area hit by artillery fire. During the battle last night, the number 'Blücher' Battlecruiser also suffered several shells. Although the areas hit were not critical, they still caused some damage. From the outside, the number 'Blücher', number Battlecruiser, also had several big holes and looked a little embarrassed.
The sailors can only make simple repairs now, and many of the other injuries need to be returned to the shipyard's dock for repairs. However, because they are only minor injuries that are not fatal. So, it doesn't take much time.
On the bridge, Lieutenant General Otto Schneewindt and Chief of Staff Major General Abraham were drinking coffee. The battle now has been handed over to the aircraft carrier Carrier-based Aircraft Unit, they just need to watch. This is undoubtedly a good opportunity to rest for the two people who have just experienced a big battle.
"Your Excellency Commander, Telegram from Army 23rd Army Group!" a Communications Officer reported.
"Telegram of the Army?" Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewinter was a little surprised. Generally speaking, the Army rarely contacts them directly. Even if something happens, Telegram is usually sent to Fleet Headquarters first, and then Fleet Headquarters forwards it to them.
However, Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind immediately began to read Telegram. After reading Telegram, Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind couldn't help but laugh.
"Your Excellency Commander, is there anything going on with the Army?" Major General Abraham asked.
"The army hopes that we will dispatch to provide them with fire support and support their counterattack 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army!" Otto? Lieutenant General Schneewind said.
After hearing this, Major General Abraham also laughed, "Island Nation people will probably burst into tears this time. They asked their navy to reinforce them and use Naval Gun to tear me apartOur army's line of defense. Now, our Army has also made such a request. When our large-caliber Naval Gun shell hits Island Nation's Army's head, they will definitely regret it!"
"Haha! Send Telegram to 23rd Army Group and tell them that tomorrow morning, we will launch artillery bombardment on the Island Nation's Army on time!" Lieutenant General Otto Schneewinter said.
Although there are some conflicts between the German Army and the navy. But overall, both sides still cooperated fully in this war. Especially on Pacific Theater, they must support each other so that they can persist until German military sends the main force to Pacific Theater. Therefore, the Navy generally will not refuse the Army's request.
Moreover, in the view of Lieutenant General Otto Schneewinter, this is just a small favor. With the strength of the fleet, it can be easily helped. Besides, assisting the army to defeat German military 18th Area Army is also a good military achievement.
"Let the fleet be ready, and we will set off after the aircraft carrier team ends the operation. After Island Nation Navy is defeated this time, it should no longer threaten us!" Otto Lieutenant General Schneewind said.
After Island Nation Navy 1st Carrier Squadron was severely injured, in the next period of time, German Navy could walk sideways on Western Pacific. As long as they are not attacked by Island Nation's Army Air Force, their safety is undoubtedly guaranteed. Besides, Island Nation's Army Air Force also suffered heavy losses under the attack of German Air Force. Therefore, they will encounter almost no danger during their actions at the South China Sea.
When German Navy's Aircraft Carrier Formation severely damaged Island Nation Navy 1st Carrier Squadron, the German Navy battleship formation immediately separated from Aircraft Carrier Formation and once again headed for the waters near Baofu, preparing to launch an artillery attack on the 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army on time.
Time passed little by little, and while 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army's generals were still thinking about what they should do next, German military had already started to take action.
German Army 23rd Army Group's three most elite divisions, plus the navy's Battleship formation, are already a force powerful enough to destroy 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army.
While Lieutenant General Akito Nakamura was still dawdling, he did not know that the crisis was about to befall them.
On the morning of April 16, the five Battlecruisers of the German Navy Battleship formation, protected by a large number of cruisers and destroyers, had arrived in the offshore waters of Baofu. They were cruising only about ten kilometers from the coast.
Because it had just dawned, 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army did not find any enemies on the sea.
"Command the fleet to prepare to fire! Let the Island Nation people see how powerful our firepower is." Lieutenant General Otto? Schneewinter issued the order in high spirits.
"Yes, General!" Major General Abraham nodded.
On the sea, German Navy's five Battlecruiser, 12 heavy cruisers, 16 Light Cruiser and 25 destroyers are all ready. The 210mm Main Gun of the heavy cruiser, the 150mm Main Gun of the Light Cruiser, and even the 105mm Main Gun of the destroyer are all powerful threats to targets on land.
"Fire!" As Lieutenant General Otto? Schneewinter personally issued the order to fire, the German Navy warships on the sea began to shell one after another.
The three-seat triple-mounted 380mm Main Gun of the Battlecruiser number 'Blücher' took the lead in starting the bombardment.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Accompanied by violent shelling, heavy shells flew out of the barrel and hit the coast.
Other Battlecruiser, heavy cruisers, Light Cruiser and destroyers followed closely and began the bombardment. For a moment, the sound of cannons rumbled on the sea, just like thunder. The shells were like raindrops, hitting the 18th Area Army of the Island Nation's Army position on the shore.