Chapter 278 The Royal Navy's Tragedy (Subscription Request)

Chapter 278 The Royal Navy's Tragedy (Subscription Request)

"God bless Argentina!"

Armando Majora pushed the joystick up, and the plane immediately climbed at a high speed. Then in just three seconds, he pushed the joystick down again, and the plane descended at a high speed.

This up and down only takes 3 seconds.

In such a short period of time, the aircraft's electronic equipment has accurately measured the position of the 'Invincible' aircraft carrier and various data required by the 'YJ-1' anti-ship missile.

The plane fell at a high speed, and at a height of fifteen meters above the sea level, it turned to level flight again. Then it started to use its power. The plane was like a bloodthirsty arrow shot from the area, shooting straight towards the predetermined target. .

Not long after, Armando Majora pressed the button, and four 'Eagle Strike-1' anti-ship missiles, with orange flames, left the aircraft's pylon almost at the same time.

At the same time, the missile had already flown out and was flying at a speed of Mach 0.9. When it approached the target, the automatic radar seeker turned on the target confirmation mode and locked the "Invincible" aircraft carrier in the blink of an eye.

The four missiles flew at high speed, and finally began to accelerate at a height almost touching the sea surface.

"Boom"

"Boom"

Along with the loud noise, four horrifying holes were blown out of the aircraft carrier 'Invincible' in an instant.

"Confirmed target hit!"

The corners of Armando Majora's mouth curled up slightly, and he felt happy in his heart.

He drove the Super Ensign and quickly left the battlefield and flew towards the airport.

He has no love for fighting, because after the missiles have been launched, he has completed his mission, and the Super Ensign can no longer participate in the war.

Because there is not much fuel left.

He has reported back the situation.

The sun sets in the west, emitting a soft light.

On the sea level, thick smoke billowed.

The destroyed warships, ships, and wounded warships showed the desolation of the British Royal Navy at this time.

The fallen planes looked like the tragic eagle of the Pampas.

The chief of staff was reporting battle damage statistics to Wood.

"The destroyer 'Glasgow' was sunk, the three frigates 'Ambush', 'Arrow', and 'Avenger' were sunk, the 'Lively' was severely damaged, and the landing ships 'Sir Parkinson' and ' The Sir Frey was sunk, the landing ship Sir Andrew suffered heavy damage, the aircraft carrier Invincible was sunk, 40 helicopters were lost, 68 fighter jets were lost, 6823 people were killed and 3691 injured."

As he spoke, the chief of staff burst into tears and burst into tears.

"Bang"

As Wood listened, he immediately slumped down in his seat, staring blankly at the huge and detailed chart in front of him. His head was already in a mess, and his heart in his chest was in extreme pain.

This is no longer an ordinary failure, but a complete fiasco.

The disastrous defeat they created was enough for them to write a "glorious" record in the Royal Navy's history of shame.

Wood was heartbroken and couldn't accept it.

He couldn't help but shed tears. As a commander of this task force at the age of fifty, Wood was not a waste, but a real talent.

Wood was admitted to the Royal Naval Academy in 1946 when he was only 14 years old. After graduation, he was dispatched to cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. Starting as a cadet private, he performed various duties and received professional training. After more than a year of training as a naval officer, Wood worked hard and made great progress in his professional skills, and was officially awarded the rank of second lieutenant in the Royal Navy.

Soon after, he was sent to the Royal Naval Staff and Command College as a promising lieutenant-level officer. After graduation, Wood was assigned to serve on a submarine. From the submarine department chief to the captain, Wood worked in the difficult submarine industry for more than ten years.

Wood also gradually became recognized as the Royal Navy's submarine expert, anti-submarine warfare expert and nuclear plant expert.

As a result, Wood was selected to study at the Royal College of Defense Studies. After graduation, he served as the captain of the large modern guided missile destroyer HMS Sheffield!

As the commander of the task force this time, Wood can be said to have relied on his own hard power, and he also shouldered the expectations of the public.

But in today's battle alone, the Royal Navy suffered heavy losses, and even the aircraft carrier "Invincible" was sunk.

Many warships were sunk and damaged, 6,823 people died and 3,691 people were injured.

It can be said that this special mixed formation is no longer able to launch an attack.

Morale is extremely low!

At this moment, in addition to heartache, Wood felt extremely regretful. He regretted why he was careless and did not send a reconnaissance plane for investigation. He regretted not sending paratroopers to land first. He regretted that he underestimated Argentina's combat effectiveness. He regretted that he believed in intelligence too much. He even regretted it. Become the commander of this task force!

This battle shattered all his pride and confidence!

He also knew very well that he was finished!

For such a huge loss, a scapegoat must be held accountable.

And this responsibility must be borne by him, the commander.

He may not just remove his armor and return home, but may even be sent to a military court.

"Commander! Commander!"

The chief of staff's voice pulled Wood out of his thoughts: "What now?"

"Retreat, go back and rest!" Wood ordered.

At this time, it is no longer suitable to fight.

After suffering such heavy losses, suffering such heavy losses, and having extremely low morale, how can we still fight! ?

The chief of staff frowned, as if thinking of a tricky thing, "How should we report to London? Our losses this day are too great, I'm afraid London can't accept it? Should we make up a story, or postpone the report for a few days?"

"Report the truth, and you must accept it even if you can't accept it!" Wood waved his hand and said.

After that, Wood closed his eyes, and the whole person seemed to have aged by dozens of years.

At this time, Wood was no longer the high-spirited commander when the task force was about to set off, but an old man with a fading air.

"Go down, execute the order, and let me think quietly next!" Wood said.

The chief of staff saw Wood's eyes shed tears, and his eyes couldn't help but shed tears.

The losses in this battle were too great, and it can be said to be the sorrow of the Royal Navy.

Back then, the naval fleet of the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets" crisscrossed the world, was invincible, and had colonies that were huge and incredible.

The Royal Navy has a glorious glory. Whether it is World War I or World War II, the Royal Navy has a brilliant record.

But now, across 13,000 kilometers, a huge task force is coming to teach the disobedient little brother a lesson. No one thought it would be so difficult before, because Argentina has been declining step by step in the past half century, and its weapons can only be purchased from Europe and the United States, and the army has not fought a war for more than a hundred years.

As a result, this little brother was so fierce and cruel that he beat the big brother hard, dealt such a heavy blow to the Royal Navy, and caused such a huge loss.

Such a huge loss is unbearable even for the current Britain.

6 Type 21 frigates, 5 have been sunk so far, and 1 has been severely damaged.

3 Type 42 destroyers, "Sheffield", "Coventry", and "Glasgow" were sunk.

Even the British pride "Invincible" aircraft carrier was sunk!

Not to mention other landing ships and shopping malls were sunk, and there were so many casualties.