"Boom! Boom!"
A violent explosion sounded on the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown'. Carrier-based aircraft of German Navy was frantically smashing Aerial Bomb into the aircraft carrier. Although the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' has increased its speed to thirty knots at this moment, rushing left and right on the sea like a bison, it still cannot escape the attacks of Carrier-based aircraft from German Navy, and Aerial Bomb continues to score hits.
Four Torpedo Bomber launched an attack on the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' from the flank. At this moment, the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' was avoiding Aerial Bomb in the sky and did not notice it at all.
Four Torpedo Bomber dropped Torpedo less than 800 meters away from the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown'. Eight heavy aviation aircraft Torpedo hit the sea heavily and sank into the sea. But they quickly got together and rushed towards the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' at high speed.
"Torpedo! Torpedo found on the port side!" The sailors on the aircraft carrier discovered the Torpedo rushing towards them at high speed and shouted heartbreakingly.
The captain of the aircraft carrier also discovered the threat and immediately instructed the aircraft carrier to make an emergency turn.
But unfortunately, it's still too late. Among the four Torpedo, two were successful.
"Boom! Boom!"
Two Heavy Torpedo exploded on the side of the aircraft carrier, and the high-energy explosives in the warhead instantly exploded with huge power. Two large holes were torn into the side underwater armor of the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown'. Sea water began to pour into the aircraft carrier's body crazily.
Although there are multiple Watertight Compartment inside the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier. Even if it is hit by Torpedo, as long as Watertight Compartment is turned off, it will not have much impact on the aircraft carrier. However, the battle has just begun. As German carrier-based aircraft group's attacks became more and more fierce, the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' was hit more and more times. It won't be long before this aircraft carrier is probably sunk.
After the fierce battle lasted for more than twenty minutes, the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' had been destroyed. The entire hull was burning, and it had been hit by as many as twenty aviation Armor-piercing Shells. The fire that broke out in the battleship could not be extinguished at all, and it was still spreading to the sinking cabin. The toxic gases produced by the fires will even kill many sailors.
In addition, the aircraft carrier "Yorktown" also suffered eight Heavy Torpedo. As a result, its hull has been seriously flooded. Although multiple Watertight Compartments were closed, the hull had tilted slightly due to too much water.
"Sir, the damage to our aircraft carrier is too serious. It can no longer be saved. Please abandon the ship." The officer in charge of damage control reported to the captain. Despite their efforts, there were so many attacks that the aircraft carrier could no longer hold on.
"Is it irreversible?" The captain was obviously a little reluctant.
"Yes, sir. Our aircraft carrier is tilting. Moreover, the attacks by the Germany people are continuing, causing the damage to our ship's hull to become more and more serious. In this case, it is expected that our ship's hull may capsize in ten minutes."
The captain hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, abandon the ship!"
After the captain of the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' gave the order to abandon the ship, the sea valve was opened, further accelerating the sinking of the aircraft carrier. Ten minutes later, the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' sank into the sea. Most of the sailors on the aircraft carrier evacuated safely. But whether they can survive this naval battle depends on whether God can bless them.
"Boom!"
Less than five minutes after the aircraft carrier 'Yorktown' sank, an earth-shattering explosion sounded on the aircraft carrier 'Hornet'. Thick smoke billowed into the sky from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet.
"What's going on? Has the ammunition depot been detonated?" Admiral Ernest King looked very ugly.
"It's either an ammunition depot or an oil depot!" Lieutenant General Halsey looked gloomy.
Whether it is an oil depot or an ammunition depot, once an explosion occurs during battle, the threat posed to the aircraft carrier is fatal. Almost no aircraft carrier can survive the explosion of an ammunition depot or oil depot.
The aircraft carrier USS Hornet was indeed penetrated by a Aerial Bomb in its ammunition depot, causing a fatal explosion. Thousands of tons of ammunition inside exploded. The huge power almost destroyed the entire aircraft carrier. Especially the bottom of the ship was completely blown to pieces. Seawater is pouring into the ship crazily, and the entire aircraft carrier is sinking into the sea at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In less than five minutes, the USS Hornet sank into the sea, becoming the second aircraft carrier sunk by German carrier-based aircraft group.
"General, both the 'Yorktown' and the 'Hornet' were sunk by the Germany people. The 'Hornet' is being attacked by the Encirclement Offensive and is in a very dangerous situation." Lieutenant General Halsey looked serious.
General Ernest King nodded. "We have lost this battle!"
Although, they caused an almost devastating blow to German Home Fleet's Capital Ships formation. But now they have lost two fleet aircraft carriers, and the other one may be lost soon. In addition, German carrier-based aircraft group will continue to launch attacks, which will only cause US and British Navy to suffer greater losses.
The USS Wasp aircraft carrier is indeed in a very dangerous situation at this moment. German carrier-based aircraft group, having almost eliminated its escort warships, is concentrating on launching the final attack.
Aerial Bomb and aviation Torpedo are hitting this aircraft carrier one after another. causing its hull to suffer greater damage.
In addition to the USS Wasp, German carrier-based aircraft group also began to attack other aircraft carrier battle groups. They are obviously determined to sink more US and British Navy aircraft carriers in this attack, thereby laying the foundation for final victory.
The USS Wasp's death struggle did not last long. Less than ten minutes later, the aircraft carrier also sank into the sea, becoming the third aircraft carrier American Navy lost in this naval battle.
Although, American Navy has a total of nine fleet aircraft carriers and four light aircraft carriers. But three fleet aircraft carriers were sunk, which was undoubtedly a very heavy blow. What's more, German carrier-based aircraft group's attacks are still continuing. US and British Navy No one knows how many aircraft carriers and other warships will be lost in the next naval battle. But one thing is certain, that is, US and British Navy will probably face a disastrous defeat in this naval battle.