Europe was still the center of the world—not only the center of economics and culture, but also the center of technology. Although the last World War had left the European continent flowing with blood, with countless people dying in the war and countless cities destroyed.
However, after Germany had dominated the entire European continent, it had been able to integrate the continent's strength. The continent's finest talents were all serving Germany. This had further enhanced Germany's technological power. After more than twenty years of development, German technology had advanced by leaps and bounds. With the German Emperor Oscar acting as a cheat code, German scientists had taken far fewer detours. In military industry especially, Germany had already far surpassed the other nations.
Although the Island Nation had continued to progress since the Meiji Restoration, its foundations had been too weak. Even after decades of effort, it had been unable to catch up with Europe. This had been clearly demonstrated in the war.
Now, facing the German fleet, the Island Nation fleet felt a profound sense of powerlessness. It was not that they feared death, nor that their quality was inferior to that of the German Navy. They had simply lost in other areas!
"Order the fleet to turn further and close the distance with the Germans! At long range, we simply cannot hit them. Competing with them in long-range accuracy is nothing but a road to death. Only by continuing to close the distance and fighting the Germans with bayonets can we possibly win!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
"Yes, Commander!" Major General Suzuki Yoshio replied.
"Also, have our torpedo attack formations prepare themselves. Once the distance closes, launch a torpedo attack if the Germans are unprepared!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō said viciously.
"Yes, Commander." Major General Suzuki Yoshio nodded.