"General, Carrier-based aircraft of Americans and British has retreated." Major General Rudolf had a look of relief on his face.
However, the expression on Lieutenant General Görcke's face was still very solemn.
"No, don't be too happy. The battle is not over yet. The second wave of Americans and British is about to arrive. Let all officers and soldiers of the fleet be prepared. We must at least survive the second wave of attacks by Americans and British's Carrier-based aircraft group before we can be considered to have completely overcome this crisis." Lieutenant General Görcke said.
"Yes, General!" Major General Rudolf replied.
Under the attack of US and British Navy's first wave of Carrier-based aircraft groups, the German Home Fleet Capital Ships formation suffered considerable losses. More than ten destroyers and cruisers were lost, and two Capital Ships were also damaged. Although this kind of loss is very large, it is undoubtedly much smaller than if the entire fleet is annihilated. What's more, they were still fighting, shooting down many US and British Navy's Carrier-based aircraft, weakening US and British Navy's strength, and making a huge contribution to the development of the next battle in German Navy's favor.
A few minutes later, the second wave of Carrier-based aircraft group US and British Navy arrived. They broke through the interception of German Navy's carrier-based fighter jets and once again launched an attack on the German Home Fleet Capital Ships formation.
However, the losses of US and British Navy's second wave of Carrier-based aircraft groups were not small. More than two hundred Carrier-based aircrafts were shot down during the battle. The losses paid by the German Navy carrier-based fighter jets were relatively small.
German Navy's carrier-based fighters have already evacuated. They need to make a circle and then land on their own aircraft carrier to replenish fuel and ammunition and prepare for the next round of battle.
"Attack, kill these warships of Germany people!" US and British Navy's second wave of Carrier-based aircraft group launched an attack on German Home Fleet's Capital Ships formation.
Countless Carrier-based aircrafts began their attack against the fierce anti-aircraft firepower of the German Home Fleet Capital Ships formation.
"Hey, what's going on? Why are there only Capital Shipss of Germany people, but not their aircraft carriers?" Some US and British Navy Carrier-based aircraft pilots discovered something strange.
"Don't worry about it, whether it's the Capital Ships of the Germany people or the aircraft carrier, just sink them all!"
This also caused the two waves of Carrier-based aircraft of US and British Navy to attack the Capital Ships formation of German Home Fleet. The Capital Ships formation used itself as a decoy, attracting the firepower of Carrier-based aircraft from US and British Navy, thus ensuring the safety of Aircraft Carrier Formation and conserving its strength for the subsequent counterattack.
"Dong dong dong!"
The anti-aircraft firepower on the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser is firing fiercely. Anti-aircraft Gun bombs and anti-aircraft machine gun bullets formed a dense air defense firepower network in the air. Carrier-based aircraft and US and British Navy tried to break into the air defense fire network, but they all paid a heavy price. A large number of Carrier-based aircraft were shot down in the process.
However, because the escort battleships also suffered heavy losses, even though the anti-aircraft firepower of the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser was very intensive, there was still no Encirclement Offensive that could withstand the Carrier-based aircraft of the US and British Navy. It is said that two fists are no match for four hands.
"Boom! Boom!"
Violent explosions sounded on the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser, and aviation Armor-piercing Shell continued to hit the Battlecruiser, causing continuous damage to its hull.
At the same time, Torpedo Bomber of US and British Navy also took the opportunity to launch an attack.
In less than ten minutes, the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser was hit by eight Heavy Torpedo. A large number of Heavy Torpedo hit the side of the 'Weisenberg' Battlecruiser. One big hole after another was blown out of its side.
Faced with such damage, the damage control personnel on the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser almost despaired. Because too much water entered the battleship, the hull of the battleship tilted.
Soon, this huge Battlecruiser capsized on the sea and slowly sank into the sea, becoming the first Capital Ships lost by German Navy in this naval battle.
After the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser was sunk, the Carrier-based aircraft pilots of US and British Navy all cheered. Although they suffered a lot of losses, they finally saw huge results.
"Very good, continue the attack and sink all these warships of the Germany people!"
After the "Weisenberg" Battlecruiser was sunk, the "Frederick the Great" Battleship followed suit a dozen minutes later. This huge Battleship hit more than twenty heavy aviation Armor-piercing Shell and more than ten heavy aviation Torpedo. The huge hull has been severely damaged after suffering these losses.
Soon, the Battleship sank into the sea because it took in too much water. It became the second Capital Ships German Navy lost in this naval battle.
However, the attacks of the Carrier-based aircraft group of US and British Navy continue. German Navy's counterattack continues. Facing the enemy's Carrier-based aircraft attack, they have been fighting back with sharp anti-aircraft firepower.
"General, the 'Caesar' is no longer safe. Please evacuate here immediately!" Major General Rudolf suggested.
At this moment, the 'Caesar' number Battleship is also among Encirclement Offensive. However, this Battleship seems to have better luck, and it has only suffered minor injuries so far.
"No need! Although Americans and British's attack is very violent, it is not fatal to us. On the contrary, they have already lost a lot of Carrier-based aircraft. Next, we can easily get through it "I believe Aircraft Carrier Formation's counterattack will begin soon. By then, it will be enough for Americans and British to have a good drink." Lieutenant General Görcke's face was full of excitement.
Although, the Capital Ships formation suffered heavy losses under the attack of American Navy and British Navy's Carrier-based Aircraft Unit. But overall, the losses are worth it. They not only attracted the attacks of Carrier-based aircraft from American Navy and British Navy, protecting their own Aircraft Carrier Formation, but also consumed a large amount of Carrier-based aircraft from US and British Navy, thereby creating favorable conditions for their own counterattack.
German Home Fleet's Aircraft Carrier Formation is preparing a counterattack at this moment. On one aircraft carrier after another, Carrier-based aircraft, which has completed preparations for takeoff, is being transported to the deck by an elevator.
"Your Excellency Commander, we have discovered the location of US and British Navy." Karl Lieutenant General Wetzel said.
"Very good, take off immediately Carrier-based aircraft. Now, it's time for us to fight back!" Marshal Lütjens issued the order to fight back.