Age of Rebirth

Tang Qiuli was not at all surprised by this news, because all of this was directed by himself. With such clear information, it was equivalent to telling the Japanese Navy Task Force that the target was there. That is the number one idiot plus idiot in Tianzihao.

But Tang Qiuli still asked routinely, "Luo Yu, where did the Japanese task force's reconnaissance plane spot the American aircraft carrier formation?"

Bai Luoyu replied: "Master, just as you said in the information you gave to the Japanese, about [-] nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, the waters near Midway Island, the error is not more than [-] nautical miles, the position of the US aircraft carrier formation has basically remained the same. .”

Tang Qiuli was finally surprised. It has been more than ten hours since providing information to the Japanese naval task force until the Japanese reconnaissance plane found the target. The Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier formation commanded by Nimitz has been in the waters near Midway Island Loitering, Pearl Harbor was attacked, a strong enemy is nearby, Nimitz is not actively seeking countermeasures, or taking normal covert measures, what the hell is he doing?

Judging from Nimitz's performance, it is different from the record in history that the famous American general of World War II, who defeated the Japanese navy and always held the initiative in the Pacific naval battle, is a different person, which is recorded in history Is it a fallacy, or some law-changing factor, that prompted Nimitz to make such a low-level and fatal mistake? [

Tang Qiuli was a little puzzled. If Nimitz commanded the aircraft carrier formation to break away from the waters near Midway within a period of more than ten hours, even if the Japanese Navy task force had the information it provided, it would have to catch them as soon as possible. Finding the trace is not an easy task. Tang Qiuli can't imagine why the famous Nimitz in history made such a low-level mistake.

over the phone.Bai Luoyu saw that the teacher didn't answer for a long time, and he didn't hang up the phone. There was only a "squeak" in the earphone.Silent and depressing, Bai Luoyu didn't know that her top boss and elder brother was wandering in the long river of history after a few decades of thinking, so she couldn't help asking in a low voice: "Teacher, what instructions do you have?" ?"

"Ah!" Tang Qiuli withdrew his wandering thoughts.Amused by his gaffe, he replied: "Luo Yu, just pay attention to intercepting the telegrams from the Japanese special task force. Also, the attention of the intelligence analysis center should be on Luzon Island, especially the Japanese No. .14th Army and MacArthur headquarters, if there is any new discovery. No matter what time it is, report it to me immediately!"

Bai Luoyu replied crisply: "Yes! Master, resolutely complete the task you assigned!"

Put down the phone.Tang Qiuli said to himself: "Chutian, you have been away for four days, why is there no news yet, please don't let something unexpected happen!"

At around [-] o'clock in the morning on June [-]th, the sun was shining in the waters near Midway Island. Colonel Kono Yohei, the intelligence director of the Japanese Navy Task Force, held a telegram and almost flew into the fleet headquarters, bringing an absolutely exciting The good news, "Major General Gu Xiong captured the American aircraft carrier formation!"

Kono's words.In the fleet headquarters, there was a great shock. The commander of the fleet, Vice Admiral Nagumo Tadaichi, looked as ugly as a dead fish at that time, with a burning fever, as if he had been slapped loudly across the face.I have never believed that information. Just now, I flatly rejected the suggestion of the chief of staff, Rear Admiral Kobayashi Hideizumi, and the fleet immediately entered a combat state.

Moreover, he didn't hide his sarcasm, but in the blink of an eye, the fact of love gave him a head-on blow. Nanyun was a little numb, and he couldn't tell what it was like?

Kobayashi Hideizumi snatched the telegram from Kono's hand, and quickly browsed it, "Commander, Fleet Reconnaissance Aircraft Unit Commander Gu Xiong Liangyou reported that the US Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier formation was found in the waters 23 nautical miles northwest of Midway Island. There are a total of four aircraft carriers, [-] other types of warships, and the US ships are anchoring. Our reconnaissance aircraft formation has not exposed the target, and it is recommended to attack immediately!"

Gu Xiongliangyou's telegram did not mention the name of Commander Nagumo at all, but mentioned the Fleet Command. Said: "I am Rear Admiral Kobayashi, Chief of Staff of the Fleet. Now, in the name of the Fleet Command, I order all carrier-based aircraft to take off immediately and attack the US aircraft carrier!"

"All the warships in the fleet sounded the battle alarm and rushed to the combat sea area at full speed. The warriors of the Imperial Navy are loyal to His Majesty the Emperor and the time has finally come to dedicate their lives to the Great Japanese Empire. The warriors of our task force will create miracles Let's fight, with the most brave spirit, turn the American aircraft carrier into a pile of scrap iron on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean!"

As soon as Chief of Staff Kobayashi's reply came, the entire task force and the stern battle siren resounded across the sea. It should be said that Kobayashi Xiuquan's order was concise and clear, with a momentum of moving forward, very distinctive Provocative, Japanese naval officers and soldiers have no lack of animal blood in their bones. Kobayashi's words are undoubtedly an excellent pre-war mobilization.

