"Minister of War, I know General Hitoshi Anami's performance has not been particularly satisfactory. However, he has not been Southern Army Commander for very long. In such a short time, it was inherently difficult to achieve anything major. What is more, the enemy we face is the German Army, the strongest in the world. Therefore, I hope we can give General Hitoshi Anami another chance!" said General Prince Kan'in Kotohito.
No matter what, General Hitoshi Anami had been his choice to serve as Southern Army Commander. If he were removed because of poor performance, it would deal a severe blow to Prince Kan'in Kotohito's prestige. For the sake of his own standing, General Prince Kan'in Kotohito also hoped that General Hitoshi Anami could remain in the post of Southern Army Commander and, ideally, accomplish something worthwhile.
General Shunroku Hata remained expressionless, while General Yoshizō Yamada frowned.
Within the Island Nation's Army, countless people wanted to replace General Hitoshi Anami. Even General Shunroku Hata might not have lacked the intention of putting one of his own men in Hitoshi Anami's place.
However, Prince Kan'in Kotohito had now spoken up like this, and General Shunroku Hata had no choice but to show him some respect.
In the present-day Island Nation, the Emperor served only as a symbol. Yet the imperial family's influence remained immense.
"Very well, Your Highness, then let us give General Hitoshi Anami another chance! But if we still cannot break open the situation in the South Seas, then we must replace him. We no longer have enough time to wait. The longer the fighting drags on, the more unfavorable it becomes for us!" General Shunroku Hata said.
General Prince Kan'in Kotohito nodded. He knew that General Shunroku Hata was already doing him a favor.
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