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Leap, a stroke of genius that shakes the world Chapter 161 Control the rhythm

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    Leap, a stroke of genius that shakes the world. Chapter 161: Control the rhythm (3146746).  (Please remember me) The U.S. carrier-based aircraft fleet finally disappeared into the sky. Several Zero fighters that had just taken off from the "Falcon" were hovering helplessly over the fleet. From their perspective, this aircraft represented the Empire of Japan.  The fleet in the peak era of the navy still retains its majestic and majestic momentum, but it has a heavy sense of decline.  The rising sun seems to give people in pain new hope.  On the bridge of the super battleship "Yamato", Yamamoto Isoroku, wearing a pure white military uniform, has been standing silently for a long time. At this time, his senior staff are very busy.  Although one of the accompanying aircraft carriers was sunk and two were damaged, the Hayabusa plus the two Shoh¨­-class light aircraft carriers - the "Ziho" and the "Shoho" - were still able to operate normally at this time.  As long as the reconnaissance aircraft discovers and reports the position of the US fleet in time, the combined fleet can still send dozens of aircraft to attack in a short period of time.  In terms of cost, none of the expensive battleships were damaged, and the several aircraft carriers that were attacked were "bargains." This should have made the Japanese generals feel gratified. However, today when the role of naval aviation is becoming more and more important, a  A light aircraft carrier with complete combat effectiveness, its strategic value is greater than those large battleships that consume a lot of manpower and material resources to build. The changes of the times are creating a new maritime overlord. "Your Excellency, Commander, would you like to break the radio silence to inform the Nagumo Fleet?"  A staff member suggested in a low voice.  "No, it's not necessary," Yamamoto replied quickly and resolutely. "The air attack launched by the U.S. fleet is only of this scale. This shows that the aviation force attacking Manila is still on its way. As long as we can intercept and kill them as planned, this battle will be won."  Compared to the empire's Pacific strategy, a few battleships are completely worth sacrificing." Although there was still worry in his eyes, the staff still bowed and nodded: "Yes, I understand." That fast assault fleet with aircraft carriers as the main force  No one can guarantee whether the American fleet that previously raided Manila can be found and intercepted on the vast ocean. Maybe the assault fleet will never return - a seemingly confident combat operation is still a desperate gamble.  This seems to be caused by the commander's personal luck, but the expansionism that the decision-makers have long insisted on and the strong aggression of the national culture are the root causes of all this - it can even be said that this violent  The nation will get the same outcome in every foreign war. It was, is, and will not change in the future. In today¡¯s combined fleet, more than 90% of the officers and soldiers have long-term sailing experience and have experienced a series of Pacific wars.  Veterans of combat operations, the fleet that was scattered due to anti-aircraft maneuvers quickly regained its formation. The "Mizuho" has sunk, and the two accompanying destroyers are busy salvaging survivors. The deck fire of the "Flying Eagle" has been brought under control.  , so it returned to the fleet sequence. Only the "Sea Eagle" was excluded because it could explode at any time. Only three destroyers were left to cover it, and small boats were used to continuously pick up the evacuated crew members from the aircraft carrier.  .  As usual, the captain who made no mistakes himself refused to leave the ship. Any other country in the world would regard this behavior as reckless and unnecessary. After all, it is easy to build a ship and train a qualified senior commander.  However, it requires a long time and energy, and the quality of people is not as stable as steel can be maintained through technology.  After spending the most unbearable half an hour in a dull and depressing atmosphere, the officer in charge of communications suddenly shouted without regard for his own image and the Imperial Japanese Navy he represented.  Upon hearing this rash voice, all the staff turned around, except Yamamoto Isoroku who was still facing the front of the fleet at this time.  "Discovered discovered the American fleet. They are 240 nautical miles to the southwest, and their direction is" The communications officer finished speaking emotionally, and everyone turned their attention to Yamamoto.  "Air Force, attack." Yamamoto's words were sonorous and powerful. After this, the staff and technical officers suddenly became "chaotic" again, and the order was quickly passed on. The three aircraft carriers turned back to the direction of the wind, and the clear sky  The aviation sorties provided the best conditions.  Faintly, the roar of aircraft engines sounded on the sea. This time, it made the officers and soldiers of each ship feel excited. However, all the optimistic moods soon suffered a fatal blow-accompanied by the sudden air raid siren, the distant sight actually  Another group of black spots appeared. "It's an American plane, an American plane," the officer standing on the bridge using a telescope to observe reported to the commander-in-chief of the combined fleet with great sadness.  "Why are you panicking?" Yamamoto shouted coldly.  The officer realized he had lost his composure and bowed and nodded in shame. He picked up the telescope again and observed it for a while.He spoke again in a relatively calm tone: "The enemy air force was found southwest of the fleet, about sixty to seventy." This number still didn't sound like too much. At this time, a squadron of Zero fighters was hovering over the fleet. Although  Far fewer than the incoming U.S. carrier-based aircraft, but in the minds of Japanese naval officers and soldiers, they are invincible in a zero-war battle across the Pacific, and it is no problem to defeat many with a small number.  