My Italian: Chapter 323 Yellow Sea Battle 3

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"You mean you encountered the Italian fleet in the waters thirty-eight nautical miles to the southeast?"

Ito Yuheng asked again for confirmation, and next to him, Shiki Kazuyama, Shigeyoshi Dewa, and the others looked at Captain Nakano, who had gone through hardships, with a serious expression.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander, I did meet the Italian fleet thirty-eight nautical miles to the southeast."

"Did you see clearly?"

"I see clearly."

Dewa Shigeharu suddenly interjected into the conversation at this time. "Is there a transport fleet in the Italian fleet you saw?"

Although Nakano Ikki didn't know why His Excellency the Chief of Staff asked this question, but when he saw the three officers with wide-eyed eyes, he immediately understood that this question was very important.

"Although I mainly focus on the Italian fleet, I can still see a large group of transport ships behind the warship."

Ikki Nakano's answer caught the eyes of the three of them, because they all knew that Colonel Dewa's plan was based on the fact that the Italian transport fleet was still there.

As Lieutenant General Ito asked a few more questions, Captain Nakano answered truthfully.

"Okay, we already know the situation. Thank you and the other officers and soldiers of Yaeyama for your dedication. Next, I hope you will continue to serve the empire."

After Nakano Kazuki was far away, Dewa Shigeharu, the chief of staff, was the most uneasy.

"Since the enemy convoy has not left, I think the plan can continue. It's time to make an invitation to the enemy."

If Dewa Shigeyuan invited to fight, the commander Lieutenant General Ito would be under great pressure, because he would need to rely on him to give orders next. Whether this naval battle is won or lost, he will be the first responsible person.

However, Idong Yuheng also knew that he had no choice, and now the arrow was on the string and he had to send it.

"I immediately ordered the fleet to form a battle formation and advance to the southeast at a speed of 14 knots. In addition, Yamashiro, Matsushima, Itsukushima, Hashidate and other ships form the first team, and Yoshino, Takachiho, Hayami, Izumi and other ships form the first team. WWII team."

Following the order of Yuheng Ito, the combined fleet no longer managed the Eagle, which was on the periphery, but instead formed a battle formation and advanced to the southeast.

Facing the actions of the Combined Fleet, Lieutenant General Alvaro, who has a powerful communication tool, has been well aware of it since he was able to contact the Eagle. After giving the order to continue to monitor the Eagle, Lieutenant General Alvaro immediately ordered the transport fleet, led by the three cruisers Pernia, Courage, and Radiance, to turn back and retreat. Let the three cruisers leave with the convoy to avoid distraction. Moreover, these three cruisers are also the weakest in tonnage and firepower in the formation. They are only one or two thousand tonnage, and the main responsibility is to protect the convoy.

"Since the enemy wants a frontal naval battle, we will give it to them. Order the ships to prepare for the battle."

Following Lieutenant General Alvaro's order, the remaining battleships started pre-war preparations. Sandbags, fire-fighting equipment, ammunition, etc. were continuously removed by the sailors, while Lieutenant General Alvaro maintained his relationship with the Eagle. Contact, so that you can control the dynamics of the enemy at any time.

At this moment, Lieutenant General Alvaro felt the far-reaching influence of radio on naval warfare. He could know the enemy's movements without a lookout post, which was unimaginable in the past. Of course, this also has a lot to do with the normal operation of the Eagle's radio. …

At 1:25 in the afternoon, the rail pole of the combined fleet finally appeared on the sea level, and before that, the lookout post had issued a warning in advance through the smoke column.

"finally come!"

At this moment, many officers and soldiers of the combined fleet, as well as the officers and soldiers of the task force, suddenly came up with this idea in their hearts.

However, as the commanders of the two sides, Lieutenant General Alvaro and Lieutenant General Ito Yuheng had no such idea. The moment they found each other, they started the contest.

"Order the fleet's course to be 15 degrees east."

Since the Combined Fleet was coming from the northwest and the Italian fleet was in the Southeast, a shift to the east would give the Combined fleet an advantage in stealing t.

However, in the face of Ito Yuheng's operation, Lieutenant General Alvaro scoffed. "Order the fleet to speed up to 18 knots."

