Chapter 923: Just Start the Fight? !

If it is really a U.S. submarine that launches an attack at this time, it is an extremely wrong choice for the fleet to slow down to rescue and destroy the damaged warship, because at this time, the submarine is near the attacked warship, and the rescue warship will easily give the submarine a chance to attack again. Historically, U9 The submarine was able to kill 3 British armored cruisers within 1 hour. One of the important reasons was that the British cruiser carried out the rescue, which gave the submarine an opportunity. At this time, the correct choice should be the rescue by a destroyer or a small ship. After all, the destroyer It's fast and the target is relatively small. The battleship took evasive action.

At this time, the American warship more than ten kilometers away was also startled by the sudden explosion! Everyone agreed to say hello to each other and then went their separate ways. Why did such a thing suddenly happen?

"Go to hell, Japanese!" Soon some Americans who reacted quickly noticed that after the explosion, only three of the original four Japanese warships remained. The excited American naval officers said excitedly to the Japanese main fleet in the distance.

"Something seems to have happened to the Japanese fleet." Major General Sims put down the telescope in his hand and said. "Our submarines are not active in this area, are they?"

"There may be submarine activities, but they will never take the initiative to attack the Japanese fleet. We have not received any orders to start a war." The staff officer said with certainty.

And just when the Americans couldn't figure out the problem and were thinking wildly, the situation on the battlefield changed again! The lookout post of the Fuso suddenly reported that there was a submarine less than 3 kilometers away from the side of the fleet! And at this moment, there seemed to be a periscope secretly sticking out of the water! And it is precisely because of this move that completely detonated the tense nerves of the Japanese! Even under normal circumstances, the presence of a submarine near the fleet is considered a provocative act. At this time, one of his ships had just exploded inexplicably, and another submarine appeared not far away. This was enough reason for the Japanese to attack!

And unfortunately, this submarine is really an American submarine! But it makes sense when you think about it. Everyone is confronting each other, and two battleships are on board. Isn't it normal to send a few submarines to infiltrate each other? Therefore, in this area where people often appear and confront each other, it is normal for there to be submarines on the opposite side! At this time, an American submarine happened to appear next to the Japanese fleet... And then it was discovered! Before it was discovered, the Japanese fleet sank a ship inexplicably...

"What happened? One of the Japanese ships was exploded?! God, this is definitely my happiest day. A ship just exploded!" Captain Marsden, the captain of the Sturgeon submarine, was somewhat agitated. They said excitedly, but soon, they lost their excitement... Because the Japanese anti-submarine depth bombs have been dropped...

"Are the Japanese crazy? We are under attack!" Because of the angle of observation, Captain Marsden did not see the American fleet not far from him. After all, how high is a periscope? How far can you see? And there are Japanese hulls and smoke screens!

"Send a telegram immediately,

The Japanese attacked us! Right in Sea Area 3! "At periscope depth, telegrams can still be sent. And this telegram became the last fuse that triggered the conflict between the United States and Japan in the Bismarck Sea!

"The Japanese are attacking our submarine? The submarine is in this sea area?" a staff officer said in surprise after comparing the telegram and map. At this time, the rangefinder of the USS Nevada also observed water columns tens of meters high caused by the depth bombs!

"Are the Japanese crazy?!" Sims was dumbfounded. He really couldn't imagine that things would develop to this extent! A Japanese warship exploded suddenly, and then an American submarine appeared next to it... Then the Japanese attacked like this! Is this a bit too chatty?

"It's not really us, is it?" Sims really couldn't understand how terrifying it would be if such a Japanese ship exploded and an American submarine appeared next to it by accident... .

When the Japanese attack American submarines, they will naturally not forget the American fleet in the distance... In the eyes of the Japanese, when the U.S. fleet and submarines appeared, it was a dangerous signal. After their own warship exploded, they attacked the U.S. submarine. This actually represented the beginning of the conflict between the two sides. When the U.S. submarine sent out this After the telegram was sent, it was actually a matter of time before both sides opened fire!

And according to the Japanese style, since they have decided to fight, they naturally have to open fire first... After looking at the two American battleships in the distance, which were still looking exhausted and confused about the situation, Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi finally decided to open fire!

The battle alarm sounded first on the Fuso. Amidst the piercing alarm, all combatants were in position. The remaining auxiliary personnel also tied bundles of hammocks or other woven fabrics to the outside of part of the hull (which can be used to assist in defense against shrapnel). . The 871kg 15-inch artillery shell was lifted up with the help of the mechanical servo. The 10 15-inch mm heavy guns were aimed at the target in the distance. The muzzle was slightly lowered. After reaching the loading angle of 5 degrees, the gun breech was opened. , first the artillery shells, and then a set of launcher packages were put into the gun chamber in sequence. The gun's breech block then locked.

The 8-meter combined rangefinder at the top firmly locks the distant American warship in the center of the field of view. After magnifying 24 times, you can even see the distinctive turret layout of the Nevada. After the preparations for the Fuso were completed, the Kongo behind it also entered a state of combat readiness, with eight 14-inch L45 naval guns aimed at the opposite battleship New York.

However, unlike the arrogant Fuso, the Kongo does not have that much confidence to face the New York. The distance between the two sides is now only about 15 kilometers and the 8-inch armor belt is unreliable. The men who bought ships back then just followed the trend and were on the political team, but when a fight actually broke out, it was impossible to say that they were worthy of the battleships! In particular, three of King Kong's cousins ​​were exploded in a naval battle that just ended! Who knows whether this number will become the fourth ship today?

"It is recommended to speed up and seize the T-shaped head!" Captain Shibayoshi Yamanaka, the captain of the Kongo, informed Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi with a light signal.

"Increase the speed to 25 knots and turn the fleet 3 compass points to the right!" At this time, the Japanese fleet is northwest of the U.S. fleet. At this time, when it turns about 40 degrees, it can cross the U.S. fleet route. And when the Japanese chose this maneuver, the Americans finally realized the seriousness of the problem! This is a precursor to taking action!

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