Ponies in war
Chapter 8: Second Battle of Pearl Harbour and whatever is going on in WW2 during this time
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Between 1st September 1939 to 15th February 1942, The German Army has managed to defeat all countries in western Europe except the British. The German Air Force would lose the battle of Britain and the German Navy was 'winning' the Battle of the Atlantic. (Same as our timeline)
Eastern Front:
Operation Barbarossa took place on 22 June 1941 and was over before the Japanese strike Pearl Harbour. Operation Typhoon has met with little sucess, with the onset of winter. But, with the help of Sparky and Twilight(their past selves), the Germans captured Moscow at a huge price on 20 December 1941 but by February 1942, was now under siege by Soviet Artilery. The Germans are now starting to prepare for another offensive to take Stalingrad and the oil fields of Baku. Note: the attack will happen at the same time as the First battle of El Alamein.
Africa front:
1941- 1942: (Map used for reference)
Note: this will be the same as in our timeline, for now)
Pacific Front:
By February 1942, the Philipines and Hong kong was captured. the only obstacle in Japanese's Advance is the battle of Singapore.
The Dutch East Indies(now known as Indonesia) was not captured due to what is happening in Singapore. The Japanese has, however, captured Borneo and the surrounding region and halt all advance due to what is happening in Singapore.
Map used as reference(Note: this is what really happened in our timeline)
By now, Yamamoto has sent a peace treaty to the US at not harsh terms but was rejected by US high Command.
In response, Sparky and Twilight planned an Amphibious invasion to take Seattle, hopefully to force the US High command to accept the Peace treaty.
(Map used for reference)
This Amphibious assault, codenamed Operation Starlight, was to take place around 20th of February 1942. This was supposed to take place after the supposed Fall of Singapore so as to add on to the string of defeats that the Allied has suffered in the Pacific. This will in turn cause a fall in Allied forces' morale, which may lead to them pulling out of the Pacific war for good.
20 December 1941, 60 miles off the coast of Pearl Harbour, Perpective: Americians
We are approaching Pearl Harbour. Soon, we will take back what the Japanese took from us. Our Commanders told us that Pearl Habour should be captured before Christmas, hopefully.
Pearl Harbour, Perpective: Twilight
As I am about to go to sleep, our Early Warning Radar started to sound off the alarm. Sparky has been keeping watch for the Night. As the alarms sound off, everypony started to run out of thier bunk and ran to coastal artilery and bunkers.
I ran to the watch tower, where Sparky is, I saw Sparky llooking at the radar, as if planning something.
Somehow, he noticed I have arrived and said, "Hey Twilight, so em, if you don't mind, tell the troops to gear up. We are taking their two carriers."
"What?" I exclaimed as this was not how I thought I would wake up in.
"Prepare Independence, we are capturing the two US carriers."
"How? It's the middle of the night and that..." I trailed off as I saw what was on the radar.
Two Americian carrier fleets are approaching Pearl Harbour. Lexington and Saratoga are the two carriers. they are surrounded by one North-Carolina class Battleships, 5 cruisers and 8 destroyers. In total, the Fleet consists of 2 carriers, 2 battleships, 10 cruisers and 16 destroyers. I honestly did not think that US troops would respone so quickly.
I stared into space until Sparky took me out of it. "Twilight, hello, you there?" Sparky said that as he waved his hoof in front of my eyes.
I shook my head before replying, "Yeah, I am here. ... But how are you going to capture two carriers with so many ships protecting it?"
"I have my methods." Sparky said with a sly smile on his face.
They went outside, looking at the darkness around them. There was confusion and chaos all over the base.
Luckily the Japanese was sleeping, or else this plan would not work, I thought.
Sparky went to the nearest radio ststion located at the Base and said in a commanding tone, "Everypony to Independence now! I repeat, Everypony to Independence now!"
Soon, suppiles and ponies started boarding Independence. Ponies were getting their firearms, Planes and Helicopers refuled and restocked with Ammunition(Ammo) in the carrier.
I went up to the command deck to meet with Sparky and a couple of COs. As I entered the command deck, Sparky said, "Good, you are here." and the COs strted looking at me.
"Why and what are you ponies doing here?" I asked in a frightened tone.
"We are planning to intercept this strike force and we are waiting for you so that we can come up with a plan to capture the two carriers."
