"Hit, we hit Americans's battleship!" Seeing one's own shells hitting the target, they exploded. The Germany sailors on board the 'Caesar' Battleship couldn't help but cheer.
But then they discovered that American fleet's 'Montana-class' Battleship was not injured at all and continued to fire, which made everyone look stunned.
"General, Americans's 'Montana-class' Battleship armor is too thick. It will be very difficult to penetrate their main armor." Major General Rudolf said.
Lieutenant General Görcke nodded. "'Montana-class' Battleship is the most powerful Battleship of Americans. The armor of several important parts is very strong. It is very difficult to penetrate the opponent's armor!"
In fact, the current Capital Ships adopts a design concept that focuses on defense. That is to say, focus on strengthening the defense of key parts, and other places can be ignored. In a naval battle, as long as key parts are not destroyed, even if the warship is riddled with holes, it will not be sunk. In fact, even the combat effectiveness will not suffer much loss. 'Montana-class' Battleship focuses on strengthening the turret, command tower and side armor, giving it a very strong defense.
"General, what should we do?" Major General Rudolf was a little frustrated. If there is no way to sink the opponent's Battleship, then even if German fleet has a numerical advantage, it may be difficult to take advantage of this naval battle.
"Hold on a little longer and see if there will be a turn for the better!" Lieutenant General Görcke said.
If it doesn't work, Lieutenant General Görcke will not continue to persist. After all, if the fight continues, there will be fearless casualties. Since our own Capital Ships has no way to defeat the other party, we might as well leave it to the shore-based aircraft and Carrier-based aircraft. The aircraft's heavy aviation Armor-piercing Shell and heavy aviation Torpedo will also pose a greater threat to 'Montana-class' Battleship. As long as it takes enough bombs and Torpedo, it will be sunk.
In another time and space, Island Nation Navy's 'Yamato-class' Battleship all died at the hands of Americans's Carrier-based aircraft. In this time and space, German Navy can also use shore-based aircraft and Carrier-based aircraft to kill Americans's 'Montana-class' Battleship.
Major General Rudolf nodded, they all hoped that a miracle would happen.
"Boom! Boom!"
The fierce battle continued, German Navy's Capital Ships, relying on the advantage of Fire-control Radar, successively achieved hits. But unfortunately, 'Montana-class' Battleship's defense was very strong. Even if it was hit, the key parts were never penetrated. This allows American Navy's 'Montana-class' Battleship to still maintain strong combat effectiveness.
On the other hand, the three ships 'Iowa-class' Battleship following the five 'Montana-class' Battleship were at a disadvantage in the battle. After all, although 'Iowa-class' Battleship is powerful, its defense is not as perverted as 'Montana-class' Battleship. Especially the side armor is relatively weak. German fleet and 380mm Shell can penetrate it as long as it hits.
"Boom!"
A 410 mm shell fired from American Navy's 'Maine' Battleship hit German Navy's 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' Battlecruiser. The shell hit the superstructure of the 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' Battlecruiser, not only breaking a mast but also igniting a raging fire. The most important thing is that even the Radar on the mast was damaged.
"Very well, seize the opportunity and gather firepower to attack the burning warship belonging to the Germany people. Kill him!" Admiral Haspen Kimmel ordered. He wanted to seize this opportunity and sink the 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' number Battlecruiser in one fell swoop, thereby achieving greater results.
All of a sudden, the five American Navy ships 'Montana-class' and Battleship began to concentrate their firepower on the 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' ship Battlecruiser. Shells fell like raindrops around the 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' Battlecruiser, making this huge Battlecruiser look dangerous.
"General, the number Battlecruiser of 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' caught fire, and was attacked by Encirclement Offensive of Americans!" Major General Rudolf reported.
Lieutenant General Görcke couldn't help but feel nervous. "Order 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' No. Battlecruiser to withdraw from the battle immediately!"
In the previous naval battle, they had already lost one Battleship. Vice Admiral Görcke does not want to lose another Battlecruiser.
"Yes, General." Major General Rudolf nodded.
After receiving the order, the 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' number Battlecruiser broke away from the battle line and began to withdraw from the battle. As a Battlecruiser built on the hull of British Navy's 'Hood-class' Battlecruiser, the speed of 'Brandenburg-class' Battlecruiser can reach 33 knots. This speed is already comparable to 'Iowa-class' Battleship before he was injured. Therefore, even if American fleet wanted to pursue him, he couldn't.
"General, the burning warship owned by Germany escaped." Rear Admiral Corville looked regretful.
If German Navy's 'Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm' number Battlecruiser doesn't escape, it may not be long before American fleet will gain another victory.
"Hmph! I want to see how many warships they can let escape!" Admiral Haspen Kimmel's face was ashen.
After German fleet injured Capital Ships withdraws from the battle, their pressure will gradually ease.
"Order all ships to continue firing! Let the Germany people see that our Battleship is the most powerful!" Admiral Haspen Kimmel ordered.
"Yes, General." Rear Admiral Corville replied.
Five minutes later, German Navy's number 'Wörth', Battlecruiser, was also shot and caught fire. Although the injury was not serious, the fire almost illuminated the entire battleship. American fleet once again concentrated its firepower and opened fire on the 'Wörth' number Battleship.
With no other option, Lieutenant General Görcke had no choice but to order 'Wörth' number Battlecruiser to also withdraw from the battle.
Two Capital Shipss in a row withdrew from the battle, leaving only 13 Capital Shipss on the German Navy battle line to continue fighting. Although there is still a numerical advantage, it is no longer huge.
What's more, American Navy's 'Montana-class' Battleship showed extremely strong combat effectiveness. If the battle continues, German fleet may be hit more and more Capital Ships.
"We can't continue. Order the fleet to turn around and break away from contact with Americans. We are no match for Americans's 'Montana-class' Battleship. Let's leave the next battle to the shore-based aircraft and Carrier-based aircraft!" Lieutenant General Görcke issued the order.