webnovelfull Chapter 689 Naval Battle (1)
Chapter 689 Naval Battle (1)
Wang Junjie stood in the operations room of the Longteng command ship, staring at the battlefield situation map on the big screen with a sharp gaze. As the enemy fleet began to adjust its course, he keenly captured the other side's intention to evacuate. With a cold smile on his lips, he made a quick and decisive decision.
"Pass on my order!" Wang Junjie's voice echoed in the operations room with unquestionable authority. "The six Admiral Grafspie cruisers will immediately form an assault formation and outflank the enemy fleet's left wing as quickly as possible. At the same time, the ten Admiral Scheer armored ships will form a solid line of defense to block the enemy fleet's right wing's breakout path. Our goal is to intercept and surround the enemy fleet from all directions and not give them any chance to escape!"
“In addition,” Wang Junjie’s voice sounded again, with a more solemn tone, “Order the 100,000-ton Yamato-class battleship Jiaolong to strike hard. Use its huge cannon to tell the enemy what despair is!”
After hearing the order, the crew in the operations room immediately took action, converting Wang Junjie's instructions into specific combat orders, which were quickly transmitted to each ship via radio waves.
Soon, a spectacular scene appeared on the sea. The six Admiral Grafspe cruisers were as agile as cheetahs, quickly forming a siege net on the left wing of the enemy fleet; while the ten Admiral Scheer armored ships were like mobile fortresses, firmly blocking the right wing of the enemy fleet. The entire enemy fleet seemed to be trapped in a huge net and could not move.
The most shocking thing was that the 100,000-ton Yamato-class battleship Jiaolong was moving slowly in the waves, its huge hull shining with a cold metallic luster in the sun. Its main guns were already raised high, ready to pour devastating firepower on the enemy fleet at any time. Every time this steel behemoth moved forward, it seemed to announce the arrival of death to the enemy.
When the Kaga aircraft carrier was hit by a V2 rocket, flames shot up into the sky and explosions were deafening. The Fuso fighter formation, which had originally had an absolute advantage in the air, suddenly fell into a brief chaos. The pilots' attention was attracted by the sudden disaster. Even though they were well-trained, they were distracted at this moment and their vigilance to the surrounding battle situation was instantly reduced.
At this critical moment, Guan Qiang, as our air commander, keenly captured the subtle changes in the Fuso fighter formation. He knew that any slight negligence on the battlefield could lead to disastrous consequences. So he quickly adjusted his tactical thinking and decided to use this rare opportunity to give the enemy a fatal blow.
"All fighters, immediately execute assault tactics!" Guan Qiang issued a clear and firm command through the radio waves, "Take advantage of the enemy's distraction, cut in from their left wing, and launch an attack in a coordinated formation. Remember, our goal is to shoot down as many enemy planes as possible and restore air superiority!"
As Guan Qiang's order was issued, our fighter formation responded immediately, like a group of well-trained falcons, quickly adjusting their flight posture and approaching the left wing of the Fuso fighter formation. They used the tacit cooperation between the formations to form a multi-level attack network, making it difficult for the enemy to grasp and guard against.
During the assault, our pilots demonstrated superb flying skills and combat qualities. They flexibly shuttled between enemy aircraft, cleverly used terrain and clouds as cover, and launched a fierce attack on the enemy. Among them, two experienced pilots successfully shot down two enemy fighters with precise aiming and decisive shooting, winning a precious victory for the entire formation.
The successful execution of this assault tactic not only regained air superiority, but also greatly damaged the enemy's morale. The pilots of the Fuso fighter formation fell into a brief panic and depression because of the death of their companions.
The already intense air battle in the sky became even more dramatic with the sudden addition of the Chinese Feiyan jet fighter squadron. These sixteen jet fighters cut through the sky like lightning, and with their astonishing speed and high maneuverability, they instantly broke the original stalemate.
