"Let's go, that's what it will be tonight." Redell sighed and said. Although the American fleet has gained some advantages by surprise, it is impossible to get any advantage if it continues. Since this is the case, it's better to retreat quickly and wait for tomorrow's daytime battle.

So, the suspicious Japanese fleet was left behind. Redel gathered his fleet and began to evacuate. During this period, a seaplane did find the German fleet that was accelerating to retreat south, but the speed of up to 25 knots made the Japanese main fleet beyond the reach. You must know that even in the best state, the speed of the Fuso-class battleship was only 25 knots!

"The Germans are gone?" An hour later, Shigetaro Yoshimatsu said, looking at the rising star of the Hikaru who had already risen in the horizon.

"Yes, the last time we found out that they were 40 kilometers away, their course should be to meet with the main American fleet." Shimamura Soo said.

"How is our loss?" asked Shigetaro Yoshimatsu.

"We sank a light cruiser, 4 fleet destroyers and 2 escort destroyers, and one destroyer was injured. If we throw away the light cruiser escort the aircraft carrier, there is no cruiser in the entire joint fleet. Now the number of destroyers is only more than 20, which is about 60% of the US fleet." Shimamura Suo said with a wry smile.

"The battle will definitely not be easy to fight tomorrow. Our fleet has too few destroyers." Shigetaro Yoshimatsu sighed. "Send a telegram to the ground-based airlines, asking them to take off the plane as soon as possible, and then cooperate with the joint fleet to gather and annihilate the US fleet."

"We might as well wait until the bomber fleet attacks before we get on." Shimamura Soo hesitated a little.

"No, our twin-engine bomber unit is only suitable for finishing the attack, not for strong attacks. The US fleet's air defense firepower is already fierce. If the opponent's air defense firepower is complete, it will not only fail to obtain any obvious results, but will lose a large number of aircraft. Therefore, we must first fight with the US fleet and wait until the anti-aircraft guns on the other side's ships are almost lost. At this time, the bomber can play its greatest role." Betty said.

"We cannot be timid at this time. We still have an advantage. The Americans are also very clear about this. Otherwise, they will not risk taking such actions to restore the decline. We must firmly believe that as long as we perform normally tomorrow, the US fleet will inevitably be defeated!" Stedee, who was standing aside, also persuaded.

So, as the sky gradually brightened, the Japanese fleet re-collapsed began to advance towards the pre-determined intercepted sea area, and the seaplanes were released early and began to search for the location of the American fleet. This time, the Americans did not hide anymore. There was frequent radio contact between Redell and Sims. Two hours later, the Redell fleet and Sims fleet met, and then the entire fleet turned northeast. The Japanese fleet was heading south. If nothing unexpected happened, the fleets of both sides would meet in an hour and a half.

"It's General Redel's fleet!" When the sun dyed the sea red, the avant-garde destroyer of the Sims fleet finally saw the returned Redel's fleet.

"His Excellency Commander, the Redell fleet has returned and the fleet remains intact." Majiphin reported to Sims.

"Very good, send General Redell the telegram to prepare him to command the vanguard destroyer troops before the final battle officially begins." Sims said.

Half an hour later, the Redell fleet, which had already joined the Sims fleet, did not return to its own queue, but instead formed the avant-garde of the Sims fleet with two armored cruisers and 18 destroyers. They blocked the possible direction of the main fleet and the Japanese fleet, waiting for the arrival of the Japanese fleet.

"We have discovered that the Japanese fleet is very fast at our two o'clock direction, at least above 20 knots. If both sides do not change their speed and direction, we will have contact in about 45 minutes." A moment later, the seaplane sent out before sent a signal, and at the same time, the Japanese seaplane also appeared near the US fleet.

"What should come back after all! When the Battle of the Philippines ended, we hope to engage in a dignified large-scale naval battle with the Japanese Navy to clean up the shame of the United States! And today, we finally waited for this day! I handed over my order and told every officer and soldier that the glory and glory of the United States are here. I hope that every officer and soldier can perform his duties in today's battle!" Sims said loudly.

With the communication and communication between the fleets, the oath before the war spread throughout all the warships. The courage and passion of all the people were ignited in words full of agitation. Everyone entered their posts, carefully checking all the preparations before the war, and then adjusting their emotions and waiting for the war to come.

At the same time, dozens of kilometers away, the Japanese fleet had also discovered the position of the US fleet. With a series of changing flags, 11 fast warships in the Japanese fleet left the formation, 4 Fuso-class battleships were at the front, followed by two Nagamon-class battleships, followed by two other Fuso-class battleships and the King Kong-class battlecruiser. A total of 11 warships began to accelerate again. Their speed quickly reached about 24 knots, leaving the two dreadnoughts behind behind!

Although he was carrying two dreadnoughts, it was obvious that the Japanese fleet did not want to engage in a fundamentalist battle with the Americans. After all, the American fleet is also a tough guy. If it really hits head-on, the biggest possibility is a loss-making result, so the Japanese fleet plans to try to use speed and mobility to gain some advantages first.

"The Japanese fleet turned another prayer point, and they were deliberately keeping a distance from us."

"The Japanese fleet has readjusted its speed. If we look at the current speed, when the fleets of both sides contact, the Japanese fleet will seize the T-shaped horizontal head. Our fleet will be in a very unfavorable situation."

A series of intelligence was summed up in Sims' command room, and the staff began to be busy on the chart, with dotted blue and red lines indicating the current trajectory of the fleets on both sides.

"We need to change the course. Before the other party seizes the T-shaped horizontal head, we turn first. In this way, it will become two parallel lines." An officer suggested.

"It's useless. The Japanese fleet can have a speed of up to 25 knots. Their maneuverability advantage is too great. If we turn ahead, they can also regain the advantage by adjusting the course. The other party is in our northeast direction and just blocks our way. No matter how we maneuver, they can complete the adjustment faster than us." Majifen said.
Chapter completed!