Near the Welse Islands in the central part of the coral sea.
In the early morning of February 2nd, the Japanese Navy's First Aviation Fleet, which had just gathered with the south of the port with Mozbi, is gathered in this sea area.
The news from the Anjia Army Navy from the department to the north was very surprised.
Yamaguchi couldn't guess the true intention of the Anjiajun Navy north, and immediately called the United Fleet Command to ask if there was a large -scale fleet behind this horrible Anjiajun Navy fleet. After getting a negative answer, he asked the enemy ship only
Whether the quantity has changed significantly.
Yamamoto's fifty -sixth call: "Yamaguchi Jun, from beginning to end, the number of naval fleets in the southern seas of the Coral Sea has not changed. So far, the enemy fleet has a total of twelve aircraft carriers, escorting, and escorting.
There are only more than 50 ships, more than 20 transport and supply ships. "
"On this fleet, there are a large number of reconnaissance ships, submarines and spy ships sent by the Imperial Navy. In addition, there are water reconnaissance machines and land -based reconnaissance machines.
Please rest assured. "
Yamaguchi received a reply, and was still doubtful. He left the room to the combat room. He walked to the large coral sea sea map in the stunning gaze of many staff.
Although I do n’t know what the quality of its ship is, in terms of scale, it is already the largest wave of fleets we have faced since the start of the war.
Speaking of which, he turned to Major General Kawashima Kawashima Gangshima: "Kawashima Jun. Do you think we are actively greeted now, or wait for the fifth airline fleet before acting?"
Kawashima has no direct suggestion, but analyzes the current situation: "Our fleet includes six main aircraft carriers such as Nobunaga, Dragon, Canglong, Rockwood, Saddle, Dragon, and Xueyu, Eagle, Eagle, 鸱鸮
Six light aircraft carriers such as ghosts, demon 六, have only 56 navigation ships. Its China includes the severe cruiser and destroyers, and its strength is basically the same as its opponents.
It should be able to occupy the wind in the air combat. But there are too many accidents on the decisive battle of the sea, and it must be lost. I think it is still until the fifth aircraft fleet comes. "
The water and land reconnaissance machines sent by the Japanese army have never entered the naked eye distance of the Anjia Army Naval Fleet. Whenever they are driven by the destroyer and ordinary propeller carrier -based fighters from the periphery of the fleet.
It is not clear to distinguish between the diagonal angle flying deck aircraft carrier and the direct aircraft carrier.
Moreover, in order to keep the Anjiajun Navy, jet carrier -based fighters have not been used. Therefore, the Japanese Navy is still full of blind self -confidence.
No, the captain of the aircraft carrier Shinoda Saturday, "Nobunaga", said very dissatisfied: "Chief of Staff, how can you grow up others' ambitions?
As early as the Sino -Japanese War of the Sino -Japanese War, I lost the most precious military soul. Without inheritance! "
"The South China Navy only has a history of seven or eight years. Even with the help of the French, it is frantically building ships, but the lack of talent can catch up in a few years. I think that as the Imperial Japanese Combined Fleet
The First Fleet, which is the absolute main force, should not hesitate to go south, engage in a decisive battle with the main force of the China Navy, and defeat them openly and openly, so that they understand that not everyone can play the navy!"
Yamaguchi was noncommittal and asked the intelligence staff officer, Colonel Kobayashi Sadamichi: "Kobayashi-kun, where is the Fifth Air Fleet moving now?"
Kobayashi Sadao shook his head and said: "We definitely can't wait for the Fifth Air Fleet... The assembly of the fleet will take a lot of time. Although the order from the base camp has been issued, it will take at least a month until it really joins us.
Only then can we do it, and by that time, the navy of South China will have already disappeared to nowhere!"
"Where is Jojima-kun's Second Air Fleet now?" Yamaguchi asked again.
"The main force of the Second Air Fleet is still at Pago Pago Port, and it is not expected to leave for Suva Port until tomorrow morning!" Kobayashi Sadao picked up the thick telegram manuscript and flipped through it. It took a long time to find the relevant information.
"If Nagano-kun hadn't been killed in the shameless air raid by the Chinese, and the base camp's reorganization of the military headquarters was delayed for too long, why would we be in today's predicament?" Kawashima Tsuyoshi complained, and everyone else shook their heads and smiled bitterly.
It turned out that Chief of Military Affairs Nagano Shushen died in the Tokyo bombing. This left the Japanese navy without a leader for a while.
Hirohito originally wanted Yamamoto Isoroku to be the commander-in-chief of the Military Command, but Yamamoto refused and recommended his old boss Mitsumasa Yoneuchi to take over as the commander-in-chief.
Yonei had always been a representative figure of the peace faction and was not liked by Hirohito, so the headquarters bypassed Yamamoto Isoroku and chose another military commander.
After strict screening, the meeting of ministers finally confirmed that the emperor will select one of four active and retired naval admirals to serve as military commander, including Marine Minister Oikawa Koshiro, Suga Governorate Commander Yoshida Zengo, Speaker Suzuki Kantaro, and former Interior Minister Suezuki Nobumasa.
Head of Department.
After repeated deliberation, Hirohito finalized at the beginning of this month that Koshiro Oikawa will serve as the commander-in-chief of the Military Command Department, and Zengo Yoshida will be the maritime minister.
