It was not just the American fleet 1st Capital Ships formation that was ambushed by German Navy's Torpedo boats and submarines, the 2nd Capital Ships 0 that attacked Santa Cruz The formation, the 3rd Capital Ships formation attacking Dafarang, and the 1st heavy cruiser formation attacking Corvo Island were all ambushed by German Navy's Torpedo boats and submarines.
Especially the 1st heavy cruiser formation did not have Capital Ships, so the six 'Baltimore-class' heavy cruisers suffered very heavy losses under German Navy's Encirclement Offensive.
"General, what should we do now? The Germany people dispatched Torpedo boats and submarines to sneak attack us, causing us a lot of losses. Obviously, their Capital Ships must be nearby." Rear Admiral Corville was a little worried.
The situation is now very clear. The Germany people have set a trap in the west of Azores, just waiting for Americans to get into it. But Americans was really fooled and fell into the trap foolishly.
Although, judging from the information compiled so far, American fleet's losses do not seem to be large. At least, none of the 15 Capital Shipss were sunk. However, the lightning protection strength of 'Iowa-class' Battleship and 'South Dakota-class' Battleship cannot be compared with that of 'Montana-class' Battleship. This also caused Battleship of both Capital Ships formations to suffer heavy losses.
In addition, American fleet's cruisers and destroyers also suffered heavy losses in the battle. This will make American fleet lack the protection of cruisers and destroyers in the next battle. Not only is the mine protection capability limited, but also the anti-aircraft firepower.
"General, do we want to continue attacking the German navy base?" Rear Admiral Corville asked.
"Continue! Seize the time to destroy these bases of the Germany people, and then evacuate!" General Haspen Kimmel ordered.
Destroy the base of German Navy, which is the intended combat target of American fleet. If these bases are not destroyed, American fleet will be in a very disadvantageous situation in the next battle.
"Yes, General." Rear Admiral Corville nodded. Immediately arrange for someone to send Telegram.
After being ambushed by German Navy, American fleet's location was actually exposed. Breaking radio silence at this time is no big deal.
But, will German Navy watch them destroy German Navy's base with fierce artillery fire? That is obviously impossible. The Capital Ships formation of German fleet has arrived on the battlefield.
German Navy dispatched Torpedo boats and submarines to sneak attack American fleet, just to further weaken their strength and create better opportunities for our own Capital Ships formation in the next battle.
"General, we destroyed some American cruisers and destroyers, and also hit their battleships. However, we have to admit that the defense of these three-level American battleships is very strong, even if they were hit by torpedoes, and more than one torpedo. However, they were not sunk, at most they were severely damaged. The American battleships, at least in terms of defense, are stronger than our battleships!" Lieutenant General George Friedberg sighed.
Admiral Rolf Kars nodded. "This is the latecomer advantage of Americans! Their Capital Ships are all newly commissioned warships. And our Capital Ships, even though it has undergone modern modifications, is an old hull after all. No matter how modified it is, there is still a big gap compared with American fleet in many aspects."
"General, can our Capital Ships destroy those Capital Ships that can defeat Americans?" George? Lieutenant General Fredberg was a little worried.
"It should be possible! After all, the strength of our Capital Ships formation is not weak. What's more, we now only choose to attack two Capital Ships formations of American Navy. We are not fighting against all Capital Ships of American Navy. We have a great advantage on every battlefield!" Admiral Rolf Kars said.
"I hope we can win! May God protect us!" George? Admiral Fredberg prayed to God.
"Our Capital Ships formation will definitely win!" General Rolf Kars is more confident about General Capital Ships formation.
Flores Island, Dafa lets, American fleet The four ships of the 3rd Capital Ships formation, 'South Dakota-class' Battleship, are still firing at the base of German Navy. Although, German Navy's coastal defense fortress is also fighting back. However, compared to the powerful firepower of American fleet, the counterattack of the coastal defense fortress seems a bit insignificant.
However, under the ambush of the previous German Navy high-speed Torpedo boats and submarines, the American Navy 3 Capital Ships formation still paid a heavy price. Four 'South Dakota-class' Battleship were all hit by Torpedo. Among them, the formation's flagship "South Dakota" Battleship and the "Indiana" Battleship suffered minor injuries. The "Massachusetts" Battleship and the "Alabama" Battleship suffered moderate damage. In addition, two Light Cruiser and three destroyers were sunk. This made the American Navy 3 Capital Ships formation be extra careful in the next battle, for fear of being attacked by German Navy again.
However, they did not expect that what appeared again was not the Torpedo boats and submarines of German Navy, but the Capital Ships formation of German Atlantic Fleet.
Atlantic Fleet Capital Ships The flagship 'Bavaria' Battleship led the way, followed by the remaining four ships 'Bavaria-class' Battleship, and the three 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser. There are many cruisers and destroyers around to protect them.
When German fleet appeared in the sea 25 kilometers away from the 3rd Capital Ships formation of American Navy, it was immediately discovered by their Sea-search radar.
"General, the Capital Ships of German Navy was discovered. A total of eight Capital Shipss are approaching us!" A staff officer reported to the American Navy 3rd Capital Ships formation Commander Rear Admiral Ingram.
"What? Eight Capital Shipss from the Germany people are here?" Rear Admiral Ingram's face suddenly became very ugly.
He also realized that this was clearly a trap set up by Germany people. First use Torpedo boats and submarines to sneak attack and cause losses to them, and then dispatch Capital Ships to try to destroy them in one fell swoop.
"Stop shelling the German navy base, turn around immediately, and leave this sea area!" Rear Admiral Ingram ordered.
If there is a duel with Capital Ships of German Navy, and the battle is in the offshore, the room for maneuver is too small, which is obviously not advantageous.