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Volume 3: War in the Far East Chapter 72: A heavy rain is coming

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    Roosevelt pondered for a long time, with an uncertain expression on his face. The current war situation was grim. Although the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet lost nearly half, the Chinese Pacific Fleet also suffered heavy casualties. Even though the Chinese Pacific Fleet had air force to assist, the number of battleships  The U.S. North Atlantic Fleet still has an absolute advantage.  Please use the pinyin domain name of this site to visit us.

    Marshall also makes sense. The U.S. North Atlantic Fleet went to the ocean to fight, and there were no overseas naval bases for supplies. It ran out of ammunition and had to return to San Francisco for supplies. Tang Jian had been operating in the Hawaiian Islands for a long time, and the islands near the Hawaiian Islands  All can be used as supply bases for the Chinese Pacific Fleet.

    Originally, Roosevelt's strategic purpose this time was to quickly defeat the Chinese Pacific Fleet and seize control of the Pacific Ocean. However, the Chinese Navy was more powerful than Roosevelt imagined. With the help of the Chinese Air Force, the Chinese Pacific Fleet was even more powerful.  , Therefore, even after a long battle, there was still no sign of defeat.

    However, this time looking for an opportunity to engage in a decisive battle with the Chinese Pacific Fleet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, you may not see it again in the future. In addition, more than half of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet has been lost at this time. If some substantial results are not achieved, it will be in vain.  Roosevelt deliberately sought out Tang Jian for a decisive battle.

    Seeing that Roosevelt was still hesitant, Marshall said sadly: Your Excellency, Minister, withdraw, otherwise the elite strength of the U.S. Navy will be exhausted!  These are all accumulated bit by bit during your tenure as president.

    Roosevelt clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and his eyes seemed to be spitting out fire. Marshall's words were reasonable, but should he just give up like this?

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I am really unwilling to do so!  Roosevelt's heart was already at war between heaven and man!

    Continue to attack!  Roosevelt suddenly took a deep breath and spoke word by word to his left and right

    Tang Jian put down the telescope in his hand and looked sad. At this time, the two sides fought for a long time. The battle continued from dawn to noon. The Chinese Pacific Fleet suffered heavy losses. Even the one hundred aircraft were not enough left to fight at this time.  Seventy Cross!

    However, the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet has no intention of retreating. Instead, it becomes more and more courageous as it fights. If the battle continues like this, even if it defeats the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet, the Chinese Pacific Fleet will be defeated. It can really be said that it will injure the enemy a thousand times and lose eight to itself.  Hundreds!

    Looking at Tang Jian's solemn expression, in the bridge command room of the Yongchang, the flagship of the Chinese Pacific Fleet, senior generals such as Ye Zugui and Cheng Biguang did not dare to say a word. In fact, the losses caused by the bitter battle with the US North Atlantic Fleet,  It has already reached the bottom line of what the Chinese Pacific Fleet can withstand. This was unexpected by everyone, especially Tang Jian.

    Tang Jian smiled bitterly. This Roosevelt is indeed as famous as Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. He will be praised by future Americans as one of the four greatest presidents in American history.  The superb commanding art displayed by Roosevelt made Tang Jian feel a little embarrassed.

    Now that I think about it, the three commanders of the Japanese Combined Fleet: Ito Yuhiro, Ariji Yuhi, and Togo Heihachiro were not even half as good as Roosevelt. No wonder the U.S. Navy in history cruised the world through the Great White Fleet during Roosevelt's term.  , and finally established the reputation of the world's fourth navy. This reputation is not just superficial, but the real strength contained in it. Now Tang Jian deeply understands it.

    At this time, Tang Jian was also hesitant and was considering not retreating. If the fight continued like this, the vitality of the Chinese Pacific Fleet would be seriously damaged.

    The two sides have been fighting fiercely to this point. They are not only fighting for their own strength, but also testing their psychological quality. Both sides know that the battle has now entered the most critical moment. Whoever retreats first will immediately suffer a huge loss and completely lose the Pacific Ocean.  control the sea, but if they do not withdraw, both sides may use their last strength to fight together. In the end, it is the European powers that will gain the greatest benefits.  After all, a powerful navy is China's capital in the world.

    Alas, this is a difficult choice!  Tang Jian rubbed his swollen head.

    At this time, on the sea surface, gunfire roared and fires were everywhere. Ships from the two countries with thick smoke on their hulls could be seen everywhere. On the deck, the remaining shell casings after firing were piled up like mountains. Some soldiers were exhausted and leaned on them.  On the railing of the deck, people were slumped and breathing heavily. On the sea, the wreckage of the ship and the corpses with broken limbs were floating up and down.  This is the third time that the Chinese Air Force has replenished supplies from the airport and took off again to join the battle.

    The physical strength of the soldiers on both sides has reached its limit, and the war has entered a fierce stage.

    Ye Zugui couldn¡¯t help it, and finally stepped forward and persuaded: President, the Chinese Pacific Fleet has accumulated more than ten years of experience.With such a rich foundation today, is it really possible to spend everything at Midway?

    Cheng Biguang also said: President, our losses are too great. If we do not retreat temporarily, we must preserve our strength first, and then look for opportunities to annihilate the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet in the future. After all, the Americans are not feeling well at this time, and their losses are much heavier than ours.  many!

    Tang Jian shook his head slightly: Whoever retreats first will lose the initiative on the battlefield. If he retreats like this, the total annihilation of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet in the future will probably pay a heavier price!

    Seeing Tang Jian¡¯s persistence, Ye Zugui and Cheng Biguang immediately bowed their heads and remained silent. They did not dare to persuade them any more. Any further attempts to persuade them would shake the morale of the military and would instead cause the officers and soldiers of the Chinese Pacific Fleet to lose morale.

