"Gentlemen, thank you for your efforts. They enabled us to achieve victory in this offensive! According to the findings of our Reconnaissance Aircraft, all six airfields we attacked have been destroyed. In this battle, we destroyed more than six hundred German military combat aircraft! There is no longer any German presence throughout the waters east of the Philippines and around the Mariana Islands. We will be very safe in these waters!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto wore a broad smile.
The Combined Fleet's victory this time had exceeded his expectations. Before the victory, even he had not expected things to go so smoothly. Although there had been some twists and turns during the offensive, overall, they had remained within acceptable limits.
The Combined Fleet's senior commanders were equally brimming with excitement. Winning the first battle was undoubtedly an excellent boost to the fleet's morale. It would undoubtedly be of great benefit in winning this war.
"Commander, it was only under your wise leadership that we were able to achieve victory. Though the Germans are powerful, we will certainly defeat them this time!" Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo said.
"Yes, Commander. Now that we have destroyed the German air bases in the Mariana Islands, we have sufficient room to maneuver. These waters can serve as the battleground for our decisive battle against the Germans. With the Combined Fleet's strength, we can absolutely defeat the Germans in this battle!" Kakuta Kakuji said as well.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto nodded in satisfaction. He was undoubtedly pleased by the commanders' confidence and fighting spirit. When the war had first begun, everyone had been worried to some extent. But after this victory, their confidence had undoubtedly become even firmer.
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo also wore a smile. As the aviation warfare expert of the Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet,