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Chapter 4 - -Attack on Pearl Harbor-

December 12, 1941

Submarine I-18 off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

"This is I-18. We have arrived off the coast of Pearl Harbor. There are many enemy battleships and cruisers in the harbor. However, no aircraft carriers in sight."

The report from the submarine said that the aircraft carrier had not yet appeared. As expected, an attack without reconnaissance would be fatal. In this case, I was determined to send out the aircraft carrier.

United States Navy Pacific Fleet

"Commander! I've caught the code message. It's from the Japanese army!"

"What?! Read it!"

"The Imperial Navy will launch an attack on the Philippines after the New Year. It seems."

"I won't let that happen! Bring the carrier fleet to Pearl Harbor immediately!"

December 28, 1941, off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

"Captain! There's a commotion on the ocean! Many large ships!"

"What?! We've risen to periscope depth! Take a look!"

Japan Imperial Headquarters

"Chief! He's here!"

Suddenly the radio operator came into my room, looking quite flustered.

"What?! What's going on?!"

Then

"An emergency message from the submarine I-18. 'We have confirmed three enemy aircraft carriers in Pearl Harbor. The carriers are believed to be Enterprise, Yorktown, and Wasp, and numerous aircraft have been confirmed on board.'"

There it is! The main force of the US Navy has arrived!

"Got it! Send an immediate telegram to the carrier task force waiting in Hokkaido. 'Enemy aircraft carriers have appeared. Carrier force to immediately launch attack. Destroy them with all aircraft. The fate of the Imperial nation depends on this battle. Everyone, please work even harder.' This is urgent!"

The Pacific War had finally begun.

30th 1941, off the coast of Hawaii

"All planes, launch!"

Looking up at the planes taking off one after another from the main carrier force consisting of Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, and Musashi, Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo looked very satisfied.

Zero Fighter 140 aircraft

97 Carrier Attack Planes 180

99 Carrier Bombers 160

The military force headed straight for Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor Radar Station

"Commander! We've picked up a large formation on the radar! Are they Japs?"

"No, they're not using aircraft. They're reinforcements."

BOOM!

"What's going on?!"

"Hit on port side! Attack!"

"Ahead! Enemy aircraft carrier Enterprise! Drop bombs!"

BOOM!!

Suddenly, a large hole appears in the castle on the sea. Countless water columns engulf it. The next moment, a lump of iron is submerged in the water.

The airfield was not spared either. 250 kilograms of gunpowder fell on the fuel and ammunition depots. Scenes like hell were unfolding everywhere. The losses of the American forces that day were

3 aircraft carriers sunk

Five battleships sunk

1 battleship destroyed

15 heavy cruisers sunk

Six destroyers sunk

872 aircraft shot down or destroyed

This effectively destroyed the US Pacific Fleet.

The attack on Dutch Malaysia was also successful, and the Declaration of Liberation of Asia was issued.

Meanwhile, at the Imperial Headquarters, the troops are celebrating their victory.

This attack has dealt a devastating blow to the United States. Now, if you simply sign the ceasefire document I have just sent you, this war will end as the shortest war of the 20th century. The conditions are:

・Approval of Manchukuo

・Resumption of oil exports

・Japan will govern Indonesia together with the local government

"Now we just have to wait to see what America's response is.

But things don't always work out that way.

"Today is a humiliating day! The United States has been attacked by surprise by Japan! We will respond firmly! 'Remember! Pearl Harbor!'"

Midway Island

With the Pacific Fleet now defeated, the remaining B25 squadrons were completely isolated. Then a large-scale landing operation was carried out and Midway Island was occupied.

If they still won't sign a ceasefire, we'll take Hawaii next!!!