Brand's shout attracted the attention of everyone dancing in the middle of the dance floor. The banquet, which had been noisy just now, immediately fell into a strange silence. Everyone held their breath and the roar from the night sky was faintly audible. The expressions of a senior officer of the United States United Fleet changed slightly. They knew what this sound meant.
The Chinese Air Force showed great prowess in the war against Japan. In just a few dozen days, it defeated several major Japanese cities, leaving Japan unable to fight back. It easily captured Tokyo. It can be said that if it were not for the Chinese aircraft, To provide air support, if the Chinese Army wants to successfully capture the Japanese mainland, the price it must pay must be extremely heavy, and it will take at least several months or even more than a year.
Since the Sino-Japanese War, countries around the world have realized the importance of this kind of air power and have established research institutes to develop this kind of aircraft that can provide fire support in the air. The United Kingdom and Germany have each spent huge sums of money to introduce this technology from China. , although the United States had developed the first-generation aircraft a few years ago by the Wright brothers, but because the technology was not mature enough, it has been in the experimental stage and has not been used in the military.
However, due to the outstanding performance of Chinese fighter jets in the war with Japan, the United States has conducted in-depth research on Chinese fighter jets and has a certain understanding of its combat methods. The roar of engines now coming from the night sky is exactly what it sounds like. It is the noise produced by Chinese aircraft flying in the air.
Brad's heart has become cold. Since the last "Guam Treaty", the Chinese South China Sea Fleet has been restrained in the South China Sea. It has been bounded by Scarborough Shoal for several months and has never crossed a step. Now suddenly in Lu The appearance of Chinese aircraft at the largest U.S. naval port in the Song Dynasty is self-evident. China's previous forbearance was obviously in preparation for today's action.
China prepares to attack Manila at night
Brand quickly greeted his subordinates and prepared to rush to the dock of Manila Port. At this time, the ships of the U.S. Far East Fleet were anchored on the dock. They would undoubtedly become the best targets for air strikes by the Chinese Air Force. The key is that Brand wanted to celebrate President Wilson¡¯s victory. When taking office, no blackout was implemented. At this time, the entire Manila port was brightly lit.
The officers of the U.S. Far East Fleet who were on the dance floor also realized that something was wrong. They abandoned their dance partners and followed Brand out of the villa and ran towards the Manila Pier. Brad ordered to the left and right: "Immediately clear the pier The lights on board must be extinguished, otherwise our warship will become a target for others. Also, let the remaining sailors on board quickly light fires and disperse and leave the port immediately."
Bullard is worthy of being a leader in the U.S. Navy. Although the situation is urgent, he issues orders in an orderly manner. At this time, the U.S. Far East Fleet is concentrated and anchored in Manila Port. It is easy to become a bombing target of the Chinese Air Force, and the ships are far apart. If it is too close, once one is damaged and explodes, it is likely to destroy other warships.
The best way now is to send the U.S. Far East Fleet to the sea, use the darkness to hide, and avoid the bombing of the Chinese Air Force
The roar in the air is getting closer and closer, and the Manila port has become a mess. The commanders of each ship began to board their respective warships and command the fleet to sail out of the port. Most of the lights in the port have been extinguished, and most of the remaining ones Only for necessary lighting
Soon, the roar in the air reached the sky above the Manila port, and Brand successfully boarded his flagship. At this moment, the dense bright spots in the sky were getting closer and closer. They were the aviation lights on the plane. Through With that tiny spot of light, Brand could even vaguely see the huge wings of the Chinese aircraft.
"Chirp" Dense and sharp whistles sounded over the Manila Port, and Brand cursed in horror: "Damn it, the attack has begun."
However, the expected shocking explosion did not sound. Brad looked up suspiciously, "Bang" A dense and dull explosion exploded in all directions, and countless people suddenly flashed in the sky. The huge shining light source illuminated the sky above the entire Manila Port as bright as day. The warships of the U.S. Far East Fleet, which were lighting fires and emitting plumes of smoke, were clearly visible in the harbor.
"It's a flare." Brad was shocked and anxious. At this time, the entire U.S. Far East Fleet in the Manila Port was completely exposed in front of the Chinese Air Force fighters. The warships of the U.S. Far East Fleet were not considered advanced, and most of the warships did not have them. Loading anti-aircraft artillery means that the U.S. Far East Fleet in the port at this time is like a girl who has taken off her clothes, and can only be ravaged in front of the extraordinary combat effectiveness of the Chinese Air Force.
Sure enough, the first round of flares was just a prelude. The second round of sharp whistles sounded again in the sky above Manila. The shells arrived instantly. A cruiser was the first to be hit. With a bang, this was the most advanced cruiser of the U.S. Far East Fleet. The front deck was pierced by a high-explosive projectile. The huge destructive force instantly tore the cruiser's front deck beyond recognition. The steel plate twisted and exploded.Fire rises into the sky
With the huge fire, the cruiser's rear deck, port side, and front deck turrets were hit one after another. Dozens of high-explosive bombs exploded almost simultaneously on the ship, even Brand, who was hundreds of meters away. They were all overturned by the huge impact.
