SFS Chapter 679 Head-on Naval Battle
Chapter 679 Head-on Naval Battle
In the deep blue waters of the southern part of Kyushu Island, the dawn was just breaking, and the golden sunlight was shining on the sparkling sea, adding a solemn brilliance to the historic confrontation that was about to take place. The First Fleet of the North Sea of China, like a group of giant dragons ready to go, rode the wind and waves and rushed towards its target - the strategically important Nagasaki Port.
On the fleet flagship, flags fluttered and commander Wang Junjie stood on the bridge with a sharp gaze. He was not only a wise and brave maritime general, but also a legendary figure who was as famous as Zhou Weiguo and He Qingzhu and was known as one of the "Four Heroes".
As the fleet gradually approached the sea off Fuso, the atmosphere became more and more solemn. At this moment, a dark shadow slowly emerged on the horizon. It was the patrol ship "Yubari" of Fuso's First Pacific Fleet.
The Yubari is famous for its unique light cruiser design. Although it has a small displacement, it has demonstrated its strength in many naval battles with its high speed and flexible tactical performance. At this moment, the Yubari is cruising in a vigilant posture, closely guarding against any enemies that may appear on the sea.
The atmosphere on the Yubari suddenly became tense and solemn. The Fuso Navy captain quickly judged the severity of the situation. He decisively pressed the alarm button, and the shrill alarm sounded throughout the ship. Then, he reported to the flagship of the Pacific First Fleet through the encrypted radio channel in a clear and urgent voice: "Pacific Fleet, this is the Yubari. The enemy fleet has been spotted, at a direction of XX degrees and a distance of YY nautical miles. It is approaching us, requesting support!" Every word revealed an extremely nervous sense of urgency.
At the same time, on the command ship of the North Sea First Fleet, Wang Junjie stared at the front. After confirming the identity and intention of the Yubari through the telescope, he calmly issued an order: "Attention, operations room, the target Yubari patrol ship is determined to be an enemy reconnaissance force, and the sinking plan is executed. All combat units, according to the predetermined tactical deployment, quickly launch action." His voice was steady and powerful, and every command was accurately conveyed to every combat post on the ship.
Then, Wang Junjie issued more specific command terms: "Admiral Grafspie cruisers No. 1 and No. 2, immediately start the maximum speed, use a pincer attack, and encircle the Yubari from the left and right sides to ensure the formation of an effective firepower network. The radar and sonar departments continue to monitor the target's dynamics, and the gunner prepares to fire all elements. Once it enters the effective range, immediately implement a saturation strike."
As Wang Junjie's order was issued, the two Admiral Grafspe cruisers responded quickly. Like two swift cheetahs, they quickly adjusted their course, one on the left and one on the right, and approached the Yubari at an astonishing speed. The turrets on the ships slowly turned, the muzzles were aimed at the target, and the shells were continuously loaded into the barrels amid the roar of the ammunition feeder. At the same time, the radar and sonar departments closely monitored every subtle movement of the Yubari to ensure the accuracy of the attack.
The Fuso Navy officers and soldiers on the Yubari also sensed the impending danger, and they desperately adjusted their course in an attempt to avoid the sudden encirclement. However, in the face of the carefully planned tactics of the North Sea First Fleet, the Yubari's efforts seemed so pale and powerless. As the distance continued to close, a fierce sea showdown was about to take place.
Cruisers No. 1 and No. 2 of the Admiral Grafspie quickly adjusted their formation like two dancers in perfect harmony, and approached the patrol ship Yubari in a pincer attack. Facing this sudden threat, the Fuso Navy captain on the Yubari had a look of determination in his eyes. He knew that this battle was very dangerous, but he still resolutely commanded the officers and soldiers on the ship to make the final resistance.
