Fierce battles are still taking place in this sea area. German carrier-based aircraft group, in Encirclement Offensive is American Navy 2nd Carrier Fleet. Although the US air defense troops were still fighting back tenaciously, as more and more warships were sunk, the US air defense firepower gradually became sparse. At the same time, the originally dense air defense firepower network began to become full of loopholes.
"Very good, Valiants, continue the attack. Americans's aircraft carrier will appear in front of us soon. After taking out their outer escort warships, concentrate firepower to sink their aircraft carrier!" Carrier-based aircraft Commander of German military ordered.
"Yes, sir!" The pilots of German military were full of momentum.
The situation on the battlefield seems to be developing in favor of the Germany Carrier-based aircraft group. From the beginning of the attack to now, more than ten of the escort warships of American Navy 2nd Carrier Fleet have been sunk by German carrier-based aircraft group. Whether it is a cruiser or a destroyer, under German carrier-based aircraft group or Encirclement Offensive, the only way is to be sunk.
Although, the counterattack of American fleet's anti-aircraft firepower also shot down many German military and Carrier-based aircraft. But overall, German carrier-based aircraft group still has the absolute upper hand.
"General, our losses are too great." A general on the USS Franklin aircraft carrier said to Lieutenant General Fletcher.
Lieutenant General Fletcher nodded. "Our Carrier-based aircraft combat effectiveness is not as good as that of the Germany people. Whether it is the performance of Carrier-based aircraft or the quality of the pilots, there is a big gap with the Germany people. The fleet's air defense firepower also needs to be further strengthened. In addition, the sailors also lack experience."
"Yes, General. I heard that each aircraft carrier battle group of German navy has a dedicated large air defense cruiser. Perhaps we can also use this idea to deploy as many air defense weapons as possible on a large cruiser to serve as the main air defense battleship of the fleet." The general said.
"This is a good suggestion. After we finish fighting this battle, we can propose this to the Naval Ministry." Lieutenant General Fletcher said.
However, the prerequisite is that they must survive this fierce battle. Otherwise, once American Navy loses very ugly in this battle, even if they start building large anti-aircraft cruisers, it may not have any effect. Because Germany people will not give them any chance again.
"Well done, Valiants, attack the aircraft carrier of the East!" Carrier-based aircraft Commander of German military gave the order.
Their target is clearly the aircraft carrier Randolph of American Navy. This aircraft carrier is located at the edge of the formation, and its escort warships have almost been eliminated. Apart from one Light Cruiser and one destroyer, only the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' was left fighting alone.
Although the 127mm Anti-aircraft Gun, 40mm Anti-aircraft Gun, 20mm Anti-aircraft Gun and 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' were all firing desperately. However, this could no longer stop German military and Carrier-based aircraft from being smashed and thrown onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier.
"Woo! Woo!"
With a shrill roar, eight Dive Bombers of German military launched an attack on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph'.
"Dong dong dong!"
The anti-aircraft firepower on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' opened fire fiercely, trying to shoot down these German military's Dive Bomber. However, those Dive Bomber bravely walked through the hail of bullets. It dived from a high altitude until it was only 500 meters away from the sea, and then dropped the bomb.
The heavy Aerial Bomb hit the aircraft carrier 'Randolph', and the German military Dive Bomber one by one changed out of the dive course and began to climb, preparing for the second attack.
However, a Dive Bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire during the process and fell into the sea.
Of the eight Aerial Bomb dropped this time, four of them hit the target.
Several large holes were blown out of the deck of the aircraft carrier 'Randolph', and bombs exploded in the aircraft carrier's hangar. Not only were some spare aircraft blown up, but a raging fire was also set off.
In an instant, the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' seemed to be shrouded in fire and smoke.
"Good job, keep attacking!"
Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber of German military once again launched an attack on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph'.
Although the aircraft carrier 'Essex-class' has a full load displacement of more than 36,000 tons, it is truly a large fleet aircraft carrier. However, under German Navy, Carrier-based aircraft, and Encirclement Offensive, they looked very embarrassed.
The intensive anti-aircraft firepower was not enough to withstand the wolf-like attack of German carrier-based aircraft group. Instead, he was beaten so much that his whole body burst into flames.
"Torpedo, Torpedo was found on the port side!"
The sailors on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' shouted Panic.
Eight 533mm Heavy Torpedo are rushing towards the aircraft carrier from one kilometer away at a speed of 40 knots.
Some sailors even used Anti-aircraft Gun to straf the sea surface, trying to prevent these Torpedo from hitting their aircraft carriers. However, all this is in vain. It is basically impossible to hit Torpedo, which is sailing at high speed under the water.
In order to avoid these aircraft carriers Torpedo and 'Randolph' began an emergency evasion. The ship began to turn, aiming to aim the bow of the ship in the direction of Torpedo's attack, thereby reducing the chance of being hit by Torpedo.
However, all this is in vain. It is simply impossible to completely avoid these Torpedo. Among the 8 Heavy Torpedo, 3 achieved hits.
The powerful Heavy Torpedo blasted three large holes under the waterline of the aircraft carrier 'Randolph', and seawater poured into the ship crazily. Damage control personnel were unable to do anything about it and could only choose to close Watertight Compartment to prevent seawater from influx into other compartments.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Dense explosions sounded on the aircraft carrier 'Randolph'. One heavy aircraft Armor-piercing Shell hit the aircraft carrier one after another, and a violent explosion occurred.
Under the fierce attack of German carrier-based aircraft group, the aircraft carrier 'Randolph' was completely unable to fight back and could only passively withstand the blow.
German carrier-based aircraft group, Encirclement Offensive against the aircraft carrier 'Randolph', lasted for more than 20 minutes before it ended. This aircraft carrier suffered 12 Heavy Torpedo and 27 heavy aircraft Armor-piercing Shell. The entire hull was beaten with holes everywhere. Under such circumstances, even God cannot save this aircraft carrier.
Soon, the aircraft carrier sank into the sea, becoming the first aircraft carrier to be sunk in this naval battle. Of course, this won't be the last. German carrier-based aircraft group, has already pounced on other aircraft carriers.