With the same confidence, more than ten Zero fighter jets rushed directly towards the incoming US military aircraft group. Without the "obstruction" of their own aircraft, the combat ships in the combined fleet began to organize anti-aircraft firepower in the medium and near altitudes. Two Yamato-class ships  The astonishing main gun also raised its head and turned to the southwest. The shotguns specially designed for air defense operations are not only powerful, but also have a very powerful range and dispersion range. So much so that a senior Japanese Navy official once boasted that the Yamato-class battleship is a floating steel fortress.  , no number of carrier-based aircraft can pose a fatal threat to it.  Spending more than 40,000 tons of high-quality steel and more than 200 artillery pieces of various calibers, the Yamato-class battleship is indeed worthy of its name as a "steel fortress." However, after the capture of the Lushun Fortress, the Japanese army general once said that "there is nothing in this world that is impossible."  "The captured fortress", the contradictory remarks of the army and navy, although made decades later, are still full of irony.  In order to avoid a devastating blow to the aircraft carrier itself during an enemy air attack, the carrier-based bombers with bombs mounted on the three aircraft carriers immediately took off. By the time the American bombers flew over the fleet, 90% of the aircraft had left the decks.  , only the "Falcon" has the last few Zero fighter jets used for escort still waiting to take off.  The anti-aircraft guns of the battleships, cruisers and destroyers roared angrily, and dense shells flew in the air. However, such an anti-aircraft firepower network was far from being "sparse and not leaking". Taking advantage of the Zero fighter jets and our own side,  The "Wildcat" and "Corsair" escort fighters were engaged in a fierce battle and could not be separated. The two teams of "Dauntless" dive bombers each looked for weak spots in the air defense firepower to launch attacks. Unfortunately, the Japanese did not learn from the previous lessons.  The light cruisers and destroyers that escorted the aircraft carriers were significantly weaker than the battleships in terms of anti-air firepower.  This time, the "Falcon Eagle" failed to continue its lucky journey. It was targeted by dozens of US military fearless bombers from the beginning. In order to release the last few Zero fighters, although it had accelerated its speed,  However, it did not make a major maneuver to turn into a large-scale attack. After the escort ship barely interfered with the first few Dreadnought bombs, two 1,000-pound aerial bombs hit its wide deck and outward-designed island bridge without any bias.  It suffered severe damage in an instant. The huge crater left by the explosion in the middle of the flight deck made it impossible for the Zero fighter that had not yet taken off to leave the deck. Not only that, the carrier-based aircraft that had already taken off could only go to the other two carrier-based aircraft after returning.  A very limited number of light aircraft carriers can land - this is only a theoretical situation.  In less than five minutes, the "Zuiho" and "Shoho" were also attacked by US carrier-based aircraft one after another.  While maneuvering at full speed, the "Zuiho" only received two near-misses, and the crew of the "Shoho" was shocked into a cold sweat by a dumb bomb that fell on the deck. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? In a close battle, although they won 9 to 6 in terms of battle damage ratio, they failed to complete either of the two key tasks of blocking enemy bombers and protecting their own carrier-based aircraft.  The U.S. dive bombers flew away after dropping their bombs. The Japanese ship 99, which temporarily took off to avoid the battle, was attacked by a small group of "wildcats" without cover.  This scene is like a wild cat sneaking into a chicken farm. Even though the chickens have sharp beaks and claws, they are no match for the cat.  In less than half an hour, five "Wildcats" shot down a total of twelve Jiujiu bombers. The Japanese fleet lost one-third of its attack aircraft at the beginning of the first wave of air counterattack. "Falcon"  The damage to the "No. 1" has greatly weakened their follow-up combat effectiveness.  Knowing that nothing could be done, the Jiujiu warships that had taken off and the Zero fighters that had ended the fierce battle still gathered near the fleet. An attack group consisting of 9 fighters, 19 bombers and 4 torpedo planes followed far away.  The returning US carrier-based aircraft group flew towards the southwest.  After this trip, most pilots could never return to their own fleet.  At the same time, in the combat command room of the "Yamato", the staff officers provided a timetable to the fleet commander after calculation: If the fleets of both sides continue to maintain their current courses, there will be a high probability of being  After entering the naval gun range after dark, if the American fleet just maneuvers on the spot and the combined fleet moves at full speed, it can still approach the opponent's fleet after midnight.  According to reports sent back by Japanese reconnaissance aircraft pilots, the number of battleships in both fleets is eight to eight. However, in terms of the tonnage and firepower of the ships, there are two Yamato-class and two Yamato-class battleships.The Nagato, two Ise, and two Fuso were clearly stronger than the American fleet, which had only some new battleships in service.  As for the two former British George V-class battleships rebuilt by Germany, the Japanese Navy did not fully consider their tactical role, and it was not clear how effective they could be in actual combat. After all, this class of battleships is not known to be powerful.  To be sunk in battle means to be captured, and it has never shown its power in a real naval battle.
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