"Your Excellency Commander, our air defense fighters have suffered heavy losses. However, they also shot down a lot of German aircraft. Now, they are still trying their best to intercept German aircraft group." Lieutenant General Halsey reported to Admiral Nimitz.
"Well! They are all Valiant of United States of America." Admiral Nimitz said.
It is undoubtedly very rare for the U. S. military's air defense fighters to be able to intercept the huge Carrier-based aircraft group of German Navy with their backward performance. Of course, they also paid an unimaginable price for this.
However, what worries Admiral Nimitz is that this is only the first batch of German Navy's fleet. It is conceivable that there will definitely be multiple groups of German military aircraft attacking them in the future. After all, German Navy has twenty aircraft carriers, and almost all of them are large aircraft carriers. These aircraft carriers carry much more Carrier-based aircraft than the 24 aircraft carriers of American Navy.
Now facing the first fleet of German Navy, they have already suffered heavy losses. Next, facing the other fleets of German Navy, what will they use to intercept them? At that time, I'm afraid they will have to rely on their own fleet's anti-aircraft firepower.
"Dong-dong-dong! Ta-ta-ta-ta!"
In the sky, the fierce battle between Carrier-based aircraft on both sides continued. However, as time goes by, the airspace of the battle has become closer and closer to the sea area where American fleet and Aircraft Carrier Formation are located. Although, German Navy, Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber are constantly shot down. But they always fly in that direction.
"Damn it, the Germany people are about to break into our fleet. They still have so many Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber, we must shoot down more Germany people's Bomber!" ordered the US air defense fighter Commander.
"Yes, sir!" The remaining US air defense fighter pilots were full of momentum.
Although, there are still more than a hundred of these air defense fighters left. However, there are still more than sixty escort fighters of German military. The number of those Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber is more than one hundred and eighty. It is undoubtedly very difficult for these American Navy air defense fighters to intercept all those Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber. What's more, German Navy's Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber fleets are only one step away from their Aircraft Carrier Formation.
"Da da da!"
A F4F fighter plane beat German military and a Torpedo Bomber until it burst into flames and fell into the sea. But at the same time, this F4F fighter plane was also hit by a FW-190 fighter from German military and disintegrated in the air.
The fierce battle is still continuing. Planes one after another were shot down from the sky. There are not only German military, Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber, but also US military escort fighter jets. Occasionally, German military's FW-190 fighter or BF-109 fighter was shot down. Even though German military's fighter jets have advanced performance, they will still be shot down in a melee.
"God! I'm bitten, who will rescue me?" Panic, a US military pilot, shouted.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, the German military fighter jet diving from high altitude opened fire. The cannon shells blew the glass cockpit to pieces. Also torn to pieces was the US military pilot. After the plane lost control, it fell toward the sea.
The combat airspace between the two sides is getting closer and closer to American Navy and Aircraft Carrier Formation.
"God! I saw Aircraft Carrier Formation of Americans. There are too many of their aircraft carriers!" a Germany pilot exclaimed.
"No matter how many aircraft carriers Americans have, we will sink them all!"
"Fighter squadron, continue to intercept the escort fighters of Americans. Dive Bomber squadron and Torpedo Bomber squadron, the next step is up to you." Commander of German military's fleet ordered.
"Understood, sir!" replied the squadron leaders.
"Your Excellency Commander, German aircraft group is very close to our Aircraft Carrier Formation, and their attack will start soon." Lieutenant General Halsey replied.
Although German carrier-based aircraft group has been weakened, the number of the fleet is still very large. Therefore, even Lieutenant General Halsey is a little nervous.
"The next battle will be left to our anti-aircraft firepower. Believe in our anti-aircraft firepower, we will definitely be able to withstand the Germany people's attack!" Admiral Nimitz said.
"Order the anti-aircraft fighters to withdraw from the battle to avoid accidental damage. The fleet's anti-aircraft firepower opened fire and shot down German aircraft. Fight to the end for Republic of America!" Admiral Nimitz gave the order.
"Long live Republic of America!" American Navy Aircraft Carrier Formation officers and soldiers shouted one after another.
Although it was the first time for many Americans to go to the battlefield, which made them a little nervous when facing German military's huge Carrier-based aircraft group. Many people even had their palms sweating. However, this did not prevent their eyes from being full of determination. They are even more confident about the next battle.
"Fire!"
Following Commander's order, the warships of American Navy and Aircraft Carrier Formation began shooting.
The first one to fire was 127mm Anti-aircraft Gun. These large-caliber Anti-aircraft Gun have a long range and are also very powerful. Whether it is a destroyer, a cruiser, or an aircraft carrier, the battleships of American Navy are all equipped with this large-caliber Anti-aircraft Gun.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Anti-aircraft Gun's artillery shell exploded in the air, leaving behind clouds of black smoke and sending shrapnel everywhere.
An unlucky Dive Bomber was hit by a 127mm Anti-aircraft Gun shell. Even though the Dive Bomber's body structure is relatively strong, it still cannot withstand such large-caliber shells. During the explosion, the Dive Bomber was torn into pieces on the spot. The pilot was also killed on the spot and was unable to even parachute.
German Navy's fleet is now dispersed. On the sea, American Navy's 24 aircraft carriers, plus a large number of escort warships, were densely packed, occupying a large area of the sea.
Although there are many German carrier-based aircraft group, it is impossible to cover everything. Therefore, they can only choose the targets to focus on.
"Attention, Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber squadrons, attack the aircraft carriers located in the southwest corner. Our goal is to deal with these aircraft carriers first. Leave the rest of the aircraft carriers to follow-up brothers!" Commander of German military ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
A large number of German military Carrier-based aircraft began to pounce on the US military's Aircraft Carrier Formation. Their target is American Navy 2nd Carrier Fleet. This is mainly because the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier appears larger.