I walked closer to the planning table. There was an exact repilca of the strike force on the table. These small boats looked something like toys but I know better. These 'toys' are to assist in our planning. "So, how do you plan to capture Saratoga and Lexington?" I asked pointing to the two carriers in the replica.
"We will sink ALL ships except the carriers with our planes. Then, Independence will sail near one of the carriers and board it from there. For the other carrier, we will send our airbrone forces to capture it." Sparked said, moving the pieces on the planning table as he said it.
"Won't that cause more casualties?" an pegasus asked with concern.
"I say, we should sink those two carriers." Aniq, who is an earth pony, said.
"I agree with Aniq." an Unicorn said.
"I know, but this is for the 'greater good'. This will make US high command think twice about sending carriers to battle and hopefully stop the Battle of Midway from happening."
"I agree with Sparky, the will create fear in the US army. Even with such a fleet, the fact that two carriers can be captured that easily will force US high command to rethink their plans and course of action." I said, hoping to persuade the other commander to agree to Sparky's plan.
"Fine, what do you want us to do?" the other commanders said.
"I need the pegasus to take Saratoga. the rest will focus on capturing Lexington." Sparky said before walking away to look at the flight deck, looking as if he is reflecting about something.
The commanders started to take thier leave to prepare the ponies for battle. I started to walk to Sparky's location and stared at the flight deck too. I started to use that Personal communication spell again to talk with Sparky.
"So, what are you thinking?"
"Thinking about the battle," he sighed before continuing "Those commanders are right, Twily, it will cause high casualties for the sake of capturing two carriers."
"Look at me, Sparky." I ordered.
Sparked turned his head 90 degrees and looked at me. I gave him a smile. Soon, he smiled too.
"Thanks Twily." He said in a low voice and turn back to face the flight deck.
"You know, you don't have to bear the responsibility alone."
"I know, Twily, but how can I not face them?"
"Just look to the stars and hope for the best, I guess."
Sparky start to look above at the sky. I don't know what he is thinking but he will be fine, hopefully. I look at the sky and let the night's cool wind blow over my mane.
Soon, Preparations were finished and Independence was sailing on the high seas, ready to conclude this battle once and for all.
50 miles to target, 9p.m. Perpective: Americians
The fleet is so close and yet so far. Most of the troops are sleeping to prepare themselves for the battle of Pearl Harbour the next day. Admiral Nitmitz was heading this landing operation personally. He was at the watch tower, looking at the peaceful Ocean the fleet was sailing through.
ESS Independence, 40 miles to US battle group, 9p.m Perpective: Sparky
We are reaching the strike group and the fleet will probably realised that we are intercepting them when we are about 20 miles to target. So, It's better to get ready than wait for contact.
"Prepare to launch bombers and fighters into the air!" I ordered through the radio set.
"Almost forgot, prepare the planes at the middle of the flight deck, set the planes to fly in opposite directions."
"What?!"
"Just do it commander and while we are at it, line the 4 planes vertically facing East and another 4 planes vertically facing West.
"Hold on, you want me to do what now?"
"Just do what I say, I know what I am doing."
"If you say so, Sparky" the Pegasus said.
15 minutes later
I was staring at the radar when something came through the radio, "The planes are ready to be launch at your command, Sir."
"Good, I want them to take off now."
"Yes, Sir?"
"I mean it, get those planes in the air now!"
"Yes, Sir, right away, Sir!"
Ponies on the flight deck look with curiousity as the 4 planes started to start their engines and starting moving on the flight deck. When the planes are nearing the end of the flight deck, the nose of the planes rise up, completing the take off. Planes on the opposite side do the same thing as well. Ponies on the Flight deck looked dumbfounded. The ponies were quite surprised at the fact that this carier could launch 8 planes in one go. I smiled from the command post, knowing that this will help reduce aircraft launching time in battle.
The planes started moving to the battle group. I looked at my radar and started saying through the radio, "Prepare Starboard Main battle guns, elevation 30 degrees and fire on my command!"
The 25 inch guns on the starboard side started to elevate to 30 degrees. Now, we are waiting for the planes to report, the 25 inch guns will fire when the planes start their preparatory bombardment on the battlegroup.
10 minutes later
"Sir, come in, we have reach our target. Fire the 25 inches. I repeat, we have reach the battlegroup, fire the 25 inch main battle guns."
"Starboard guns fire!" I commanded. The guns started to fire and create a lot of smoke on the flight deck abd is very loud. I could see Twily covering her ears when the guns went off.
