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Text Chapter 879 The Battle of Guadeloupe

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    "Reporting to the base, the U.S. fleet includes two 'Delaware' class battleships! Two 'Florida' class battleships, four 'Philadelphia' class heavy cruisers, 6 light cruisers and 10 destroyers." 'Conghua,' destroyer  The captain ordered the island with a serious face.  The U.S. fleet was coming with such force that the small fleet stationed in Guadeloupe could not handle it.  Even if all the battleships in this Chinese fleet are added up, they are probably no match for an American battleship.  This time, Guadeloupe may be difficult to defend!

    "Yes, Captain!" The signal corps immediately sent a telegram to the port of Basseterre, informing the base of the strength of the U.S. fleet.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" At this time, a series of shells exploded in front of the destroyer Conghua, splashing water columns into the sky on the sea.  In Edward.  Under the order of Major General Aiboer, two Philadelphia-class heavy cruisers in the U.S. fleet pursued the Conghua-class heavy cruiser with two light cruisers.

    ¡®The captain of the destroyer Conghua immediately ordered the battleship to speed up and retreat towards Basseterre.

    Using destroyers to go head-to-head with American heavy cruisers is simply asking for death.

    The U.S. Navy's Philadelphia-class heavy cruiser is based on the Devon-class armored cruiser obtained from the British Navy. A series of data are almost the same as the Devon-class armored cruiser.  'Philadelphia class, heavy cruiser, 137.16 meters long, 21 meters wide, 792 meters draft, and 1 ton displacement.  The maximum speed is 26 knots.  The armaments include three twin 210mm main guns, 6 155mm main guns, 22 37mm rapid-fire guns and two 18-inch torpedo tubes.  At present, this type of heavy cruiser has become the main heavy cruiser of the U.S. Navy. So far, more than 20 ships have been built, all of which are equipped with the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet.

    The Conghua destroyer is the latest Fuqing-class destroyer of the Chinese Navy, with a top speed of up to 33 knots. Although it is not a match for the heavy cruisers and light cruisers of the U.S. fleet in terms of firepower, the U.S. Navy simply cannot pursue it if it wants to escape.  superior!

    In the Port of Basseterre, the battle alarm has been sounded. The two light cruisers and two destroyers staying in the military port have already lit fires and began to slowly drive out of the military port.  The coastal defense battalion and infantry battalion are also ready for battle, and the heavy artillery on the coastal defense fortress has been aimed at the sea.  However, no one dared to agree.  When the destroyer Conghua sent back the combat strength of the US fleet, the Chinese naval soldiers in the base felt a great pressure.  Everyone knows that this time the Americans have used all their strength to deal with the Guadeloupe Naval Base and want to occupy it in one fell swoop.  There is no doubt that the situation of the Chinese defenders here will also be very dangerous.

    "Send a telegram to Foshan, Huizhou, Zengcheng and Lechang, telling them to leave Guadeloupe and not have to fight the Americans to retain their strength. If nothing can be done, withdraw  Go to Chile in the south!" Colonel Yu Boxuan, commander of the Guadeloupe Naval Base, ordered.  To use the few light cruisers and destroyers owned by the base to fight against the invading U.S. fleet is simply to use one's arms as a chariot, and there is no need to make unnecessary sacrifices.

    "Yes, Commander!" The communications officer immediately went to convey the order.

    Two light cruisers and two destroyers left the port of Basseterre and joined the destroyer Conghua at sea.  However, they did not go south immediately, but instead dealt with the American fleet on the sea.  Although the U.S. fleet is powerful, the maximum speed of both the light cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese fleet is more than 30 knots, and it is difficult for the U.S. fleet to catch up.  The Chinese fleet can take advantage of its speed advantage to constantly harass the US fleet. Although it cannot cause any substantial damage to the US fleet, it also allows the commander of the US fleet, Edward.  Major General Aiboer was very angry.

    "Let the heavy cruiser Philadelphia and Boston take four light cruisers and four destroyers to the rear to protect the fleet of the 2nd Marine Division, and don't let those Chinese flies attack the troop transport!" Edward.  Major General Ai Bo had no choice but to arrange it this way.  The other four battleships sailed directly to the port of Basseterre with two heavy cruisers, two light cruisers and six destroyers.

    At 8 o'clock in the morning, the U.S. fleet arrived on the sea twelve kilometers away from the port of Basseterre. The battleships and heavy cruisers of the U.S. Navy aimed their thick main guns at the fortresses on the coast.

    "Send a signal to those yellow-skinned monkeys and ask them to surrender immediately, otherwise we will blow Basseterre into ruins!" Edward.  Admiral Abor said contemptuously.  In his opinion, with the power he currently has, it would be effortless to capture Guadeloupe and eliminate the Chinese officers and soldiers on the island!

    ¡®¡®Florida,¡¯ the flagbearer on the battleship USS Florida communicated with the Port of Basseterre using a semaphore to convey the message.  Admiral Abor's request!