During this period, although Yamamoto Isoroku tried to mobilize various air fleets many times to deal with the aggressive offensive of the Anjiajun navy, the base camp was in chaos, and without the order of the military headquarters, nothing could be implemented. This bad state continued
This lasted until the Anjiajun navy moved north, but it was obviously too late.
Yamaguchi closed his eyes and pondered for a while, and then said decisively: "It is obviously too late for the three major aviation fleets to arrive at the scheduled sea area before choosing an opportunity for a decisive battle. We can follow the east coast of Australia and go south to fight first, and check out the opponent's
With true strength, if we are vulnerable, we can win. If the opponent is too powerful, we can retreat safely under the cover of land-based fighter jets!"
"So good!"
Kawashima nodded in agreement: "Until we figure out the true intentions of the South China Navy, this is a safe measure!"
...
In the evening of the fourth day.
In the central and southern waters of the Coral Sea, a "Xia" class nuclear submarine with an underwater displacement of 5,750 tons and number 093a is traveling quietly under the sea level.
Since there is no need to surface for recharging, the "Xia" class nuclear submarines can sail under the sea level for several months with extremely high concealment. In order to ensure the safety of the main task force, there are two submarines two to three hundred nautical miles in front and behind the fleet.
The "Xia"-class nuclear submarine with an underwater speed of up to 35 knots is performing a warning mission.
"Report!"
The radar operator stood up and said to Gao Wenyu, who was observing the sea situation through the subtraction, said: "Captain, the Japanese army fleet was found at a hundred nautical miles in front of us! From the radar signal returned, the scale of the Japanese fleet is not small!"
Gao Wenyu quickly came to the electronic display as soon as he heard it, and found that the screen was covered with dense red dots on the screen. Gao Wenyu immediately ordered: "First warn the fleet, and then we move forward to the northeast.
Observe the details of the Japanese fleet next to. "
"yes!"
More than three hours later, the Japanese fleet appeared. At this time, the sky was all dark.
After the radar, Senna repeatedly identified, Gao Wenyu quietly used the infrared latent telescope to observe carefully, and finally confirmed that this was the most powerful first aviation fleet in the Japanese aviation fleet.
"Quickly raise the buoyant antenna and report to the fleet!"
Gao Wenyu calmly issued an order, and when the news came out, the submarine sank decisively, waiting for two hours to wait for the Japanese fleet to completely transit. Then, it floated and fell behind the buttocks of the Japanese fleet.
The weapon system of the "Summer" class nuclear submarine includes the "Falcon" I anti -ship missile, the four -united "Houyi" air -ranging missile launch tower and six 650mm heavy torpedo launch tubes.
Under the guidance of navigation computers, once it is issued, it is enough for a small Japanese navy to drink a pot.
... ...
"Finally caught the big fish!"
After receiving the report of the 093A boat, General Li Weiqing, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Anjia Army Navy, took a sigh of relief, saying: "During this time, we were in a circle in the coral sea.
A avoiding fell, and we circled with us. "
"It's okay now, the Japanese Navy has finally moved! From the circumstances of the satellite investigated yesterday. The Japanese fleet should pass through that sea area at this time! Alas, six main aircraft carriers, six light aircraft carriers, Little Japan this time off this time.
The capital is not small! "
Colonel An Mingyang, the fleet's combat staff, said with a smile: "The devil is indeed a full capital, but it is not a substantial threat to us! All six heavy aircraft carriers are loaded with the F3-A" lightning "jet carrier-based fighter,
No matter how many fighters come, the escorted patrol ships have been modernized, and some main guns have been canceled. The air -to -air and sea missiles are installed. This is basically an asymmetric battle! "
Li Weiqing nodded: "From the naval battle situation of the Kukos Islands, the Japanese army did lack the means of responding to missile attacks. But we still have to be cautious, do not paralyze!"
The former fourth special mixed fleet commander, Major General Niu Han, chief of staff of the fleet, observed carefully in front of Haitu. Then he raised his wrist and looked at the table: "If the Japanese fleet is destroyed and the speed is unchanged, it will be around 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Encountered with us! "
"Yes!"
Li Weiyan hit the table in front of him heavy: "The opportunity is here, depending on whether we can grasp it ... Except for duty personnel on duty, the rest of the persons will take the time to rest and set off at 5 am tomorrow.
Japanese fleet! "
"yes!"
... ...
There was no speech overnight. At four in the morning, on the twelve aircraft carriers of the Pacific Fleet of the Anjia Army Navy Pacific Fleet, the sound of sharp whistles sounded, and then the commander of the squadron commanders came from the pilot cabin's horn.
Note that from the moment of the state of combat reserve, the first wave of fighters will take off after an hour ... repeat ... "
The pilots awakened from their sleep quickly turned over and got out of bed, stacked the quilt at the fastest speed, hurriedly rushed to the aircraft carrier pilot restaurant after wearing them, completed the assembly waiting task, and followed the order of the task.
Personal hygiene and meals.
At 4:50, the first batch of pilots who performed the task had breakfast and rushed to the flying deck.
Ten minutes later, a "lightning" jet carrier-based fighter fighter in the F3-A type F3-A ejected to take off. In the air, a good team flew towards the sky in the north.
Behind this batch of jet carrier -based fighters, a grip propeller fighter, bombers and torpedo machines formed the second wave of attack echelons.
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