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spnWhen the second batch of Japanese air raids arrived over Yahu Island and saw an even more ruined Pearl Harbor, I couldn't help but feel very surprised.

"What? The American oil depot may have been hit by mistake?"

Yamamoto Isoroku, who was playing chess with his staff, saw Nagumo Tadashi walk in, and knew that the situation of the war might have changed slightly. Since he learned that the six American aircraft carriers were not in the port, and there were no attacks in the nearby waters.

When he found it, Yamamoto's initial feeling of being in control of the situation was gone.

He knew that under such circumstances, any negligence could cause heavy losses to Japan's attack fleet. Although the aviation power of six aircraft carriers was not as large as Japan's 11 aircraft carriers, he knew that,

Once the US military attacks angrily out of revenge after defeat, the Japanese fleet will also suffer heavy losses.

However, there have been some changes in the war situation. Not only were the American oil depots not among the targets of this attack, but even their exact locations were only partly known to Japan. However, according to intelligence, the explosions at the American oil depots were

Judging from the monstrous fire and smoke, Pearl Harbor's main oil depot had been completely destroyed.[

"Yes, Your Excellency, many pilots have seen with their own eyes that at least three huge oil depots are still burning. They can be seen clearly from several kilometers away." Nagumo Chuichi lowered his head and said, while Yamamoto was thinking for a moment. He hesitated slightly, but

He added, “In addition, according to the second wave

The pilots who were the first to fly over Pearl Harbor reported that the American ships seemed to have been bombed twice in advance. Many large ships were overturned. Three aircraft carriers and many battleships had been completely destroyed.

The situation seems to be a little out of control..."

After receiving this information, Yamamoto Isoroku's eyebrows jumped unconsciously. He saw some speculation and suspicion in Nagumo Chuichi's eyes. Even when he learned this information, he thought that the Americans had been attacked by others.

The enemy's second strike.

In the Pacific, "only two countries" can take action against the US military. Apart from Japan, the only one is China.

"Be careful and leave. Whether there are hidden enemies, or the Americans' own medicine exploded, at least they were destroyed more thoroughly."

Although Yamamoto was not sure whether it was the "medicine" that died in the explosion or whether the "Chinese" people coincidentally attacked Pearl Harbor together with the "Japanese" combined fleet. But he was sure that this was a big deal for the "Japanese"

Good thing.

"Your Excellency, do we need to report this information to the top and then conduct a thorough investigation..."

Yamamoto Isoroku shook his head. He knew deeply that it would be fine if these accidents were caused by Americans' own "medicine". However, if the empire had definite evidence that it was done by Chinese people, then,

Based on his understanding of the dictator of [China], the empire could suddenly pull the people of [China] into trouble, but it could also become a full-scale enemy of the people of [China].

Moreover, he also knew that even if it was really the Chinese who did it, unless they sent out ships and planes to find their fleet in the vast sea or take pictures of their fleet, the [Japanese] Combined Fleet would definitely bear the blame for this.

of.

No one would believe that in just ten minutes, the Chinese people would interfere. Even if the evidence is conclusive, Yamamoto also believed that no one would think that Japan

The government is telling the truth.

Regarding the Pearl Harbor incident, no matter what the truth behind these hidden doubts is, there is only one perpetrator, and that is Japan.

"Send more reconnaissance planes and search for traces of the Americans with all your strength. This matter ends here. Since they were bombed in Pearl Harbor," then it is a huge military achievement of the Combined Fleet. This is enough. "

Yamamoto Isoroku said firmly.

"Yes, Your Excellency.

Nan Yunzhong nodded, "I have sent four teams of reconnaissance aircraft to expand the search range for the US aircraft carrier to 150 kilometers. If we increase the search range again, we will have to move the fleet closer."

"Order the fleet to advance 100 nautical miles. Expand the search area to 200 nautical miles east of Pearl Harbor." Yamamoto Isoroku knew that the American aircraft carrier was the top priority of this sneak attack.

On the sea hundreds of nautical miles west of Pearl Harbor, the Chinese task force composed of four ships has welcomed the last air raid aircraft to return home.

