Chapter 961
"The information has been confirmed." At this time, it was already night. On the bridge of the Akagi, the lights were bright, and Nagumo Chuichi looked at the people present, including the commanders from other aircraft carriers, and called this emergency. Meeting.
"We can't send telegrams to the mainland, otherwise our whereabouts will be exposed." Chuichi Nagumo said: "In Pearl Harbor, American battleships are moored there, but only the American aircraft carrier is missing."
"The Enterprise and Lexington, this morning, came out of Pearl Harbor and moved eastward along the route, with the goal of returning to the continental United States, and their Saratoga was on the way from San Diego, continental United States. Returning, it is expected that it will take more than ten days to reach Pearl Harbor."
The USS Enterprise and USS Lexington were discovered by their own carrier-based aircraft after searching the sea, and the USS Saratoga was observed by spies in the United States. Now, these messages are gathered in the fleet, and they are coming Say, is a new question.
The aircraft carrier is not there, is the attack still according to the plan?
"The original plan cannot be changed. We should continue to move forward. Although the US aircraft carrier is not there, we still have a large number of other targets waiting to be destroyed," said Rear Admiral Sendaro Omori, commander of the first destroyer team.
Now that they have all come out, where can they go back empty-handed, and it is not appropriate to stay here for a few days, and they will be discovered by the Americans at any time.
Continue to act according to the original plan!
"No, the American aircraft carrier is our biggest threat. We must destroy the American aircraft carrier in one fell swoop!" Another officer said: "We must not let the American aircraft carrier go!"
Immediately, contradictions arose. Everyone followed their own opinions, and the voices became louder and louder. The quarrel was so loud that Nanyun Zhongyi didn't know what to do.
"I propose that we can separate an aircraft carrier and two destroyers to form a new formation to catch up with the American aircraft carrier." At this moment, Rudel continued to put forward his own point of view.
Get an aircraft carrier! An aircraft carrier does not have enough carrier-based aircraft, but if it is a sneak attack, it can be achieved. Moreover, Rudel is very confident in the special anti-warship bomb provided by himself. Under dive bombing, one can be used. Take down an aircraft carrier!
A single aircraft carrier flying a dozen Stuka bombers is enough to destroy the formation of two aircraft carriers of the other side.
As for the Saratoga, unfortunately, it can only be left for later, but the Enterprise and Lexington can't be let go!
"No, we can't divide our troops. This is a big taboo. We have to concentrate on dealing with Pearl Harbor." Someone immediately objected.
The navy of the island nation is not that strong in the first place. The mobilization of six aircraft carriers this time has already made every effort. The combat objectives have long been set, and the carrier-based aircraft on each aircraft carrier have been assigned targets. At this time, if the battle plan is temporarily modified, who should accomplish the goals assigned by the carrier-based aircraft on the dispatched aircraft carrier?
No, of course not!
"Our main six aircraft carriers must be together. If they are separated, they cannot concentrate their efforts, and they may suffer losses." Nanyun Zhongyi said.
The last sentence is the main thing. The fleet is formed together, and it is easy to twist into a single rope. If one aircraft carrier is separated to deal with the two American aircraft carriers, if it is not good, it will be sunk by others!
Nan Yun Zhongyi can't take responsibility, he has always been a cautious person.
Rudel shook his head: "If that's the case, then send the Ryuta Maru out! In this way, you don't have to worry about damage to the main ship, and you can still have spare energy to attack the US aircraft carrier formation, how about it?"
The Ryuta Maru, a German oil tanker, was a converted aircraft carrier with only fifteen Stuka bombers on it. It was used as a reserve force. Now, Rudel proposes to let this aircraft carrier pursue it, even if it is attacked. If the opponent is sunk, there won't be much loss, but if the sneak attack is successful, it will be a great achievement!
"I don't know the speed of the Ryuta Maru, can I catch up?" Some people still questioned.
"What's the matter? If you can't catch up, the plane will always catch up, right? As long as you can know the other party's route, there is hope." Rudel said: "You people, you can't do either, this is not good, that is not good!"
For a long time, in the attitude of the head of Cyric, he looked down on the island country. Now, Rudel finally understands that the lower-level soldiers of the island country are not afraid of death. They dare to rush to the island country. Many advantages, It's all done by lower-level officers.
But when you get to the top level of the island country, it will not work. You are always timid and hesitant. This time you can take the risk of attacking Pearl Harbor. I don’t know how much determination you have made. Absolutely impossible.
At this time, Rudel really wanted to stand by and watch, but he was a generalist.
The war between the island country and the United States is of great significance to Germany. The German navy soldiers need time to accumulate. This time is given by the island country, and this battle is a crucial battle!
"If you don't dare, then I will board the Ryuta Maru and help direct the bombing of the U.S. aircraft carrier by the carrier-based aircraft on the Ryuta Maru." Rudel said: "If there is a problem with the pilot, I can also take the plane to escalate. Empty, how is it?"
This is a war between the island country and the United States, but let a German walk in the front, and it shows the cowardly behavior of its own side, and the faces of the people present can't be hung up.
"Okay, then follow the words of Advisor Rudel." Nagumo Chuichi said: "Konishi wants to be the naval chief and is in charge of commanding the Ryuta Maru. After you send a signal from us, start attacking, let us act at the same time, and blow up the United States. Pacific Fleet!"
Following Nagumo Chuichi's order, the plan to bomb Pearl Harbor was revised, and in the dark, the Ryuta Maru, which was sailing at the rear of the formation, drove at full speed and left the formation.
The high-speed diesel engine roared loudly, and black smoke rose from the chimney. Regardless of the amazing consumption of fuel, the Ryuta Maru will continue to sail at maximum speed.
On the ship, the carrier-based aircraft unit that received the new order was extremely excited.
"To refresh the target, what we are going to attack is the American aircraft carrier!" The 50th squadron's Fei Cao Changjin Fuji Saburo said to his subordinates: "All cheer me up, even if there is a collision, I have to Sink the American aircraft carrier for me!"
There are not many pilots who can go to Germany for training, because the asking price in Germany is too high. Most of the pilots still fly in their own countries and are taught by pilots who have returned from their studies in Germany.
Therefore, they always felt that they were inferior, especially when they were deployed on the Ryutian Maru. This nondescript aircraft carrier was converted from an oil tanker. The speed was as slow as a snail, and they even felt that they were second-line troops.
And now, they have the most difficult task, bombing the American aircraft carrier!
"On our warship, there are only two PC1000RS bombs, which must be used by the most experienced pilots and must not be wasted." Kondo Saburo said.