    "Damn it, these Americans are so arrogant."??How is it possible for us to surrender?  Commander, give the order and let these defeated generals have a taste of our power!  " said a three-year-old, tall and powerful young major officer. He is Major Xiao Mingshan, commander of the infantry battalion of the Guadeloupe Naval Base.

    "Yes! Commander! The Americans have battleships, and we also have heavy coastal defense artillery. If they want to eat us in one bite, then we will have to chip out a few of their teeth!" Another young major in his twenties, also tall and tall  the officer said.  He is Major Choi Yong-kwon, commander of the coastal defense battalion of the Guadeloupe Naval Base.

    "Reply to the Americans, if you want Guadeloupe, come and get it yourself. We will never surrender!" Colonel Yu Boxuan said!

    ¡®¡®On the battleship USS Florida, the communications officer reported to Edward.  Rear Admiral Abel reported the news that China rejected the request of the American fleet, which made Edward.  Major General Ai Boer became angry with shame and immediately ordered the attack!

    "Boom! Boom!" Two Florida-class battleships and two Delaware-class battleships of the U.S. fleet began bombarding. The 5mm main gun fired shells weighing hundreds of kilograms and headed towards Basseterre at high speed.  Hong Kong flew away, leaving a series of sharp whistles in the air!

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" A dense explosion sounded in the Port of Basseterre. Orange-red fireballs bloomed, and buildings were blown into ruins. The attack of the US fleet completely covered the entire port.  No distinction is made between military or civilian targets.

    "The fortress begins to counterattack!" Colonel Yu Boxuan gritted his teeth and issued the order to counterattack.  Fortunately, the Chinese army has already evacuated the port, otherwise, there would have been heavy casualties.  However, Colonel Xu Boxuan still felt very uncomfortable when he saw that the port that he had painstakingly built was reduced to rubble under the bombardment of the US fleet.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" The coastal defense fortresses of Basseterre Port opened fire one after another and launched a counterattack against the American fleet.

    However, the maximum caliber of the fortress gun in Basseterre Port is only 210 mm. It is difficult to cause fatal damage to the battleships of the US Navy. Instead, the 5 mm armor-piercing projectiles fired by the battleships of the US Navy can, if the angle is right,  Break through the fortress defenses!

    The firepower of the fortress cannon is very fierce, but the hit rate is not high. The American fleet is constantly cruising on the sea, and the fortress cannon needs to constantly adjust the angle of the bombardment.  On the other hand, the fortress is fixed on the land, just like a target.  If it weren't for the strong defense of the fortress, it might have been destroyed by the American fleet!

    "Boom!" A 305mm armor-piercing projectile hit a turret of the No. 2 Battery.  The two-meter-thick reinforced concrete turret was penetrated, and the shell exploded inside the turret. More than a dozen gunners inside were immediately blown to pieces, and the 210mm fortress cannon was also completely destroyed!

    "Damn it! The American battleships are too thick, aim at the American heavy cruisers and fire!" Major Cui Yongquan, commander of the coastal defense battalion, ordered the island.

    The cannons in the fortress adjusted their shooting targets one after another. A few minutes later, dense shells fell on the two heavy cruisers of the American fleet. Pillars of water rose around the heavy cruisers, creating a dangerous situation.

    "Boom!" A shell fired by a 210mm fortress gun hit the US Navy's heavy cruiser Chicago. The shell exploded on the front deck, destroying the twin 210mm main gun on the front deck and killing  More than a dozen American sailors!

    "General, the 'Chicago' was hit and the front main gun was destroyed, but it can still continue to fight!" the communications officer told Edward.  Major General Abor reports to the island.

    "No, let the heavy cruiser Chicago and heavy cruiser Detroit withdraw from the battle. There is no need to take such a big risk for the Chinese fortress. Four battleships are enough to blow their fortress into ruins!"  Edward.  Abor said cautiously!

    "Yes, General!"

    Soon, the two heavy cruisers of the U.S. fleet withdrew from the battle, but the fierce battle did not have any impact, but became even more fierce.  The four battleships of the U.S. Navy continued to fire at the fortress of Basseterre Port. The dense artillery shells continuously hit the fortress. The fortresses and forts were destroyed one after another, and the Chinese army suffered heavy losses.  The Chinese army's counterattack did not cause much damage to the U.S. fleet. Whether it is a Delaware-class battleship or a Florida-class battleship, the thick armor can withstand the bombardment of 210mm coastal defense guns. At most, it can only  It only caused a little flesh wound, but it was completely unable to cause fatal damage!

    At 9 o'clock in the morning, most of the forts in Basseterre Port Fortress were destroyed, and the coastal defense battalion also suffered heavy losses, while several US battleships only suffered minor injuries.  Seeing this, Colonel Yu Boxuan had no choice but to order the abandonment of Basseterre Port and withdraw to the inland areas to continue fighting!
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