My Italian: Chapter 414 Battle of San Diego Part 1

Fortunately, the United States has the help of the Cuban rebels, and it quickly grasped the movements of the Spanish fleet. I don't know if I don't know this. Once I got the situation, the U.S. Navy was overjoyed.

"I didn't expect the Spanish battleship Princess Cristina to be damaged, and it is being repaired at the shipyard in San Diego."

This information made Major General Sampling at a loss for what to say. This situation is simply too good for the U.S. Navy, and it cannot be better news.

"And the information obtained by the Cubans is very good. They even have time to repair the battleship Princess Christina. It takes 15 days to repair."

Colonel Simpson sighed.

"This is normal. In order to avoid Spanish slavery and make their country independent, these Cubans should also work hard."

Brigadier General Dewey expressed his views.

"Then let's set off in seven days, just to see if the Spaniards will drop their jaws when they suddenly see us coming."

Major General Samplin decided to set off in a week and go to Santiago to block the gate.

"It's a good idea. This can block the Spaniards in San Diego. But we can use the army to land on both sides, and then rely on the army to take down the forts around San Diego and force them to die at sea. How about this plan?"

Well, Commodore Dewey is even more ruthless, directly trying to force the Spanish fleet to death in the port of Santiago. Of course, no matter what they think, they need to make a plan first. Of course, during this period, they need to be modified and limited according to the actual situation.

While the U.S. Navy is eyeing the Spanish fleet in the port of San Diego, the Spanish fleet in the port of San Diego is also doing defensive deployment.

Standing on the high ground on the side of the port, Lieutenant General Sedra looked at the warships in the port and arranged defense measures.

"First of all, we need to deploy more notification ships and set up observation posts on the shore so that we can give early warning. Second, we need to set up minefields to ensure the safety of San Diego Port. I have a hunch that the US fleet will come to our door soon. .”

In fact, there is no need to have a hunch, just when they arrived at the port of San Diego, five or six ships from outside followed here, and they knew that the US fleet would definitely get the news.

Of course, since he dared to come to the Port of San Diego, this meant that Vice Admiral Sedra was not afraid of the presence of the American fleet. In terms of battleship performance and scale, the Spanish fleet is no worse than it. Although he is unwilling to fight the United States, if this day really comes, he will have nothing to fear.

Colonel Lefer knows a little bit about Lieutenant General Sedra's mentality, but now is not the time to talk about it. I saw that he took the lieutenant general's words and continued to speak.

"Minefields need to be set up. I don't think they should be too far outside. We can arrange minefields inward. It is best to allow the US fleet to reach the forts in San Diego. Otherwise, if the US fleet gives up the storm and launches an offensive If it is mine, the situation will be more difficult. And the fort can somewhat consume the US Navy."

Lefer's meaning is very clear. Use all available power to attack the opponent. If you win, the damage caused by the destruction of the fort is not worth mentioning. If you lose, even if the fort remains, it is useless.

"Just do as you say."

So the Spanish fleet, which was repaired in Santiago, began to prepare defensive measures.

A week later, the fully assembled American fleet sailed out of the naval port. This time, they had the will to sink the boat. Putting the family fortune of the U.S. Navy on the line, they are betting on the glory of the U.S. Navy for decades.

. "It's time to end all of this. The fleet of the United States of America will sail freely in the Caribbean Sea!" Rear Admiral Sampling said to all naval officers and soldiers with confidence before departure.

Three days later, the U.S. fleet finally arrived outside the port of San Diego. Led by four Pennsylvania-class patrol ships, three Indiana-class battleships lined up in a column and slowly appeared in the sight of the San Diego Fort. Behind it, there are as many as nine cruisers of various types.

Behind them are three shallow-water heavy artillery ships. These data are excellent, but products with poor actual performance have also been put on the altar of war. They will serve as a supplementary force to the main fleet, but also as the main force for attacking battery and port installations. After all, there are too few main gun turrets on battleships, and the U.S. Navy needs to use these shells where they can best play their role.

However, the U.S. Navy's hopes of blocking the Spanish fleet in Santiago were shattered. Because of the notification ship, the Spanish fleet had left three hours ago, except for the battleship Princess Christina.

"The main force of the Spanish fleet doesn't seem to be in the port." Rear Admiral Samplin picked up the binoculars and looked at the smoke column rising near the Spanish fort in the distance.

Just in front of him, 3 shallow-water heavy artillery ships and 3 cruisers were pouring firepower on the fort outside San Diego Harbor. The long barrel continuously spewed out flames, and huge fireballs spewed out from the barrel. Then, with the sound of shells passing through the air at high speed, a round of 10-inch and 8-inch shells hit the fort of San Diego Port heavily.

Although the Spaniards tried to fight back, under such fierce firepower, the fort armed with old-style artillery could not do much at all. If it weren't for fear of mines, the US fleet might have approached and fired ~www.mtlnovel.com~ to completely wipe out the entire fort.

Major General Sampling said with a worried face. "If the Spanish fleet is not here. Our plan will be in vain."

Dewey shook his head and said. "No, Spain should have reached the end of its strength. Although their fleet is still strong, their national power may no longer be able to support this war for a long time. They also need a chance to end this war. Victory or failure .”

"Then what should we do now? Continue to fight? Although the 8-inch and 10-inch guns have relatively abundant ammunition, we can't just waste the precious shells here." Sampling said a little unwillingly.

"The formation of shallow-water heavy gunships broke away from the team and approached the attack. We need to let the Spaniards come out."

After pondering for a moment, Dewey gritted his teeth and said. The Spaniards had a lot of time, if they were allowed to delay, the entire fleet would have to leave the battle position before dark, after all, they still considered the lightning strike. That being the case, it is better to give the Spanish fleet a chance to attract them out. At the same time, the three ships behind are really not suitable for high-speed maneuvering, so it is better to give up temporarily.

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