The entire Yangtze River Estuary was like a pot of porridge at this time. From the sea to the air, there was a fierce battle. Aircraft from both sides were fighting to the death. Although China's losses were almost twice that of Japan, because the battle area was in China's airspace, many
The pilot was able to survive by parachuting after his plane was shot down.
Often the first thing these pilots do after arriving on the ground is to return to the air force base as soon as possible and fly the prepared aircraft to join the battle again. In addition, ground firepower can also provide some support. In addition, the surrounding aircraft are gathering in Shanghai. China is gradually returning to Shanghai.
Regain some air supremacy,
On the contrary, Japan's pilots are getting more and more tired and cannot be replenished. The two armies are in a stalemate, and Japan's advantage is getting less and less!
However, the fighting around the Yangtze River Estuary was even more brutal. China has deployed a considerable number of mines at the Yangtze River Estuary. Of course, the Yangtze River is also China's main lifeline and cannot be completely blocked. Therefore, Japanese battleships and cruisers can rely on minesweepers to clear the way.
Then they calmly entered the Yangtze River Estuary and used super-large-caliber heavy artillery to carry out crazy fire attacks on the urban area of Shanghai.
However, the Chinese ground troops will not sit still. China has also arranged coastal defense artillery units at the Yangtze River Estuary and built solid artillery positions. The reinforced concrete fortifications of several meters or even more than ten meters have provided good protection for the coastal defense artillery. China has mainly invested
What is fighting is the 230mm coastal defense gun. The key technology for China's breakthrough in large-caliber heavy artillery is not long ago, and most of the production energy is placed on naval guns.
We can't let warships be without artillery, so there are a total of thirty-six 230mm coastal defense guns used to defend the Yangtze River Estuary. These cannons are mainly hidden along Chongming Island, relying on their long range to bombard Japanese warships.
, two Japanese destroyers were sunk.
The Kaga and Nagato are equipped with 410mm main guns. In this era, they are definitely nuclear-weapon-level deterrents. They will not be easily thrown into battle. Every shot must even be recorded, and it is also
It relies on aircraft to provide calibration. Along the way, it can only send back some effects at critical moments when attacking shipyards and docks.
You must know that the service life of the barrel of this kind of super cannon is very limited and cannot be wasted casually. Every shot must be used on the cutting edge. Now facing China's tenacious coastal defense artillery, Japan has no choice but to use accelerators.
He and Nagato attacked.
The 410mm main gun far exceeds China's coastal defense guns in terms of range and power. Once the gun falls, it will create a huge no man's land. Chinese artillery casualties are even heavier than those of the air force, and the entire Chongming Island is
It was shrouded in towering black smoke, but the counterattack artillery fire never stopped. In addition to Chongming Island, there were also many large-caliber self-propelled artillery equipped by the army on the south bank of the Yangtze River to join the battle, launching a fierce attack on the Japanese navy.
Although these artillery can't damage super battleships, they are enough to deal with destroyers and cruisers. These warships with weak defenses will be severely damaged if they take a few hits.
It is precisely because of these artillery restrictions that Japan's auxiliary ships cannot enter the Yangtze River Estuary as they wish. Therefore, they cannot provide effective protection for Japan's giant ships.
Japan would not easily sail a giant like the Kaga into the dangerous and unpredictable Yangtze River Estuary under any circumstances. Even without the fierce counterattack of the Chinese team, once it was stranded at the Yangtze River Estuary due to unfamiliarity with the hydrological conditions,
But it was lively.
For this reason, Japan dispatched some air forces to bomb China's artillery positions, making the already stretched naval aviation even thinner. However, the resistance of the Chinese artillery never stopped, and Japan became more and more crazy. Kato ordered the removal of the Kaga
Battleships other than the Nagato entered the Yangtze Estuary one after another and launched a reckless bombardment of Shanghai.
They no longer have any bottom line, and they are targeting ordinary people. What the Japanese want to do is to destroy a city, and then destroy the confidence of the Chinese people. But they will never understand the Chinese people's ironclad will
Bones, the more ferocious the enemy is, the more it arouses the blood and dissatisfaction of all the people.
This is especially true for the soldiers. Even though they were exhausted. Their legs were as heavy as mountains and they could hardly take a step. Their hands were swollen from carrying too many shells. However, no one gave up and they all tried their best to fight back.
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The battle is getting more and more intense, and the Japanese Combined Fleet Commander Kato Kanji's heart is getting tighter. The naval aviation has lost more than thirty aircraft, and the remaining pilots have also been physically exhausted due to continuous combat, making it difficult to fight for a long time.
Moreover, the sky has dimmed. If night comes, China's submarine forces can use the cover of night to launch attacks on Japan. By then, the situation of Japanese warships will be even more dangerous.
Looking at the city of Shanghai that had been shrouded in flames, Kato also felt a sense of satisfaction. He planned to take the fleet to withdraw to the newly occupied Zhoushan, and then replenish it, and use Zhoushan as a base to harass China's coastal areas.
, making the Chinese team exhausted.
In addition, Kato also has another purpose, which is to lure the Chinese navy out, and then send the Chinese navy to the bottom of the sea in one fell swoop. Without sea power, China can only let Japan attack.
