1109 We Were Discovered
How powerful the German submarines are, perhaps the commanders of the Allied ships who have been at war with them in the Atlantic Ocean for a long time are the ones who have the most say. The unbelievable record of the German ace submarine is more than enough to explain why the British and American navies have changed their colors when talking about German submarines.
These German submarine officers and soldiers who usually wear sloppy clothes and like to lean on the railing of the submarine conning tower have created a great myth of annihilating ten times or even dozens of times the enemy in the Atlantic Ocean.
It can be said that every German submarine can write a novel, and there is absolutely no shortage of legends and adventures in it, which is definitely attractive enough. And those German sailors who were finally silent on the cold seabed also used their actions to fulfill their oath to fight for the motherland to the last second.
"Stay at level two alert! We may have been targeted by a huge German submarine battle group! Damn! There is no way that there are German submarines in this sea area. Our whereabouts must have been leaked." Putting down the binoculars in his hand, The commander of the transport fleet code-named "Alpine Dog" frowned and complained.
On his side, an adjutant comforted: "Maybe it's just a returning German submarine. This kind of unexpected encounter happens here every day. Many people claim to have encountered a German submarine, but it turned out that it was just a whale or something else."
"I hope what you said is right." The commander was obviously not as optimistic as his deputy: "Let the escorting destroyer fleet continue to closely monitor the nearby waters, and don't let go of any clues! It is impossible for German submarines to follow us. Transfer 2 destroyers to the left flank and strengthen the defense there!"
"Obey! General!" The adjutant saluted immediately and carried out the order. He was just consoling his chief, not blindly optimistic-any carelessness would wipe out the entire transport fleet. Those terrible German wolves never Will not give up the fat that reaches the mouth easily.
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"In the waters near the North Atlantic Ocean, the U-136 submarine returning from the waters near Canada sent back a message. The captain claimed to have found a huge Allied fleet in the waters of No. 44, covered by many escort destroyers, heading towards Speed up sailing near Iceland." A German naval staff officer sent a telegram to Admiral Dönitz at the same time.
"Damn it, will their appearance on this route cause the British and Americans to be alert?" Doenitz read the telegram carefully, and then whispered with his hands behind his back. The discovery of the Allied transport fleet in that sea area definitely proves that the deciphered Allied code is indeed effective. However, German submarines do not often appear on that route. If in a short period of time,
Two German submarines appeared there one after another. Will the Allied generals be suspicious?
"We didn't stipulate the return route of the submarine troop. This was an accident!" The staff officer stood beside Doenitz, and when he heard the general ask this question, he quickly explained: "If you really feel unsure, send a telegram to let General Captain Lean gave up the plan and retreated?"
"The gain outweighs the loss! We had no intention of attacking this fleet on a large scale. If we let them arrive in Iceland without paying any price, wouldn't I, the submarine commander, have failed in my duty?" Dunitz thought about it, and immediately He rejected his original plan, and then he held the telegram and told the staff: "Everything will be implemented according to the original plan. Now we will give the initiative to the British and let them consider whether to change the password or not!"
Denitz thought about several questions in his mind at this moment, and finally he felt that he should not give up this temptation easily. After all, this was just a small-scale submarine attack. Strictly speaking, it could only be an accidental incident. It is impossible for the British side to change their passwords just because their fleet was attacked by a German submarine-Dönitz is quite sure of this.
Time passed slowly by every minute and every second, and the sky gradually darkened. The evening is the best time for German submarine operations, and at this time the u-47 submarine commanded by Prien just arrived near the route of the Allied escort fleet. Because of the precise information, everything was just right. Prien's submarine maintained a periscope depth, cruising on the only way the Allied fleet must pass, sharpening its knife and waiting for its prey.
"I found the target! I saw the enemy!" The first officer put his eyes on the periscope and suddenly shouted loudly. Prien, who was standing beside him, quickly took the periscope from the first officer's hand, and stuck his eyes on it.
From the periscope marked with full scale, he saw the huge silhouette of the ships against the afterglow of the setting sun. The speed of this fleet has been increased. Obviously, it is afraid of the night attack of German submarines, so some countermeasures have been taken in advance.
