"General, the flagship is calling. General Kimmel has led the 1st Capital Ships formation towards us. According to the current speed, it is expected to rendezvous with us in about an hour." On the "Iowa" Battleship, a staff officer reported to Lieutenant General Ingersoll.
Ingersoll Lieutenant General breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the news.
Although they are still facing the threat of German Navy 15 Capital Ships. However, with the strength of six 'Iowa-class' and 'Battleship' ships, there is no problem in persisting for an hour.
If the Capital Shipss of both Capital Ships formations were not damaged, and at the same time they had to guard against German Navy's Torpedo boats and submarines, they might only need half an hour to rendezvous.
"General Kimmel chose to rescue us, so General Ingram can only say sorry. May God bless them!" Lieutenant General Ingersoll said.
Indeed, after American fleet the 3rd Capital Ships formation Commander Rear Admiral Ingram learned that the 1st Capital Ships formation rushed to rescue the 2nd Capital Ships formation, his face turned scary. Obviously, the 3 Capital Ships formation has been abandoned.
"Order the fleet to continue sailing northeast. No matter what choice General Kimmel makes, if we want to survive, we must merge with the main force! Otherwise, we will die!" Rear Admiral Ingram ordered.
Although, Rear Admiral Ingram felt very aggrieved. But he knew that General Haspen Kimmel made the right choice. Compared with the 3 Capital Ships formation, the 2nd Capital Ships formation is more important. 'Iowa-class' Battleship is inherently stronger than 'South Dakota-class' Battleship, especially since the 2nd Capital Ships formation has six Capital Ships ships, while the 3rd Capital Ships formation has only four ships. If the 2nd Capital Ships formation can be rescued, even if all the 3 Capital Ships formation is lost, then the loss of American fleet will be relatively small.
"Yes, General!" the staff officer immediately issued the order.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The Capital Ships formation of German Atlantic Fleet has now shortened the distance to within 15 kilometers. Even in a night environment, American fleet is still not visible at this distance. However, through Fire-control Radar, they have been able to launch attacks.
Five 'Bavaria-class' Battleship and three 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser began to attack the four 'South Dakota-class' Battleship of the American fleet 3 Capital Ships formation. German fleet is now fighting in a two-on-one manner, trying to eliminate as many as possible the four 'South Dakota-class' and Battleship of American fleet.
'South Dakota-class' Battleship is very powerful, but German Navy's 50 times caliber 210mm Main Gun can still pose a fatal threat to it. If hit, it can still penetrate its defensive armor.
"Counterattack!" Rear Admiral Ingram gave the order to counterattack.
Although, Fire-control Radar of American Navy is slightly inferior to Fire-control Radar of German Navy in terms of performance. But it's also possible to provide them with rough data. If you are lucky and hit Capital Ships from German fleet, there will be no problem. 'South Dakota-class' Battleship's 410mm Main Gun, although it is 45 times the caliber, is also not weak in power. Once a hit is obtained, it will pose a great threat to German Navy's 'Bavaria-class' Battleship and 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The three triple-mounted 45-caliber 410mm Main Gun of the USS South Dakota Battleship began a fierce bombardment. The remaining three ships, 'South Dakota-class' and Battleship, also followed closely and began to attack.
For a time, the sound of gunfire rumbled on the sea, and a total of 12 Capital Shipss from both sides started a fierce battle.
In the eastern waters of Flores Island, German Home Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet also began to attack the six ships 'Iowa-class' Battleship of the 2nd Capital Ships formation of American Navy.
Home Fleet's four 'Kaiser-class' Battleship and four 'Brandenburg-class' Battlecruiser are all equipped with 50 times the caliber 410mm Main Gun, which is powerful. These eight Capital Shipss dealt with the four 'Iowa-class' Battleships of American Navy in a two-on-one situation. Mediterranean Fleet's four 'Helgoland-class' Battleship and three 'Moltke-class' Battlecruiser will deal with the remaining two 'Iowa-class' Battleship respectively. Among them, four 'Helgoland-class' Battleship dealt with the 'Illinois' Battleship, which was second to last in the battle line. The three ships 'Moltke-class' and 'Battlecruiser' dealt with the 'Kentucky' USS Battleship located at the end of the battle line.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Under the guidance of Fire-control Radar, the 15 Capital Ships ships of German Navy took the lead in launching the attack.
According to the intelligence they obtained, they have learned that the 1 Capital Ships formation of American Navy is on its way. Therefore, they must seize the time to inflict heavy damage or even sink these Capital Ships of the American fleet 2 Capital Ships formation as much as possible. Otherwise, when the five 'Montana-class' Battleship of the American fleet 1 Capital Ships formation arrive, even if they have a numerical advantage, it may not be easy to defeat American fleet. After all, whether it is 'Iowa-class' Battleship or 'Montana-class' Battleship, they are all very powerful. Especially 'Montana-class' Battleship, with thick armor and powerful firepower, surpasses all Capital Ships from German Navy.
In a one-on-one duel, no Capital Ships of German Navy can compete with American Navy's 'Montana-class' Battleship. The only way to defeat them may be to gather multiple Capital Shipss to launch Encirclement Offensives.
Although it has a certain numerical advantage, the numerical advantage is not too great. German fleet can only use various methods to defeat the American fleet Capital Ships formation as much as possible, so that it can gain a greater advantage in the final showdown with 'Montana-class' Battleship.
The cannonballs roared past and hit the sea, splashing high water columns.
Despite the guidance of Fire-control Radar, the hit rate is still horribly low. For this reason, German fleet can only keep closing the distance, hoping to improve the hit rate.
As for the American Navy 2nd Capital Ships formation, because it was dragged down by the severely damaged Capital Ships, its speed could not be increased, and it could only watch German fleet approaching.
"Fight back! Let the Germany people know that even if we are Encirclement Offensive, we are not afraid of them!" Lieutenant General Ingersoll ordered.
"Yes, General!"
American Navy The six ships 'Iowa-class' Battleship of the 2nd Capital Ships formation immediately launched a fierce counterattack.