My own war game

Chapter 226 Snow Wind Intrusion
Takahashi Heita was very nervous when he took off. His reconnaissance plane took off half an hour later than other planes because of a catapult failure.

Although this was not his responsibility, his captain Hattori was a very strict person. If this situation happened on a normal day, he would almost certainly be scolded and beaten with a bamboo sword if he was unlucky.

Fortunately, today is the day for the attack, and Captain Hattori is also flying his plane to Midway Island. At least he will not have any concerns in this regard before returning.

His mission was to fly eastward, explore possible US fleets, and report to the fleet headquarters in a timely manner.

Compared to bombing the US military airport, this should be a very safe mission, because Captain Hattori told him that today's attack was a surprise attack and the American fleet would not be able to react.

Looking at the white clouds appearing in the sky, Takahashi glanced at the photo in the cab. A high school girl in a sailor suit was smiling at the camera under a cherry tree.

"Apricot..." Takahashi was a little absent-minded as he looked at the photo of his girlfriend.

But the next second he opened his eyes wide and his expression became horrified.

A huge fleet appeared in the distant sky, with no less than 10 large ships visible to the naked eye.

It's the American fleet!!

Thinking of his responsibilities, Takahashi immediately turned on the communicator to report to the fleet.

"150 nautical miles northeast, there is an American fleet! Repeat! 150 nautical miles northeast, there is an American fleet!"

There was a noisy sound coming from the communicator, and soon a majestic voice came over, "I am Nanyun Zhongyi!"

Your Excellency, Fleet Captain!
Takahashi felt his whole body tense up. He controlled his voice and tried to make the sound in his throat clear. "Sir! I am the pilot Takahashi."

"Zila... Zila... Takahashi-kun, report right now how many ships are there on the other side?"

"Sir, I can see at least ten of them."

"Zila...Zila...Are there any aircraft carriers?"

"I'm sorry, sir, I'm too far away to tell."

"Immediately confirm the enemy's detailed information, especially whether they have an aircraft carrier! Report immediately once you have any news." The majestic voice of the lieutenant general came from the communicator.

Before the call ended, Vice Admiral Nanyun said one last word.
"Takahashi-kun, your mission is extremely important! I'm counting on you for everything!"

Just this one sentence "please" made Takahashi Heita's blood boil. Lord Nanyun treated him like this, and he swore to complete the mission even if he died.

He adjusted his direction and flew towards the American fleet, but when he was about to arrive, his plane suddenly encountered an enemy plane. He could have flown away, but remembering the lieutenant general's words, Takahashi regained his courage.

"For Lord Nanyun, I, Takahashi Heita, will risk my life to ..."

He finally saw the US aircraft carrier under layers of protection, and just picked up the intercom to report, "This is Gaoqiao, across the street..."

Bang bang bang bang bang! ! ! ! ! !

With bursts of machine gun roars, his plane was shot down, and below was the deep ocean. Before parachuting into the sea, he found a destroyer flying the Rising Sun flag approaching him at high speed.
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"Quickly inform Commander Nanyun that an American aircraft carrier has been spotted to the east!"

Takahashi Heita shouted and sat up, and found himself lying on a bed, surrounded by familiar faces of the people.

"You're awake, don't be afraid, you're safe." A friendly Japanese voice sounded, and it was actually the Kansai accent of my hometown.

"I'm Captain Katsumi Ichiro, you can tell me anything." The man in the major's uniform half-knelt down and looked at him. "Quick! Quick! Inform His Excellency Nagumo that there is an American aircraft carrier formation in the east! Quick!" Takahashi Heita did not doubt him and immediately told him everything he had just experienced.

"So you contacted the fleet captain before the shootdown?"

"Hai! Sir, but I haven't had time to tell you the news about the aircraft carrier. This information is extremely urgent, so I have to ask you for help!" Takahashi Heita hugged He Chi's arm and shouted excitedly.

"I understand. You should have a good rest. I will report to the commander immediately." He Chi winked at a few people and quietly walked out of the room.

"Keep an eye on him and don't let him go out." He Chi instructed and then came to Colonel Carlson and said, "I have figured out how to sneak into the Japanese fleet."
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At this time in the Japanese aircraft carrier formation, Nagumo Chuichi on the Akagi was facing a huge problem.

The fire burning on the sea surface had just gone out. It was the wreckage of a formation of 15 dive bombers that had just been shot down from Midway Island.

These American pilots almost achieved victory. Under the suppression of Zero and anti-aircraft fire, one plane chose to attack Akagi by ramming it when there was no hope of dropping bombs.

Although the plan failed, it left a shadow in Vice Admiral Nanyun's heart.

The US aircraft counterattacked so quickly and found their own fleet so accurately, it seemed like they were prepared. Could this be a conspiracy?

"Sir, we encountered fierce anti-aircraft artillery resistance at the Midway base. The first wave of attack forces failed to achieve the expected results. The airport and runway were not destroyed. Captain Tomonaga Takeichi requests to launch a second wave of attack immediately." The adjutant reported, holding the telegram he had just received.

In order to prevent sneak attacks by the US military, the planes on the deck were loaded with anti-ship bombs and torpedoes. In order to launch a second wave of attacks, these torpedoes were being dismantled and replaced with high-explosive bombs, which had already consumed a lot of time.

But at this moment, intelligence came that the US fleet had been discovered, and the reconnaissance plane was shot down before it could even report half of the information.

What should I do?!

"Sir! Commander Tamon Yamaguchi is urging us." The adjutant beside him reminded.

"Soga~" Nan Yunzhong clenched his fist and was about to give an order when someone suddenly shouted, "Look! What is that?!"

On the water in the distance, a Yanyang-class destroyer was rushing straight towards the aircraft carrier formation.

The destroyer looked very miserable, with black marks on the bridge, which showed that it had been through a fierce battle. It was moving forward while constantly transmitting messages using lights and flags.

[This ship encountered the US fleet, the radio was destroyed, and there is important military information to report to the fleet commander]

Nanyun Zhongyi raised the telescope in his hand and saw the ship's paint. "Yukikaze? Isn't it part of the Second Fleet? Why is it here?"

"Important military intelligence? Could it be..." Considering the original location of the Yukikaze, an ominous premonition arose in Nan Yunzhong's heart.

Sure enough, after the Xuefeng rushed into the fleet, it used signal flags and lantern language to send out news that shocked everyone.

[The US aircraft carrier formation appeared in the north, and the flagship Yamato was attacked by bombers]

"North?! The Americans went around behind us?! How is that possible?"

Nanyun Zhongyi ordered his communications officer in a panic, "Send a message to Yamato immediately to confirm the situation!"

"I'm sorry, sir! Commander Yamamoto and his men are 400 nautical miles away, which is beyond the normal communication distance. The high-frequency communication is temporarily unavailable due to atmospheric influence." The communications officer replied with his head down.

Communication failed, and his own destroyer had no reason to lie about military intelligence, so Nanyun Zhongyi then issued an order that he would regret for the rest of his life.
"Stop removing the torpedoes from the planes, reinstall them, and prepare to rescue the Yamato!"

(End of this chapter)