Including the Japanese naval officers in the headquarters, they were all excited by the words of the chief of staff. However, everyone instinctively ignored it. The supreme commander, Lieutenant General Nagumo, is still there. Such an order should have been issued by the commander. Well, what the chief of staff did was obviously overstepping his authority, but in the tense atmosphere of the imminent war, who cares about these things?

Nagumo Tadaichi was about to get angry, but he held back after thinking about it. Kobayashi's overstepping was obviously a contempt for his own authority, but the orders had already been issued, and the fleet had already entered a state of battle. At this time, he repeated the order again, It is even more embarrassing. In fact, from the moment when his good friend Gu Xiong sent a telegram to capture the American aircraft carrier formation, his prestige in the task force collapsed like an avalanche.

The only thing he wants to do is to change Kobayashi's order, and all carrier-based aircraft will participate in the raid. This is obviously a desperate strategy. According to the normal deployment, the attack should be divided into two to three batches to maintain an uninterrupted assault. , but all the carrier-based aircraft are on the take-off line. Changing orders can only cause confusion and affect the raid.

Nagumo found sadly that he, the supreme commander of the fleet, could do nothing but watch helplessly as his subordinate chief of staff commanded the entire battle. A sense of weakness suddenly hit Nagumo's heart.

After Kobayashi Xiuquan gave the order, he stood in front of Nanyun, bowed deeply, and said in a very sincere voice: "Your Excellency, Commander, please forgive Kobayashi's ultra vires. For the sake of the Empire of Japan and the honor of the Imperial Navy, I am willing to accept any punishment from the commander. The supreme commander of the task force is still you, General Nagumo! I am still your subordinate!"

Nanyun smiled wryly, "Punishment, punish him for what? Overstepping his authority? Or making decisions on his own, it doesn't work. This arrogant guy has put himself in the army again in public. Punishing Xiao Lin at this time will make everyone angry!"

Nanyun waved his hands wearily, and said in a calm tone: "Chief Kobayashi, I'm not feeling well, so I entrust you with full authority to command this battle!" After finishing speaking, regardless of the surprised eyes of other officers, with The orderly left the command module. [

Kobayashi's face was calm, but there was a trace of complacency on the corner of his mouth. He bowed and said, "Thank you, Commander, for your trust. I will live up to my humble position. Under your leadership, the task force will definitely be a big hit within the Imperial Navy." Shine!"

In the blue sky, more than 500 fighter jets and bombers from the Japanese Navy Task Force formed two formations, like two dark clouds, swooping towards the northwest of Midway Island!

On the blue sea, as flat as a mirror, more than [-] Japanese warships, with eight aircraft carriers as the core, launched a battle formation. On the surface of the sea, head towards the sea area where the aircraft carrier formation of the US Pacific Fleet is located, and rush over aggressively!

The stormy night last night was a tormenting night for Nimitz. His mood was even worse than the weather. Anxiety and depression, as well as ignorance of the battlefield situation, tore his heart one after another. On the one hand, the specific situation of Pearl Harbor is unknown, on the other hand, the Joint Chiefs of Staff forced him to report the specific situation of Pearl Harbor, and he could not know the specific situation of Pearl Harbor until dawn.

In the call back to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Nimitz, according to his own judgment, was afraid that the main force of the fleet moored in Pearl Harbor might have been wiped out. At the same time, he secretly rejoiced that the four aircraft carriers and affiliated warships were conducting normal training in the waters of Midway Island and were not in the port, so they escaped bad luck.

At [-]:[-] a.m. on June [-], Nimitz received an order from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, "Your aircraft carrier formation, return to the mainland immediately and take on the escort mission. The five divisions transferred to the Hawaii Island battlefield by the Joint Chiefs of Staff have already Assemble in San Francisco on the west coast."

Nimitz heaved a long sigh of relief. The remaining strength of the Pacific Fleet finally had a direction of action. If the army could eliminate the Japanese infantry that landed in Hawaii, Pearl Harbor would return to his own hands, and with the strength of the United States, he could supplement the Pacific Ocean. The current loss of the fleet is not a difficult matter. In a few months, the Pacific Fleet will still stand proudly in the Pacific Ocean, which will become a nightmare for the Japanese Navy!

At [-]:[-], the U.S. aircraft carrier formation sounded its sirens one after another, and the warships put away their anchor chains one after another, preparing to return. On the decks of the four aircraft carriers, the sailors were busy with routine operations. in the cabin.

In the southeast sky, there were bursts of roaring sound from the engine, which was extraordinarily clear on the calm sea. The busy American sailors put down their work and turned their heads to look at the sky.

(to be continued) rs! ! !