"Reporting to the commander, all the aircraft on the expedition have returned." Three hh-3 Shanwei bombers were damaged by the remaining anti-aircraft fire of the US military and are currently being repaired urgently. The mechanics expect to be able to resume combat operations tomorrow.

Judging from the results of the war, we not only bombed the US military's oil depot, but also carried out devastating bombing of the Oahu shipyard. In addition, nearly three large US warships, including three aircraft carriers, were destroyed to varying degrees.

‘Sex’ bombing.”

The operational staff of the task force have finally finished tallying the preliminary results of the air strike and are reporting to Ge Yunsheng.

Looking up from the chart near Pearl Harbor, Ge Yunsheng just nodded lightly. The results of this expedition had already been predicted in the combat plan. "Although China's aircraft fleet is much smaller than the Japanese, its number is

It is far stronger than the Japanese aircraft fleet, and coupled with the selective bombing, it is natural to achieve such results.[

"Have the four Seahawks not returned yet?" Ge Yunsheng asked.

"Commander, they just sent back a report ten minutes ago, saying that they are on their way back," the combat staff replied.

"Hmm." Ge Yunsheng frowned slightly. Currently, the search distance of the Sea Eagles has reached the maximum limit of two hundred nautical miles. If they want to continue to expand the search range, they can only move the fleet forward.

"Order, the fleet advances 100 nautical miles. After the Seahawks are repaired, they will form three search and reconnaissance aircraft teams together with the remaining two resting Seahawks to expand the search range for the US aircraft carrier to 300 nautical miles east of Pearl Harbor."

.”

Ge Yunsheng frowned secretly. Although he had already expected that after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US aircraft carrier group would immediately retreat to a safe distance, and then take off the aircraft group to support Pearl Harbor. But he did not expect that it would be two hundred nautical miles east of Pearl Harbor.

, the American aircraft carrier group was not found.

You must know that of the four Seahawk reconnaissance aircraft of Team 2, two of them are equipped with air and sea search radars. They are two of the only ten reconnaissance aircraft with radars in the Navy. Compared with the two

In the huge sea area of ​​100 nautical miles, if four aircraft are too few, the search range of two radar Seahawks is not small.

At this moment, another staff officer walked in hurriedly and reported, "Commander" when the Seahawks were returning, the rearmost Seahawk 04 aircraft discovered a large number of US warships and aircraft, which should be supporting Pearl Harbor.

.”

"Very good. This at least shows that the American aircraft carriers were not directly scared away. They are thinking of revenge after all. Japan's own third wave of air raids is coming soon, which is a good time."

Ge Yunsheng knew that whether it was over Pearl Harbor or between the U.S. and Japanese warships and aircraft, it had just begun, and the battle would inevitably break out soon. The Americans with only six aircraft carriers and more than 20 ships would never be able to do so.

Just retreat and withdraw to the United States.

As for the "real" contest between the United States and Japan, Ge Yunsheng is also very concerned about it. After all, "this is the best opportunity to face the comparison and collision of naval power between the United States and Japan, and it can leave a lot of reference for future operations."

He has decided that he should take off the last two Seahawks of the task force as soon as possible and rush to the sky above Pearl Harbor to monitor the large-scale ship-aircraft air battle that is about to break out over Pearl Harbor from a high altitude.

On the sea 250 nautical miles east of Pearl Harbor, about 20 ships were densely arrayed across the sea. When Pearl Harbor was suddenly and violently attacked, this mixed aircraft carrier fleet was 170 nautical miles away from Pearl Harbor.

For local training, only two ships set off in the early morning of that day and rushed there. The rest had not yet started their sea training.

As soon as he learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Lieutenant General Nimitz, the commander of the mixed fleet who was responsible for commanding the joint exercise and one of the deputy commanders of the Pacific Fleet, immediately ordered the fleet of ships and aircraft to attack to support Pearl Harbor. However, it was short-lived.

