American Navy's 'Montana-class' Battleship is indeed very powerful, worthy of being called the most powerful Battleship in the world. Even if Island Nation Navy's 'Yamato-class' Battleship is compared to it, I'm afraid it may not be stronger than 'Montana-class' Battleship. With extremely thick armor and four triple-mounted 50 times caliber 410mm Main Gun, almost no Capital Ships currently in service from various countries can compete with it.
Even those German Navy and Capital Ships, although numerous in number, are after all old warships that have been in service for more than 20 years. Even after modern modifications, it is still inferior to 'Montana-class' Battleship in many aspects. Especially in terms of defense, it is much worse than 'Montana-class' Battleship. Even the 50 times caliber 410mm Main Gun can hardly penetrate the main armor of 'Montana-class' Battleship, let alone the 50 times caliber 380mm Main Gun.
Therefore, as soon as he found out that Americans's 'Montana-class' Battleship could not deal with it, Lieutenant General Görcke did not hesitate to give the order for the fleet to retreat. He knew that if the entanglement continued, more and more warships would be hit and German fleet would have to withdraw from the battle.
This naval battle has just begun. The Capital Ships formation of German Navy still has many tasks to perform. If there are too many losses in the duel with the American Navy Capital Ships formation, it will not be cost-effective.
What's more, they have now destroyed three American Navy'Iowa-class'Battleship. Although one of them was sunk and two more were damaged, overall, they still took advantage.
In addition, in the western sea area of Flores Island, the Capital Ships formation of German Atlantic Fleet is still ravaging the 3rd Capital Ships formation of American Navy. Although the performance of 'South Dakota-class' Battleship is also very advanced, it does not have as perverted defense as 'Montana-class' Battleship. Under the German fleet's Encirclement Offensive, one after another, the 'South Dakota-class' Battleship were hit and then burst into flames.
When the battle in the eastern part of Flores Island came to an end, the naval battle in the western part of Flores Island also came to an end. The German Atlantic Fleet Capital Ships formation sank the four 'South Dakota-class' Battleship of the American Navy 3rd Capital Ships formation at the cost of one Capital Ships being severely damaged. Although, the rest of the Light Cruiser and the destroyer heads escaped early. However, after the American Navy 3 Capital Ships formation lost four 'South Dakota-class' Battleship, it was already in name only.
German Navy's Capital Ships formation, in this naval battle, one Capital Ships was sunk, one Capital Ships was severely damaged, and two Capital Shipss were injured, American Navy and seven Capital Shipss were sunk. Moreover, among the remaining eight American Navy and Capital Ships, basically every one was injured. However, the injuries to some battleships were not serious and did not affect subsequent battles.
After Lieutenant General German Home Fleet Capital Ships of the Commander Görcke formation issued the order to retreat, Capital Ships of the Capital Ships formation of German Home Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet stopped shooting one after another and began to turn.
Almost all of these Capital Shipss have implemented light blackouts. Therefore, once the main gun stops firing, it is almost completely invisible to the naked eye at a distance of more than ten kilometers. Although Radar can still be detected, the distance is getting farther and farther, and it is almost impossible to hit and deal with it.
"General, the Germany people have escaped!" Rear Admiral Corville reported on the 'Montana' Battleship.
Admiral Haspen Kimmel looked angry, and now he was almost biting his teeth into pieces. German Navy took advantage of this battle. But American Navy suffered heavy losses!
"Damn Germany people!" General Haspen Kimmel couldn't help but curse.
"General, do we want to pursue him?" Rear Admiral Corville asked.
General Haspen Kimmel hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and refused.
"The Germany people are withdrawing to the central waters of Azores. If we pursue them, we may not be able to catch up. Even if we catch up, what can we do to the Germany people when they want to escape? There are still a few hours and daybreak will come.. The airports of the Germany people are probably full of planes equipped with bombs and Torpedo. Once dawn, they will take off planes to attack us. If they continue to advance eastward, it will be a dead end." Admiral Haspen Kimmel said.
He did not want his fleet to be attacked by German Navy's shore-based aircraft and Carrier-based aircraft's Encirclement Offensive. No matter how powerful the defense of 'Montana-class' Battleship is, it will still be sunk if it is attacked by an overwhelming and intensive attack from enemy aircraft. Those heavy aviation Armor-piercing Shell will explode the 'Montana-class' Battleship into holes. And those heavy aviation Torpedo will blow big holes near their waterline. When too much seawater pours into the hull, even 'Montana-class' Battleship will inevitably sink into the sea.
Therefore, American fleet's only option now is to evacuate this sea area. Try to escape from the strike radius of German Navy's plane before dawn. However, from now on, it is undoubtedly very difficult. Because American fleet and the remaining Capital Ships, almost all of them were injured, and some were seriously injured, and their speed was also affected.
"General, do we still want to continue attacking the Germany people's base? The previous shelling probably did not completely destroy the Germany people's base." Rear Admiral Corville continued.
Admiral Haspen Kimmel shook his head. "We have no time to waste. Now, we must seize the time and leave this sea area immediately!"
"Report, the 3rd Capital Ships formation called, the four 'South Dakota-class' Battleship were sunk by Germany people during the naval battle!" a Communications Officer reported.
Suddenly, General Haspen Kimmel's face became very ugly. All four Capital Shipss in the 3rd Capital Ships formation were sunk. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the American Navy Capital Ships formation. Now, they only have eight Capital Shipss left. Compared with German Navy, they are even more at a disadvantage.
Of course, the performance of 'Montana-class' Battleship is incredible. However, it is very difficult to say whether it can turn the tide in a naval battle.
"Send Telegram to the aircraft carrier 'Essex' and report our situation to General Nimitz. Request them to send Carrier-based aircraft to escort us after dawn!" Admiral Haspen Kimmel ordered.