Chapter 2604 Counterattack 1

At the same time, more shells roared towards the Japanese fleet. The relationship between hunters and prey was reversed in an instant. The Japanese no longer cared about continuing to hunt those prey that were close at hand. The first thing they had to ensure was themselves. Safe!

"It's an armored cruiser! We can't beat them! Release the smoke immediately!" The frustrated Japanese naval commander issued an order to evade! At the same time, the accompanying destroyer squadron also tried to use torpedoes to repel the opponent's attack! One Japanese destroyer quickly sailed towards the American fleet and aimed the torpedo tubes on the side of the ship at the opponent!

However, the Japanese destroyer force, which had consumed most of its torpedoes in the previous battle, was no longer able to launch a wave of threatening lightning strikes. Facing the intensive side-string firepower of the armored cruiser, the Japanese destroyer force was driven back after launching a wave of attacks. , a few scattered torpedoes passed far away from the American fleet, posing no threat.

"Release the smoke! Speed ​​up our rush out from the east!" Nagano Shushen, the commander-in-chief of the light cruiser squadron, ordered loudly. At this time, he had discovered two other American armored cruisers appearing behind him. The five American armored cruisers were divided into two groups and used intensive crossfire to fight the Japanese light cruisers. The hull of the Kiso light cruiser, which was first hit by concentrated fire, continued to hear frightening explosions. Even though it was thousands of meters away, Nagano Shushen could feel how terrifying the American attack was. ! The Kiso's superstructure had been beaten to pieces. The ship's hull also tilted severely.

"The battleship is seriously damaged, the power cabin is severely damaged, and the steering gear is damaged. The Kiso cannot escape." An officer pointed at the Kiso that had begun to drift along the sea currents in the distance and said.

"Give it up! Let's leave quickly! Retreat at full speed!" Looking at the barrages coming from two directions and just focusing on himself, Nagano Shushen was really scared. "Send a message to the commander immediately and request battleship support!"

Section 25, Section 27, Section 29! When the Japanese fleet decided to evacuate at full speed, their speed was so fast that the smoke screen they released was thrown behind. The entire Japanese fleet was speeding on the sea like a dragon spitting black smoke! The Japanese fleet panicked and tried to rush out of the gap in the encirclement under the fire of American armored cruisers and land forts!

"Let the torpedo boats block them!" Old Fletcher gave the order quickly. A moment later, the destroyers and torpedo boats hidden in the night rushed towards the escaping Japanese light cruiser detachment from the front like sharks smelling blood!

"Walk along the coastline! Use the cover of the shadows. We have to be careful not to turn on extra light sources." At this time, little Fletcher was on a destroyer. He stared at the Japanese light cruiser that was almost approaching in the distance. , the relative speed of both sides is as high as 55 knots or more. If the frontal lightning strikes, the hit rate is very low. Therefore, the US destroyer squadron is divided into two groups. One group uses torpedoes to intercept the opponent frontally and force the other side to turn, because the US armored cruiser squadron is to the north and facing When it comes to 10-inch naval guns and 155MM army guns, the Japanese will definitely choose the latter subconsciously, and when the Japanese light cruiser turns to the shore,

Another group of destroyers hidden on the shore will launch an attack! They are the real killer!

As a result, the next scene was almost the most successful tactically for the U.S. Navy in the entire battle! Faced with the fearless torpedo attack by the U.S. Navy destroyer and the threat of the 10-inch naval gun, Nagano gave up. He subconsciously ordered the fleet to approach the coastline, trying to take advantage of the shallow draft to throw off the attack of the U.S. armored cruiser. However, at this moment, black shadows rushed up quickly against the edge of the coastline, and the smoke released by the Japanese light cruiser itself seriously hindered their vision!

"Now! Rush up!" Little Fletcher's behavior at this time was completely different from his usual calm and quiet behavior! He urged his men to attack the enemy formation at the highest speed! The destroyer No. DD219 rushed towards a slender figure hidden in the smoke in the distance at a high speed of 33 knots! His target has been selected, and all that's left is to throw the six 533MM torpedoes on the destroyer at the opponent!

Just like an agile assassin assassinating a knight, little Fletcher used smoke and light and shadow to perfectly hide himself in the initial stage, and in the last 3 kilometers! It rushed straight towards the target, completely ignoring the fierce side string artillery attack on the light cruiser!

A shell fell on the bridge, and the flying shrapnel directly knocked several American officers and soldiers to the ground. The resulting flames even began to spread to the torpedo tube in the middle of the hull, and there was also a fire on the top of Fletcher's head. A scar, and blood fell drop by drop on the deck!

"Tony, organize people to put out the fire. We must ensure the safety of the torpedoes!" Little Fletcher wiped the blood from his face and said calmly. The commander's calmness also inspired others. People perform their duties, operating like a machine amidst the flames and smoke.

"2000 meters." An officer reported the distance.

"1500 meters, the torpedo is ready!" came the torpedo chief's voice.

"Rush to 800 meters and release the torpedo!" Little Fletcher said, looking at the Japanese light cruiser that was gradually becoming clearer in the distance! At this time, more intense firepower came from a distance, and the destroyer was surrounded by water columns and shrapnel. In the last few hundred meters, the destroyer DD219 paid the price of at least 20 casualties! But it finally rushed through!

The torpedo with its firing chart quickly flew out of the torpedo tube driven by compressed air! The moment it entered the water, the torpedo's gyroscope and propeller started working. The depth of the torpedo was set at 5 meters. Six torpedoes were fired in sequence to form a dangerous fan-shaped area on the sea. After completing the attack, the destroyer D219 A beautiful arc was drawn on the sea.

"We hit it! At least three shots!" When the huge explosion sounded, little Fletcher turned his head to look at his results. The water column from the torpedo explosion even obscured the hull of the light cruiser! And not just once! At least three times! A huge sense of accomplishment filled little Fletcher's heart!

At such a close distance, the Ooi light cruiser could not avoid all the torpedoes. In fact, at least 3 torpedoes finally hit this light cruiser with a displacement of just over 5,000 tons! Even a battleship would be overwhelmed by such a violent attack, let alone a light cruiser?

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