Perpective: Admiral Nitmitz
Planes started to appear out of nowhere. I tried making radio contact but it was met with no reply. And then, all hell broke loose. The planes started to dive and dropped bombs on the cruisers and suddenly two battleships were hit and sunk. 2 battleships and 5 cruisers were sunk within 1 minute. Soon, Anti-aircraft guns went off. I ordered a nearby destroyer to fire star shells via radio. Only to find out the radio did not work. The only thing that lit the sky was the anti aircraft tracers rounds.
My mind started to think of the worst, we were radio silenced, far from home and under attack. I was surprised that the Japanese got this technology but cleared my mind of it, we got a mission and we will do it, even if it means we all end up dead.
ESS Independence, Perpective: Sparky
"Battle report: 2 battleships and 5 cruisers were sunk. The remaining ships started to fire their anti- air weapons on us. What should we do now?"
"Return to carrier now!" I said to their leader.
"Yes, Sir!"
While I was controlling the air force, Twilight was controlling the firing of the 25 inches. Twilight commanded, "Prepare to fire another salvo, all guns, 35 degrees, target: Remaining cruisers."
"Yes, ma'am!" As the Guns started to elevate slightly, ponies started to place helicopters on deck.
"Launch Apaches! Target: destroyers"
"Yes, Sir!"
The Apaches started to take off the flight deck as quick as the pilots can, trying to lauch all Apaches before the return of the planes that are part of the first wave.
As Apaches are taking off, the 25 inches started firing again. A loud boom was heard and Twilight ordered a reload of the guns, preparing a third salvo.
Perpective: Admiral Nitmitz
Soon, another 5 cruisers were sunk at the same time. By now, those on the destroyers started to move away from other ships, hoping to confuse the opponent or reduce the chances of being sunk. Everybody, including me, do not even know what cause the sinking of the ships. My guess is that the Japanese has Advanced radar and a has a ship capable of firing huge shells at long ranges. What is more surprising is that the ship, no matter what it is, only had one explosion and the ship is sunk.
As if it cannot get any worse, weird flying objects started shooting something at the remaining destroyers. Despite anti-aircraft, these flying objects seem strong enough to stand the Anti-air fire. Soon, the destroyers under attack started to sink. More destroyers started to sink from unknown fire.
Within ten minutes since the start of the attack, all ships, except Lexington and Saratoga was sunk.
Just like that, more than 20000 US troops were killed in 10 minutes. So much dead in such short time. Our carier starting turning 180, hoping to get back to US soil before more lives were lost.
As we started turning back, we became more alert, with men that was sleeping now awake prepared to defend the carrier with thier lives.
ESS Independence, Perpective: Sparky
Within 10 minutes, we had destroyed the entire enemy fleet(except the carriers). It was time at last, to launch paratroopers into the carriers.
"Captain, increase speed!"
"Yes, Sir!"
Independence was now moving at the fastest speed and the Apaches had return. The peguses were launching themsevles into the air. I will lead them to capture Saratoga while Twilight will lead the capture of Lexington.
Everything was going as planned. Both carriers were radio silenced thanks to Independence's electronic jamming capablities, the enemy fleet was sunk to the bottom of the Ocean and that the enemy fleets was retreating.
I was about to go when Twilight stopped me. "Sparky, take care." Twilight said in a depressing tone.
"I will, take care too." I said with a similar tone and gave Twilight a hug.
"See you soon." we said unanimously
I walked down to the flight deck to fly away with the Pegasus, heading into battle.
Perpective: Twilight
I ordered troops and Armor to be placed on the flight deck. The plan was for the tanks to moved on the 25 inch barrel to get to Lexington once Independence is close enough to Lexington.
I looked up the night sky, hoping for this battle to end soon.
I paid no attension to time as I stared at the night sky, thoughts overunning my mind.
"Ma'am, Ma'am, wake up!"
I looked back, surprised to see Aniq behind me. "What do you want?"
"I want to tell you that Lexington is in sight."
"Good, prepare to land."
"Yes, ma'am!"
As we are nearing Lexington, Lexington's anti- aircraft guns started to elevate downwards and fire at Independence. I would have ordered return fire but that would mean that Lexington would be sunk.
"Fire back with Machines guns!"
"Yes, Ma'am!"
Soon, both carriers started a close up fire fight. Lead was flying around both carriers. It was a intense fire fight with my troops taking cover behind the tanks. Come on, come on, just a litte closer.