That's right, the Italian task force commanded by Lieutenant General Alvaro has an unparalleled speed advantage. You can do whatever you want. It's better for me to use the speed advantage directly. Unless the combined fleet is willing to divide the formation into two parts, or the prefix T He is robbed.

Of course, if the commander of the Japanese fleet really wanted to split the fleet into two parts for the purpose of grabbing the T-word, then Lieutenant General Alvaro would really laugh out loud, and he could happily eat the Japanese warships and return them to the other side by the way. previous lesson.

As for the Italian fleet's use of speed-up as a means of grabbing t, as opponent Yuheng Ito, of course, found out at the first time.

However, there is a saying that knowing the problem does not mean that it can be solved. Ito Yuheng is in this state.

Lieutenant General Alvaro's hand directly hit the lifeline of the combined fleet. Because according to the barrel short board theory, the combined fleet has a large number of warships with 14 knots, and it is impossible to compare the speed with the Italian fleet.

Therefore, despite the expectations of others, Ito Yuheng has no solution.

In the absence of a speed advantage and the inability to divide troops, Ito Yuheng could only make up for it from other aspects. Fortunately, they didn't want to fight a regular naval battle.

"Let the fleet be 30 degrees west and continue to sail at a speed of fourteen knots. Also adjust the order of the fleet, with Yamashiro as the lead, Matsushima, Itsukushima, and Hashidate, followed by Yoshino. No., Akitsu Island, Chiyoda,

^0^ One second to remember【】

Iwashima, Takachiho, Izumi, Atago, Maya, Kaimen, Tateyama. After the first artillery attack on the enemy, the ships acted according to their respective formations. "

That's right, the combined fleet led by Ito Yuhiro had to compete with the Italian fleet before they could carry out the plan made by Colonel Dewa.

Because of the need to bypass the obstruction of the Italian fleet, it was necessary to line up for artillery fire, leaving the first team to entangle the opponent, while the second team left the battlefield and rushed to the rear transport fleet. This is also why the Yamashiro (formerly Brad) will stay in the first team. The Sanjing ship is not strong, and I am afraid that it will not be able to carry the huge guns of the other three battleships. After all, except for the Sanjing ship, except for the 320 mm main gun Besides, there is nothing to be desired in terms of protection and speed.

Of course, in addition to the main warships, the combined fleet also carries some other warships.

"Also ordered the torpedo boat Kitty Hawk, No. 7, No. 11, No. 12, No. 13, No. 19, No. 22, No. 23 to follow behind and wait for the opportunity to A surprise torpedo attack disrupts the enemy fleet."  …

Following the order of Yuheng Ito, the combined fleet began to form a shelling line.

On Lieutenant General Alvaro's side, he started to prepare for artillery bombardment as he watched his opponent from a distance, and he laughed. "It seems that the enemy has given up on the tactic. In this case, we will do our part and turn 45 degrees to the west. Let us teach them a lesson with naval guns."

Although Lieutenant General Alvaro said it very easily, he was also carrying out shelling formations. Three Turin-class battleships took the lead, followed by two Venice-class armored cruisers, and then various types of protective cruisers according to factors such as tonnage and firepower. behind in order.

The battleship formations of the two sides were lined up for two to three thousand meters, and they began to approach gradually.

However, as it gradually approached, the Italian fleet led by Vice Admiral Alvaro, with its high speed of 18 knots, firmly grasped the advantage of the T prefix.

And Ito Yuheng led the combined fleet to swing to ~www.mtlnovel.com~ and didn't want to give the opponent a chance to perfectly insert the T prefix.

Although neither of the two sides fired a single cannonball, the two sides fought their wits and courage, and showed their officers and soldiers' abilities to the best of their ability.

It is amazing to watch the warships of other countries from the sidelines.

However, no matter how the combined fleet struggles, the task force has an incomparable advantage in the capabilities of officers and soldiers and the performance of warships, not to mention the Italian fleet and the radio, which makes the combined fleet impossible to get rid of.

The two fleets are approaching, and the figure of the other side is getting clearer and clearer.

Eight kilometers!

Seven kilometers!

Six kilometers!

Five kilometers!

When the two sides entered a distance of five kilometers, Lieutenant General Alvaro gave an order. "Order the ships to fire in sequence."

Dear, this chapter is over, I wish you a happy reading! ^0^