"Flying Swallow Squadron, ready, target the enemy fighter formation, execute the penetration strike mission!" The commander of the Flying Swallow Squadron issued an order via the radio, his voice calm and firm. The pilots responded quickly, and after confirming the order, they drove the Flying Swallow fighters and quickly approached the fighter formation of the Fuso Pacific Fleet in formation.
In the air, the unique design advantages of the Feiyan fighters were fully demonstrated. With the powerful thrust provided by the advanced jet engines, they easily performed various difficult maneuvers in the air, catching the enemy off guard. The communication between the pilots was also very smooth. They worked closely together through radio, shared enemy information, and ensured that every attack was accurate.
"Attention, No. 3, there are two enemy planes on your right trying to outflank, please evade and fight back immediately!" A pilot of a Feiyan fighter shouted in the communication channel. The pilot of No. 3 responded quickly, he rolled the fighter plane to the right and pressed the cannon firing button at the same time, a string of flames instantly spurted out, accurately hitting the two enemy planes.
With the addition of the Hiyan Squadron, the Fuso Pacific Fleet's fighter formation began to gradually lose its advantage. They were forced to disperse their forces to deal with threats from multiple directions, which fell into the trap set by our pilots. The Hiyan fighters took advantage of their numbers and mobility to continuously harass and attack enemy aircraft, gradually undermining the enemy's fighting spirit and combat effectiveness.
"Everyone, pay attention! Now is the time for us to counterattack! Keep the formation in close coordination and attack the enemy fighter formation with all your strength!" The commander of the Feiyan Squadron issued another order. The pilots were greatly encouraged after hearing this, and they drove their fighter planes to rush towards the enemy formation with even more fierce offensive.
After a fierce air battle, the fighter formation of the Fuso Pacific Fleet finally failed to withstand the fierce attack of the Hiyan Squadron. One after another, the enemy planes exploded in the air and fell into the sea, while our Hiyan fighter planes drew a series of victorious tracks in the sky.
On the deck of the Essex aircraft carrier, as the last Feiyan jet fighter took off and merged into the blue sky and white clouds, Yuan Jing'an, commander of the North Sea Second Fleet, was already standing on the bridge of the Feilong command ship, staring at the sea ahead with a sharp gaze. He knew that every minute and every second was crucial at this moment, and he had to act quickly to support the First Fleet with a thunderous force.
"Communications officer, immediately send a telegram to the First Fleet to inform us that the Second Fleet has accelerated its approach to the war zone and will fully cooperate with its actions." Yuan Jing'an first issued a liaison order with the First Fleet to ensure that the two sides could maintain close communication and cooperation.
Then, he turned to the operations room and issued a combat order in a firm and powerful voice: "North Sea Second Fleet, everyone pay attention! I order all ships to immediately accelerate to the maximum speed, advance at full speed, and enter the combat area. All ships must remain highly vigilant, ensure navigation safety, and be ready to engage in combat at any time."
The atmosphere in the operations room suddenly became tense and serious, and the crew responded quickly to the instructions and began to get busy. The light spots on the radar screen kept flashing, showing the position and speed of the fleet's ships; the communication equipment came with bursts of commands and responses, ensuring the smooth flow of information.
"The destroyer formation, as the vanguard, will go to the predetermined interception position first and use its speed advantage to harass and contain the enemy fleet." Yuan Jing'an further refined the combat deployment to ensure that every link can perform with maximum effectiveness.
"Cruiser and battleship formations, maintain a tight formation, and be ready to encircle the enemy fleet at the right time. Make sure that the firepower coverage is comprehensive and accurate, and don't leave the enemy any chance to escape."
"Submarine forces, stealthily approach the enemy fleet and look for a favorable opportunity to launch an attack. You are our secret weapon and must play your due role." Yuan Jing'an has not forgotten the importance of the submarine forces. They will provide strong support to the fleet underwater.
As the orders were issued and implemented, the Second Fleet of the North Sea began to operate efficiently like a precision machine. They would approach the war zone with great force, and after joining the First Fleet, they would jointly intercept, encircle and annihilate the First Fleet of the Fuso Pacific.