The American Navy's Operations Department, General Benson, the Chief of Operations, General Mayo, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet, and Daniels, the US Secretary of the Navy, all gathered in the operations room.
After seaplanes discovered that the German fleet was closing in on Naval Base Norfolk, they immediately began discussing how to deal with this German attack.
"The Germans are less than two hours' flight away from Norfolk. Luckily, we prepared in advance. Otherwise, the Germans would have succeeded again this time," General Mayo said.
After Boston, New York, and Baltimore were attacked by the German Navy, the American Navy had also been trying to determine the German Navy's next target. Naval Base Norfolk was undoubtedly one of the possibilities.
However, some had raised objections at the time. Naval Base Norfolk was located in Chesapeake Bay, where sea conditions differed from those elsewhere. If the German Navy dared to enter Chesapeake Bay, the American Navy could make use of the terrain to attack them. Therefore, they believed that the German fleet would not attack Naval Base Norfolk, but would instead continue southward.
"It seems the Germans are far bolder than we imagined. To destroy the foundation of our navy, they have truly staked everything!" General Benson said with a grim expression. He believed that since the German Navy dared to do this, they naturally had something to rely on. If they did not prepare properly, the Germans might very well succeed again this time.
"Our navy is ready, isn't it? Although we have lost our Capital Ships, we still have quite a few small and medium-sized warships, as well as submarines. Since the Germans dare to enter Chesapeake Bay this time, we absolutely cannot let them succeed again," Daniels said darkly.
By now, the American Navy's reputation had been thoroughly