The commander of the Admiral Grafspie cruiser No. 1, an experienced naval colonel, calmly observed the battlefield situation. He accurately locked the position of the Yubari through the ship's advanced radar system, and quickly issued a firing order to the gunnery chief: "Gunnery department, target direction XX degrees, distance ZZ chain, high-angle firing preparation, three rapid shots!" With his order, the muzzle of the ship's main gun flashed with fire, and several shells streaked through the sky and headed straight for the Yubari.
At the same time, the cruiser Admiral Grafspie No. 2 also launched an attack from the other side. Its commander, a naval lieutenant colonel known for his tactical flexibility, chose a more tricky shooting angle, trying to destroy the power system of the Yubari with a precise salvo.
He tightly gripped the joystick on the command console, stared at the target indication on the radar screen, and ordered in a deep voice: "All turrets, prepare to fire in unison, target the engine room of the Yubari, and make sure you hit it with one shot!" In an instant, the entire ship seemed to be pushed by an invisible force, all the gun muzzles spewed out hot flames at the same time, and shells poured down like raindrops.
Facing the fierce fire, the Fuso Navy Captain on the Yubari showed amazing calmness and courage. He quickly issued a series of emergency measures, ordering the crew to go all out to perform evasive maneuvers and try to use the ship's small-caliber rapid-fire guns to fight back. However, in the face of the powerful firepower of the Admiral Grafspe cruiser, the resistance of the Yubari seemed extremely difficult. The hull was shaking constantly, flames and smoke enveloped the entire bridge, and the air was filled with a strong smell of smoke and burning.
"Hold on! We must send the information back!" The Fuso Navy Captain shouted at the top of his lungs, knowing full well the mission he was carrying. But at this moment, a shell accurately hit the engine room of the Yubari, causing a violent explosion. The entire ship instantly lost power and began to drift slowly on the sea, with flames and injured crew members everywhere on the deck.
As the firepower of the Yubari gradually weakened, the commanders of the cruiser Admiral Grafspe did not relax their vigilance. They continued to command the ship's artillery to carry out precise strikes to ensure that the Yubari completely lost its combat effectiveness.
The engine room of the patrol ship Yubari was engulfed in flames, and a huge shock wave spread rapidly along the hull, like an angry dragon, raging in the steel cage. On the bridge, everything seemed to be frozen at that moment, and then there was an even more violent explosion, deafening, as if the whole world was shaking.
The bridge of the Yubari, once a sturdy fortress of command, was now as fragile as paper. The impact of the explosion tore the superstructure of the bridge apart, and the fragments flew everywhere, falling into the sea like raindrops.
The glass windows of the commander's room shattered at the moment of the explosion, and the debris and smoke intertwined, blurring the vision. The figure of the Fuso Navy Captain seemed particularly small in the chaos. He tried his best to stabilize his body, but was eventually thrown into the air by this irresistible force, and then fell heavily to the ground and lost consciousness.
The hull, this steel behemoth that carries countless lives and glory, now begins to show its fragility.
The huge crack created by the explosion was like the wound of a giant beast, and seawater kept roaring in. The seawater, with its biting coldness and irresistible force, quickly eroded every corner of the ship. The fire on the deck was extinguished by the seawater, but only the cold silence and despair were left.
Under the double blow of the explosion and flooding, the crew of the Yubari fell into unprecedented chaos and panic. They struggled desperately, trying to find a way to escape, but they were surrounded by blazing flames and surging sea water. The cries for help, the sounds of metal twisting and breaking intertwined together, forming a tragic symphony of doomsday.
As time went by, the Yubari began to slowly sink. The sea water ruthlessly swallowed every inch of its deck, dragging the once brave and fearless crew members into the abyss of darkness. The lights on the hull went out one by one, and finally only darkness and endless silence remained.
In this sea area that once belonged to the Yubari, only a huge whirlpool and a few wisps of rising black smoke were left, witnessing the cruelty and tragedy of this naval battle.
When the last rays of sunset disappeared below the horizon, the Yubari finally sank completely to the bottom of the sea, becoming a piece of history forever sealed by the sea.