"Add distance plus 3oo yards! Scatter again!" After estimating the distance between the water column and the target warship, the American adjusted the shooting distance. After only 30 seconds, the second round of half-volley shot was fired again. This time the shell landing point was only less than 50 meters away from the Japanese warship! And when the American adjusted the second time, the third round of half-volley shot successfully covered the target area!

"We clamp our opponents! Quickly turn into a full scatter!" Fletcher said excitedly. He didn't expect that at a distance of 14 kilometers, he actually completed cross-fire three times, and his performance was even better than in the exercise! After turning into a full scatter, the powerful firepower of the Louisiana was fully demonstrated! One full scatter can shoot 2 tons of shells, and at the fastest time, this armored cruiser can shoot 3 rounds in a minute! That is, 6 tons of ammunition, and this projection is not less than that of the early dreadnought!

Finally, the Japanese also began to fight back, but the sparse shells fired by the Kasumi's six old 1O-inch cannons did not pose a threat to the Louisiana. The 14 kilometers were still a bit far away for this old armored cruiser. Looking at the sparsely rising water column next to him, Fletcher didn't care at all!

The Americans performed quite well this time. During the seventh round of volleys, the Louisiana armored cruiser scored the first round of hits! And this time it hit 2! A shell pierced through the front armor belt of the Kasumi. The hardened armor, which was only three inches thick, could naturally not block the attack of the 26okg armor-piercing projectile. It was crushed by the cap and the hardened layer, and then the sharp warhead easily tore open the armor to smash the anchor room and the motor behind! The thick smoke and flames spread rapidly under the blow of the sea breeze, and it could be easily observed even if it was more than ten kilometers away.

Another shell hit the middle of the hull. Although due to angle problems, the shell did not penetrate the armor belt with a thickness of 8 inches, the violent impact still caused the armor to move as a whole! A horizontal crack was torn apart. The vibration generated after the impact and explosion was directly transmitted along the armor plate to the back plate. The old back plate was no longer overwhelmed, and countless pieces shot out into the inside of the hull, and even cut a steam pipe!

Although these two shells were not fatal, they greatly boosted the morale of the US Navy. Fletcher ordered the warship to get closer! He needed to penetrate the Japanese turtle shell as soon as possible! However, the Americans did not wait too long at this moment. After 5 minutes, a 1O-inch artillery armor-piercing projectile hit a single-mounted 1O-inch turret in the middle of the Kasuga's hull! And easily cut the 7-inch armor belt of the cannon seat!

"At first, it was just a flash, from my position, it was just a spot of light. Then, the rolling smoke surged out from the place where it hit, accompanied by flames. About ten seconds later, the Japanese warship exploded, and the single-mounted 1O-inch turret on it seemed to be lifted out of the cannon mount by a huge impact! The rolling smoke and flames instantly enveloped the entire turret. At this moment, we all thought the battle was about to end." A US Navy officer recalled the situation at that time.

However, the Japanese trained quite well, and the shell only detonated the shell in the dressing room at the lower dressing room of the 1o-inch turret. The fire door leading to the ammunition depot was temporarily blocked. Before the last barrier collapsed, the Japanese quickly poured water into the ammunition depot under the turret!

"It's a pity." Looking at the Japanese warship with thick smoke in the distance, Fletcher said with regret. But after a moment, he decided to continue his efforts and quickly kill this guy!

Naturally, the Japanese would not sit and wait for death. When Kasuki was almost knocked down with another heavy punch, he chose to avoid it. All cigarette tanks began to release smoke and began to turn high to try to interfere with the opponent's shooting. The rolling smoke quickly formed a wall of smoke that could almost be crossed on the side of the warship. The American shelling did become worse, but this situation lasted only less than 5 minutes!

"Distance 3oo yards towards 9 o'clock!" According to the data provided by the front-line seaplane, the US gunner on the Louisiana quickly adjusted the shooting elements. With the help of the seaplane, the artillery fire of the US armored cruiser became accurate again!

The Japanese struggle did not last long. After a 1O-inch shell was used as a useful 1O-inch cannon, the Kasuga completely lost its combat power. From the time of firing, all this was only a little more than 2O minutes.

"Okay, save some shells and let the destroyer send it to the bottom of the sea! By the way, get our ship closer and tell the photographer to shoot a good video for me! Maybe it will become popular in the United States soon!" Little Fletcher said proudly.

The final execution was completely uninterrupted, and even made the Americans feel a little overwhelmed. They hope to fight against evenly matched opponents instead of dealing with a broiler! Sometimes if something comes too easily, it is not worth cherishing, and the same is true for victory!

As two American destroyers shot 8 torpedoes at the target, the poor warship was hit by at least 3 torpedoes. Amidst the earth-shaking explosions and flames, the warship that once made a name for itself in the Pacific was almost torn to pieces! The Americans did not believe that the Japanese would provide information and were unwilling to accept surrender. Now, the two sides are no longer simply hostile, but are killing for the sake of killing!

"Captain Fletcher Jr. and the officers and soldiers of the USS Louisiana, the entire United States of America is proud of your victory." When the telegram from Majiphin was read in public, the entire warship was in full bloom. This was the most successful tactical victory that the US Navy has achieved since the war began, and it is definitely worth celebrating!

As for whether there are any highlights in this battle? In fact, there are still some, that is, after the telegram sent by the Kasumi before the war, some Japanese fleets received it after many redirects. The most important fleet is Yamamoto Iroku's attack fleet. Thousands of kilometers away from this battlefield, Asaki and Yamaki were sailing alone on the sea. In the Asaki officer's restaurant, the Japanese were looking at the chart anxiously. They were confused and fearful, because, at today's scheduled supply point, they did not wait to replenish supplies, and at this time, they received a telegram from Haraki!
Chapter completed!