    \u201qHave we not arrived yet?  Tang Jian asked.

    Tang Jian knew that both sides were exhausted at this time. They were only one step away from retreating due to their belief in victory. The key to determining the outcome of both sides now was who could have one.  It's just the last straw that breaks the opponent's back.

    I¡¯ll ask right away!  Ye Zugui responded.

    Soon, Ye Zugui replied: President, we are now less than an hour's flight from Midway Island!

    Tang Jian couldn¡¯t help but give high-fives: Yes, we¡¯re here after all!

    Hearing Ye Zugui¡¯s answer, everyone in the bridge command room of the flagship Yongchang gradually relaxed their frowns. Cheng Biguang couldn¡¯t help but grin. The balance of this battlefield seemed to be slowly tilting towards China.

    Order the ships to gather into formation and concentrate their bombardment on the left wing of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet. Order the air force to concentrate their bombardment on the right wing of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet and give up the rear!  Tang Jian ordered decisively.

    Just after Tang Jian's order was given, there was a boom, and a shell from the main formation of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet was about to land near the bridge of the Yongchang, the flagship of the Chinese Pacific Fleet. Immediately, the officers on the bridge who were closest to the explosive bomb immediately  After being blown away, smoke and fire suddenly filled the entire bridge, making people look down upon the situation inside.

    The officers and soldiers of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet saw a shell accurately hitting the bridge command room of the flagship of the Chinese Pacific Fleet and causing a fire. They cheered loudly. With such a shell, the command system of the Chinese Pacific Fleet is likely to be  Just paralyzed.

    The naval battle is still going on, and the smoke in the sky seems to cover the scorching sun above the sky. I don't know if it is because of the thick smoke, or the sky has really become gloomy. The soldiers on both sides in the fierce battle only feel that their chests are tight, and the light seems to be dim.  It was a lot brighter, and the sky seemed to darken suddenly, giving people a feeling of depression.

    In the USS Connecticut, the flagship of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet, Marshall had stood up with the help of others and was raising his telescope to pay close attention to the battle situation. Marshall put down the telescope in his hand and said doubtfully, Your Excellency, the Chinese Pacific Fleet has changed its formation!

    Roosevelt has already noticed this. The Chinese Pacific Fleet is shrinking its formation on the sea. Although it is shrinking its formation, there is no sign of defeat, which is really strange.

    Marshall observed for a moment and said: \u201qWhat formation is this?  The Chinese Pacific Fleet is obviously fighting with us. Although they have a small number of battleships, they are not at a disadvantage due to their fast speed and strong firepower. Now that we have changed to this formation, wouldn't it give us the advantage in numbers?  Surround them?

    Roosevelt shook his head: I'm afraid it's not that simple. As an excellent commander who has experienced hundreds of battles, Tang Jian would not make such a stupid mistake.

    Marshall said: Is this a trap?

    Roosevelt said: It doesn¡¯t look like it.

    Marshall then thought about it and guessed: Could it be that the shell that just hit the Yongchang, the flagship of the Chinese Pacific Fleet, killed Tang Jian?  Is there someone else commanding the Chinese Pacific Fleet now?

    Roosevelt thought over and over again and felt that it was very possible. At the most critical moment of the naval battle, he actually commanded the fleet to form such a poor formation that was not conducive to his own side. It was really unbelievable. The most likely thing was that the shell just now completely destroyed China.  In the command system of the Pacific Fleet, the senior Chinese generals on the bridge of the flagship Yongchang, including Tang Jian, have all died. Now commanding the Chinese Pacific Fleet is a low-ranking Chinese general.

    Thinking of this, Roosevelt couldn't help laughing. Although he didn't believe in God, it seemed that God was on the side of the United States today!  It actually destroyed the command system of the Chinese Pacific Fleet with one shot!

    Even Marshall, who had been advocating retreat just now, looked excited. God-given opportunity, time and no time waits for us. If we don't take the opportunity to annihilate the Pacific Fleet, we will be very sorry for today's luck.

    Roosevelt calmed down his hesitation and immediately issued orders to the ships through semaphores: Soldiers!  The future destiny of the great United States of America depends on fighting today!  Soldiers, aim your cannons at the enemy warships and let those yellow-skinned monkeys know that peace-loving Americans will never tolerate our country's aggression!  For America!  For freedom and peace!  attack!

    Roosevelt immediately changed the formation accordingly, with the remaining battleships as the leader, dispersed, and faintly surrounded the Chinese Pacific Fleet.

    Boom!  A bolt of lightning danced like a silver snake in the low sky. I don¡¯t know when the sky had changed color, and dark clouds were hanging low. The climate on the sea changed so fast. Just a moment ago, it was clear and clear, but now it is about to rain heavily and the wind is blowing violently.  , even the waves in the distance turned black and blue!

    Seeing this, Roosevelt was even more ecstatic. In such weather, the Chinese Air Force will be completely useless!

    Just when the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet was about to complete the encirclement of the Chinese Pacific Fleet, electric snakes danced wildly in the distant sky again, thunder rolled, and it was deafening. Your Excellency, the USS Louisiana sank suddenly!  Suddenly, an officer ran into the bridge and reported.

    Roosevelt picked up the telescope and took a look. The Louisiana, the first squadron on the outermost left wing of the U.S. North Atlantic Fleet, was instantly broken into two pieces and was slowly sinking.

    Roosevelt was shocked. Could it be that the ammunition depot was accidentally detonated?

    Immediately send people to rescue the crew members who fell into the water and ask what happened?  Roosevelt ordered that a battleship of more than 10,000 tons can be suddenly cut into two pieces and sunk. Only the detonation of the ammunition compartment and torpedoes have such power.  ~
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