Then, Brand watched helplessly as the most advanced cruiser of the U.S. Far East Fleet was blown to pieces on the sea not far away. It was about to sink. The shouts of the naval soldiers who abandoned the ship and jumped out of the water were heard. Sounds come and go
Brand stood up with difficulty holding on to the railing of the flagship, with tears in his eyes, and ordered: "Sail out of Manila Port immediately." Being so concentrated in a small port, apart from being passively beaten and sunk, there was no resistance at all. There may be a glimmer of hope after sailing out of the port.
In just the first round of bombing, more than half of the warships in the U.S. Far East Fleet were hit and caught fire. U.S. sailors ran around on the deck calling for signs, rescuing the wounded, and actively putting out fires. In addition to the cruiser, there was also a destroyer and two torpedo boats. sunk
Looking at the Chinese Air Force fighter planes that were gradually disappearing, Brand did not feel much relief, because he knew that this was just the first round of air strikes, and the Chinese Air Force that had gone away would definitely turn back again soon after adjusting its angle. The second round of air strikes
Brand¡¯s flagship rushed towards the head of Manila Port and was about to sail out of Manila Port and into the vast sea.
At this moment, dozens of golden and bright fires suddenly flashed on the sea in the distance, and then bursts of "bang" came oncoming. Before Brad could react, dense shells fell on the flagship In the surrounding sea area, a water curtain several feet high rises
Brad secretly screamed, "Boom", and the flagship beneath him shook violently. The port side of the flagship was hit. Brad stumbled and almost fell to the ground again. "It's the South China Sea Fleet." In Brand's heart Suddenly there was a burst of despair
Brand guessed it right. Sa Zhenbing had just sailed to the outer sea of ??Manila Port with the South China Sea Fleet at this time. Because Brad put all his attention on the Chinese Air Force, coupled with the South China Sea Fleet The fleet carried out light control. In the vast sea, through the layers of night, it was like a ghost fleet in the deep sea. When Bullard's Far East Fleet had just sailed to the exit of Manila Port, the South China Sea Fleet arrived in time and took the U.S. The Far East Fleet is blocked in Manila Port.
The first round of salvos was just a test. With the firelight generated by the explosion, Sa Zhenbing had determined the exact position of the U.S. Far East Fleet in the night, and immediately ordered all the main guns on the three main battleships of the South China Sea Fleet to aim at the U.S. Far East Fleet. flagship
At this moment, the Chinese air force had turned back and was swooping towards the U.S. Far East Fleet in Manila Harbor. Brand knew that he would not be able to escape today, but he was unwilling to wait for death and immediately ordered all ships to Rush towards the formation of the South China Sea Fleet. Even if you die, you will hit and sink several warships of the South China Sea Fleet.
His order had just been issued. Almost at the same time, at least three aircraft were already targeting the flagship of the U.S. Far East Fleet. More than a dozen high-explosive bombs carrying sharp whistles fell straight towards the flagship of the U.S. Far East Fleet, while the South China Sea The main guns of the fleet's three battleships have fired at the same time, and the bright gunfire reflected the powerful lineup of the South China Sea Fleet in Brand's pupils.
"Boom" There was a loud noise, and the flagship of the U.S. Far East Fleet was submerged in a flame. People who were piercing it could not open their eyes. A moment later, a big explosion sounded, and a huge fire was like a head of fire. Like a fire dragon rising into the sky, the flagship bomb capsule of the U.S. Far East Fleet was detonated.
In just five minutes, the flagship of the U.S. Far East Fleet had been broken into two pieces at the waist. The two broken hulls plunged straight into the almost boiling water and were about to sink. You could vaguely see the broken deck. Small numbers of U.S. Navy soldiers jumped into the rough waters.
Even so, these poor U.S. Navy soldiers still could not escape the fate of destruction. The huge siphon caused by the sunken ship sucked these U.S. Navy soldiers struggling and wailing on the sea into the dark sea water, and accompanied their flagship to rest on the bottom of the sea. , becoming a ghost in the vast sea
The flagship of the U.S. Far East Fleet has been lost, and it was leaderless for a while. The other ships returned to the Manila port, preparing to abandon the ship and go ashore. They continued to resist on the shore and with the South China Sea Fleet. At this moment, in the jungle of the Manila port, war smoke suddenly broke out. The cry of killing shook the sky, and countless figures were hidden in the darkness. The descendants of Lanfang jumped out of the jungle and launched a fierce attack on the forts on both sides of the Manila port. The intensive gunshots and the roar of the aircraft resounded throughout the Manila port.
Soon, the main fleet of the South China Sea Fleet was approaching the port of Manila. The main guns of the three Longwei-class battleships fired at the forts on both sides of the strait and the barracks and ammunition depots of the U.S. Far East Fleet on the shore.??shelling
For a time, the entire Manila port was engulfed in a sea of ??flames. The billowing heat mixed with various burnt smells swept through the port. People were scurrying in the port, and the sound of panic was everywhere. The Manila port has completely turned into a purgatory.