It is a pity that these countermeasures are still effective against the old German ocean-going submarines, but it is a bit of a joke to fight against the latest German U-shaped submarines. Prien smiled slightly, and issued a combat order: "Discover the Allied Fleet
"Course 48, speed 22! Repeat! Course 48, speed 22, torpedo adjustment is complete!" One after another passwords spread inside the submarine, and everyone began to get nervous. This huge submarine was as quiet as a shark in the water. Swimming, it slowly adjusted its position, and then tried to keep its course on the side of the Allied escort fleet.
The position he chose was very particular. At this moment, the U-shaped submarine was sailing to the left front of the Allied fleet. It was the most heavily defended place of the Allied Fleet, but it took time for the torpedoes to cruise after launching. When they arrived, they just let go of the escort ships and penetrated into the transport fleet from the weak flanks.
The magnetic torpedo is a torpedo that Germany finally began to use on a large scale after countless experiments. It is not a long-range active guided torpedo, but it can make some course corrections at close range to attack Allied ships more effectively. Of course, this torpedo is not a panacea, so German submarines basically use it in combination with collision torpedoes.
With an order, the German u-47 submarine fired a full 8 torpedoes on standby in one breath, 6 in the bow and 2 in the stern, in the most suitable position. These torpedoes immediately rushed towards the Allied fleet like a wild horse. With the launch of these torpedoes, the u-47 submarine trembled slightly, and then began to sink at full speed.
Early magnetic torpedoes could easily target the submarine that was closest to them. In order to avoid such misfires, when launching a magnetic torpedo, the submarine should dive immediately to increase the distance between it and the torpedo. Of course, this is just a precautionary measure, but all submarine captains have implemented this regulation very consciously.
Because no one wants to be sunk by the torpedo launched by oneself, even if the probability of this possibility is only one in a thousand, but everyone still does not want to gamble with their lives on this extremely small probability.
"Dive! Dive!" The first mate, while holding the handrail beside him, ordered the helmsman and the sailors who controlled the water tank to move quickly. Prien waited for the good news in the shaking submarine, as long as the torpedo hits target, a wonderful noise will be heard from the sonar.
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Looking at the gradually sinking sun behind them, all the sailors in the entire "Alpine Dog" escort fleet were filled with unease. They were frightened by the warning order during the day, and they were very worried that a dozen German submarines would come from all directions tonight. Launch an attack on the fleet.
But in this time period, when the sky is about to go dark but things are not completely invisible, it is the ideal time for German submarines to launch an attack. Everyone's eyes widened, hoping to find their enemies in advance, but most people were destined not to find what they were looking for.
"There seems to be something approaching on the left wing. It's getting dark, so I can't see clearly at all!" A lookout on the left wing held up a binoculars, frowned and reported loudly with the help of the last twilight of the setting sun. In the cabin of the destroyer not far behind him, a sonar soldier also raised his arm at the same time: "I heard the noise! It must be a German submarine!"
The captain of the British destroyer who heard the news was immediately scared out of his wits, and what he feared most happened after all. Those elusive German submarines are very cunning, maybe even an anti-submarine destroyer like him will fall into the hands of these submarines. But being afraid is one thing, waiting to die is another, so the captain of the destroyer quickly issued a combat order: "Sound the battle alarm! Be careful to avoid torpedoes!"
At almost the same moment when he gave the combat order, the soldier on the lookout position finally saw clearly what was in the water. So he put down the binoculars and started yelling loudly: "Torpedo! A torpedo is approaching on the port side!"
At the forefront of the fleet, on the command ship of the entire "Alpine Dog" transport fleet, after the general heard the warning of the approaching torpedo on the port side, his heart stopped for a moment. On the flank of the fleet, a transport ship full of steel bars and concrete was blown into two pieces.
Then, just after a split second, a transport ship was hit and exploded into a ball of gorgeous fireworks. At this moment of near darkness, this flame illuminated the entire transport fleet, and also plunged everyone into complete despair.
There is only one sigh left in everyone's heart: "It's all over! We have been discovered!" () "My Third Reich" only represents the author's point of view, and if it is found that its content violates national laws and conflicts Please delete the content, and the position is only committed to providing a healthy and green reading platform. 【】,thank you all!