After getting angry, "because the enemy's situation was unclear, he still ordered the fleet to retreat slightly conservatively and cautiously. Based on the estimate of the approximate position of the Japanese fleet," he retreated to the safe sea two hundred nautical miles east of Pearl Harbor.

However, what made him feel very frustrated was "the distance of 170 nautical miles, at the speed of the fleet of ships and aircraft, the time it takes from preparation before take-off to departure" and then to the time it arrives over Pearl Harbor. It is at least about an hour.

time.

According to Oahu's wire request for assistance, Nimitz had not yet received a report of the fleet of ships and aircraft arriving over Oahu, but had already received a report of Japan's third air attack on Pearl Harbor. (Actually, it was

second time)

At this time, Nimitz's mood was rather complicated. He was worried that the Japanese would leave after achieving great results in three air strikes, and he was also worried that this decisive battle would affect the remaining Pacific fleets.

If it were not for the purpose of practicing an air force operation after a long-distance fleet attack, these fleets would not stay far away from Pearl Harbor, resulting in the inability to quickly return aid after the incident. Of course, he also understood that if this mixed fleet headed by six aircraft carriers was not

Nearly 200 nautical miles away from Pearl Harbor, it is estimated that it has also been poisoned by the Japanese army at this moment.

"Perhaps, the issue of deploying radar should be accelerated. The Chinese, even the Germans and the British are moving faster than the United States in this regard." Nimitz frowned tightly. The role of radar in naval and air combat,

It has been proven many times in Asia and Europe that even the British relied on radar to repeatedly detect German cross-sea bombings. He had made up his mind that after this incident, he would report it to the US "government" and request that the development and deployment of radar be accelerated.

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"General, the fleet will arrive over Oahu in 5 minutes."

The combat staff walked to Nimitz. With several reports, "In addition, the president personally signed an order authorizing us to use the remaining fleet" to retaliate against the Japanese, and ordered you to be the new commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet, replacing Mel.

General Kim, promoted to admiral-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet.

In the Atlantic, the German fleet has been found. After a small-scale naval air battle broke out, the German fleet is retreating. The President has ordered the Atlantic Fleet to urgently mobilize a combined fleet to support the Pacific Fleet.

"

"God guarantees the United States." Nimitz nodded noncommittally. The news from home did not make him feel very happy, because these were all critical. What was important was the upcoming air battle over Oahu, and the following.

Come down, can we successfully find the main force of the [Japanese] fleet and launch a fearless attack on it? "Send out all our reconnaissance planes, including the latest F5 reconnaissance planes, and dismantle all their weapons.

and unnecessary things. To expand the search scope, I only need one result, which is to find the Japanese fleet. If any young man can follow the returning fleet of the Japanese to find their home base, I will apply to the president for the highest honor.

Medal."

"Yes, General."[

After Zhang Shusheng had a simple brunch, the Japanese air raids did not end. This made him feel slightly surprised.

In the original history, Yamamoto Isoroku was bold enough to make a crazy Pearl Harbor attack plan, but at the same time he was a more cautious person, and he was more likely to feel satisfied in the face of victory.

However, this time, due to its own influence, the naval forces of various countries have been strengthened to varying degrees, especially the naval forces of China, Japan, Germany, the United States and Britain, which are particularly powerful.

Although the six aircraft carriers that escaped from Pearl Harbor were temporarily missing, Yamamoto Isoroku clearly had no intention of giving up tracking them.

In the original era, although aircraft carriers were also valued by people, they were far less important than in this era.

As many as six aircraft carriers have not been found, and Yamamoto Isoroku will probably find it difficult to give up. Moreover, if the American fleet escapes back to China, it will be fine. Once it is still nearby, then there is a possibility of a major air war between the United States and Japan.

Sex' is almost certain.

It is impossible for the Americans to be beaten without fighting back. The Japanese themselves want to destroy the remaining Pacific Fleet.

You must know that the three aircraft carriers that escaped in history were just insignificant in the eyes of Japan. But this time, the six aircraft carriers and the close-range ships that escaped can be regarded as the Pacific Fleet's
To be continued...