Although the Japanese army suffered a disastrous defeat in North Korea, this is not a problem. Japan also has a navy. As long as the combined fleet can block China's sea lanes, sooner or later this big country will be forced to surrender. By then, the Japanese government and opposition parties will know
Who is the real hero? Those armies who charge with flesh and bullets are destined to only be assigned to the navy.
Shanghai is the most prosperous area in China. After suffering such a fatal blow, the Chinese government will never remain indifferent, and the navy cannot be a coward. Japan's long-awaited decisive battle at sea is about to come.
Just when Kanji Kato was filled with joy, a telegram suddenly came over. Kato only glanced at it, his face was dull, as if he was struck by five thunders, and all three souls and seven souls were lost!
The battleship Mutsu sank!
The pride of the Japanese Navy, the more than 40,000-ton battleship Mutsu, actually sank. This news surprised Kato even more than the sinking of the Tosa. Kato Kanji was a staunch battleship advocate, although after this naval battle
has highlighted the advantages of aircraft carriers.
If Japan did not have the carrier-based aircraft cover of its two aircraft carriers, there would be no hope of successfully attacking Shanghai. However, from the bottom of his heart, Kato valued battleships more. The Japanese Navy now has the three largest battleships, Kaga, Nagato, and Mutsu.
Number!
Among them, the smallest tonnage, the Nagato, has a full load displacement of close to 40,000 tons, which can be regarded as the world's top battleship. During the Washington Conference, various countries imposed restrictions on battleships. The maximum tonnage cannot exceed 35,000 tons. The main
The gun cannot exceed 410 mm, but Japan played a little trick when building warships and deliberately revised the displacement downward a lot.
Meiying also deeply hates the rogue behavior of Japan. However, Japan himself has a very remarkable ability. That is, he is so messy that Meiying can only turn a blind eye or close his eyes. However, Meiying is not the one who suffers. They are under the design
When it was a battleship, it also greatly expanded its tonnage. In fact, the restriction treaty has become a dead letter!
The Mutsu, now ranked second in the Japanese Navy, was suddenly sunk, which made Kato feel that the sky was falling. He had always regarded the Mutsu as an unsinkable ship. Not only him, but also
The Japanese emperor, down to the common people of Japan, regarded the battleship as the patron saint of Japan and worshiped it. Now the extremely powerful battleship has been sunk. It is simply unimaginable.
Kato even thought that this was a conspiracy played by the Chinese and deliberately sent himself such a telegram, but he still maintained the rationality that a military commander should have. This was not a joke at all, but something that the Chinese really did.
, they sank the battleship Mutsu.
The balance of the war between China and Japan has begun to tilt towards China. What Kanji Kato needs to do now is to preserve the best Japanese warships. If another warship is sunk, Japan will really have to start from Japan.
Removed from the list of great naval powers!
Kanji Kato was worried at this time, but Chen Shaokuan, who commanded the Japanese warship to sink the Mutsu, was both excited and regretful. He had received news that Japan had attacked Shanghai. The navy did not defend the country's navy at the critical moment.
This is a shame for the Chinese Navy. He quickly urged the Chinese Navy to go north as soon as possible. The Japanese Navy can attack China, but they cannot easily withdraw from Chinese territory. If the Japanese people do not pay the price, they are not worthy of being
A bloody soldier!
Others on the Qidian were still immersed in the joy of sinking the Mutsu, especially the best pilot Wu Kaijie, who was the one who finally gave the Mutsu a fatal blow. Now Wu Kaijie seems to be
It's like being in the clouds, my whole body is light and airy, the joy is simply indescribable!
However, it is not without cost for China to sink such a maritime overlord. A total of twenty-three aircraft were shot down by Japan. Just a few dozen days ago, it sank the Japanese heavy cruiser Furutaka and opened the door to China.
Cheng Hailiang, the pilot at the beginning of the war, died in this attack.
As long as Wu Kaijie closed his eyes, the battle that had just passed would continue to replay in his mind, and it could not disappear for a long time. The Qing slowed down, and happened to be observed by the Japanese destroyer, and then the Mutsu took advantage of Yamane Nobunari's opportunity.
Crazy pursuit of the Chinese warship began.
Although Japan's industrial base is weak, it has a crazy momentum and its shipbuilding level is pretty good. The Mutsu, a 40,000-ton behemoth, has a top speed of more than 26 knots, which is two times faster than the American and British warships.
The speed of three knots. The condition of the Qing is even worse. Sea water is constantly pouring into the ship. The fastest speed is only 18 knots, and there is even the possibility of further decline!
After an hour of pursuit, the Chinese warship was about to enter the Japanese course. There was a wolf-like light in Yamane Nobunari's triangular eyes. The prey was about to be obtained. It was already past three o'clock in the afternoon. We had to hurry up.
If the sinking of Chinese warships is delayed until night, it is very likely that they will escape.
However, he did not know that the Chinese Navy also paid the same attention and must not delay it until night. The Qidian went against the wind direction and sailed at the maximum speed. The Chinese war eagles roared into the sky. These war eagles were equipped with a large number of weapons.
Bomb, their mission is to send the Mutsu to meet their Amaterasu!
ps: The May Day holiday is coming soon, I am still asking for 10,000 per day, no ambiguity, I am begging for a few monthly tickets to decorate my appearance, thank you all.