Perpective: Nitmitz
A carrier started appearing out of nowhere and is getting closer. My soldiers saw this and started to use the anti-air guns to fight them. Surprising, this carrier has big guns sticking out of the Port and Starboard side respectively. I was stupid, I did not thought that launching Aircrafts would be necessary as the enemy stooped their airiel assault. Now, there was no chance of launching aircrafts due to the fire fight.
I hope that the enemy would just sink Lexington with its 25 inch guns but that wasn't the case. The carrier grew closer and closer. The Carrier was so close that Lexington boardside met with the enemy carrier's boardside.
I saw tanks and ponies on the enemy's flight deck and my men stopped firing. Probably because of the ponies.
It was a mistake as ponies started running on top of the 25 inch barrel towards Lexington. As if it wasn't enough, tanks started rolling of the 25 inch barrel towards Lexington. The captain tried to increase the speed of Lexington but the ponies' carrier was fater and the fire fight resumed. But it was too late, the ponies boarded the carrier and entered the command post. They came upwards and demand our surrender. I pretended to surrender to buy time for the marines to put enough explosive to scuttle Lexington.
US marines tried to plant explosives in the carrier to scuttle it but the Marines was discovered by the ponies and was shot dead on the spot. After that incident, no one even dared tried to scuttle the ship. I tried to get myself killed by running towards their Commanding officer, which has boarded the ship by this time.
Surprisingly, instead of killing me, she shot me a spell and I was knocked out of the battle.
When I woke up, all of my men was tied up in the hangar, with ponies guarding it. This is it, the battle is lost, I thought.
Perpective: Sparky
We were flying towards Saratoga, when anti air guns started to lit the night sky.
I Ordered the pegasus army to land on the carrier as quickly as they can.
We were lightly armed, many of us are carrying a sub machine gun or a light machine gun. When we started to land on the carrier, the Anti-aircraft guns stopped firing. With the Anti-aircraft guns stopped firing, pegasus after pegasus started to land on the carrier. No one moved at first until I tell the pegasus to move in that is.
As pegasus army started to enter the carrier, we were met with a lot of opposition. We had to clear the carrier level by level. The more we advanced, the thougher the resistence. We started to clear the command deck first, and move downwards.
Due to the constant fire fight in the carrier, no one had the time to plant explosives to scuttle the carrier. By the time we reached the lowest level, we had taken 80% casualties, 65% killed in action, 15% wounded. Saratoga was ours, nut with high casualties. The control system were largely still intact so we can still 'drive' the carrier.
We would be out at sea till dawn. Saratoga and Lexington was captured but at a 40% casualty rate-37% dead, 3%wounded.
On our way back to Pearl Harbour, we saw some sailors still alive from the assault. We offer to take them in, some accepted and some refused.
Pearl Harbour, 7a.m
During the trip, I was just thinking about Twilight and reflecting about the battle. These thoughts ruled my mind for the entire trip.
When Saratoga was placed in port, I ran down from the command post towards Lexington, hoping to see Twilight.
What I didn't know was that that Twilight was doing the same thing. We met each other when running. We skid to a stop not long after.
I walked towards her and she walked towards me and we hugged each other.
As we were hugging each other, we said unanimously, "I miss you"
We stopped hugging and started to hold each other hooves and walked back to the Barracks.
Barracks, 7.30a.m
We entered the Barracks, tired from the battle fought yesterday.
We were entering the Barracks and started to take off our battle gear and uniform. Twilight and I started to lie in bed when Pinkie Pie came in and yell in a high pitched voice, "Good Morning, Twilight and Sparky!"
Twilight and I said in a tired voice, "This is going to be a long day."
Trailer for next chapter:
A new battle is fought at the same time as Pearl Harbour, what is this battle? Stay tuned to find out
Next Chapter: Battle of Moscow Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 45 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
1)The longest chapter I have typed 2) Starboard side refers to the right side of a ship and Port side refers to the left side of the ship 3) Don't worry, I will not post Twilight and Sparky in a bed thing since this dosen't have a sex tag. 4) I am thinking of a General Derpy story. (As in Derpy is an Alicorn in the Military) Tell me if you guys want it or not. Also,tell me if you want Derby to be in this story or the main series or in another story overall 5) Do you guys want a Derpy Appearance in the next chapter?
6) I am a student going through Secondary School/High School so sorry if my stories is of bad quality.![]()
7) Please leave Constructive comments so that I could improve the story for you guys
That is all, General Sparky out.