My own war game

Chapter 229: Bloody Defeat
On the sea, the abandoned First Air Force flagship Akagi was engulfed in flames.

The scorching air burned the surroundings, and the sea water turned red. Many sailors on the Yukikaze, which was very close to Akagi, took off their coats and ran on the deck.

The "fireworks" representing destruction continued. From time to time, propellers, empty oil drums, airplane tires and the like were blown onto the surrounding sea by the shock waves caused by the huge explosion.

when!when!when!
This is the sound of small parts constantly flying out and hitting the hull of the "Snow Wind". Every collision will leave a clear mark on the surface of this steel destroyer. If it hits some unlucky person...

The other Japanese warships around saw their flagship destroyed, and they moved towards the wreckage of Akagi like crazy, despite the American bombs. The two large ships, Haruna and Kirishima, changed directions respectively, and the three destroyers, Nowaki, Hagi and Maikaze, were also on the way.

As a result, it was the "temporary personnel" "Yukikaze" that rushed to the front and captured the fleet commander Nagumo Chuichi.

Amid the sounds of explosions, the "Yukikaze" rushed out of the danger zone like cutting through the waves and arrived at a safe area.

"Our ship has picked up the crew of the Akagi. The commander-in-chief is fine. All other ships, don't worry! Each of you should meet the enemy!" The Yukikaze sent out a flag signal, and then actually raised the command flag.

This means that the Yukikaze has taken over command.

Although the Yukikaze was a small destroyer, the highest commander, Nagumo Chuichi, was on board it at the time, and the other ships of the First Air Fleet were not surprised by this order.

Soon all Japanese ships received the encrypted telegram from the Yukikaze.

"Our army suffered heavy losses in this battle. I, Nanyun Zhongyi, have no choice but to take responsibility and decide to use my life to wash away this shame!"

"From this moment on, this ship will not retreat a single step until the last man and bullet is gone!"

"Don't worry about this ship, your mission is to destroy the enemy in front of you!"

"Combined Fleet, board!"

"Tiankang Black Card, onboard!"

"The Empire of Japan, aboard!"

After sending the telegram, the Yukikaze rushed out of the fleet's air defense network and fired at the American fighter planes in the sky with full firepower, bang bang bang, as if disregarding life and death.

Commander Nanyun, who always showed a moderate character, actually went into battle shirtless? It sounded like he was going to die in the line of duty?
Upon hearing this telegram, the often hot-blooded middle-level officers of the Imperial Way faction had red eyes.

"Follow Commander Nanyun and fight the American beast to the death! Tenkang Black Card, board!" The shouts resounded through every bridge.

Several Japanese warships, which were already somewhat shaken, simply refused to move forward.

The captains of several ships sensed something was wrong. Such bloody and brave behavior was not something Commander Nanyun would do, but they dared not say anything now.

Believe it or not? If they dared to abandon Nanyunzhong and run away at this time, as soon as the order was issued, a mid-level officer would come with a knife to "punish the traitors from heaven."

"He, well done! You've driven these guys completely crazy! We even have a chance to wipe out this fleet. You and I will both get medals, and the award ceremony should be on the lawn in front of the White House!" Colonel Carlson's cheeks flushed with excitement, and he stretched out his body and began to wave his fists at the battlefield.

"Come back quickly, be careful not to let anyone see that the Hiryu is still here! Be careful of bombs falling on your heads!" He Chi pulled the colonel back and then looked in the direction of the Hiryu aircraft carrier in the distance. On the only remaining aircraft carrier, the Hiryu, the fierce-looking Major General Yamaguchi Tamon stood on the deck holding a command knife.

He had just seen the telegram that He Chi forged.

"Yo! This guy Nanyun actually has some courage. This is what a samurai should be like."

Then he looked at the dozen or so pilots behind him.

"A reconnaissance plane just spotted a U.S. aircraft carrier. You are our last remaining fighting force and the hope of the entire army!"

"Gentlemen, if each of you can only shine once in your life, I hope it will be during this attack!"

"Let's go! Attack the American aircraft carrier! Tiankang Black Card, board!"

"Tiankang black card, load on board!" "Tiankang black card, load on board!" The remaining Japanese pilots wearing white scarves shouted and rushed onto the plane one by one.

After the last batch of planes flew away, the Feilong had become an empty shell of an aircraft carrier.

When the second bomber squadron arrived on the Enterprise, its fate was irreversible...

At 1942:6 on June 4, 16, the Hiryu was hit by four heavy bombs and lost its combat capability. At this point, all four aircraft carriers of the First Air Fleet were destroyed.

At 17:70, more than Japanese fighter planes ordered to rescue Yamamoto Isoroku found that they had been deceived after approaching the flagship Yamato. Except for a few that barely landed on the crowded light aircraft carrier Fengxiang, most of them made an emergency landing on the water.

At this time, Isoroku Yamamoto had already realized that the First Air Fleet had been seriously misled and that the orders after Nagumo Chuichi were very suspicious, so he personally ordered the other warships of the First Air Fleet to retreat. However, due to the long distance and chaotic battle situation on the scene, the order was not confirmed by the remaining ships of the First Air Fleet until two hours later.

At this time, the battleship Kirishima and the heavy cruiser Tone had lost their ability to sail under the attack of American fighter planes, and had to sink themselves by torpedoes fired by destroyers, just like the Akagi.

Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi and Rear Admiral Hiroki Abe sank with the ship. A number of officers and soldiers also sank into the sea along with several large ships. However, the Yukikaze carrying Nagumo Chuichi quietly left the battlefield at some point in time.

When the Yukikaze, which was actually responsible for the transport ship escort mission, finally arrived at the battlefield, it was suddenly surrounded by four or five ships of the Combined Fleet. Captain Major Oshima almost thought he had encountered a mutiny.

Yamato's command room.

"Sir, I just received news from the Philippines and Tokyo that the destroyer Tanikaze, which was supposed to arrive in Tokyo half a month ago, is missing and is suspected to have been hijacked. The one that appeared near the First Air Fleet is most likely..."

Yamamoto Isoroku interrupted his adjutant with a wave of his hand, "Are you sure Nanyun got on that ship?"

"Yes, sir, there were witnesses who saw Captain Nanyun climb onto the destroyer." The adjutant was very careful with his wording and did not use the word "climb".

"Contact the Intelligence Department of the Naval General Staff. We must find his whereabouts. We cannot let him be captured alive by the Americans!" After saying this, Admiral Yamamoto opened the door of another conference room where other senior officials of the Combined Fleet had been waiting for a long time.

When he entered the house, he only said one sentence: "Cancel the occupation of Midway Island, and I will go to His Majesty alone to apologize!"

(End of this chapter)