"How about the navy? How are your preparations coming along?" President Roosevelt asked.
Compared with the Army, President Roosevelt was more concerned about the navy. The navy would be the force standing at the forefront against Germany in this war. If the United States wanted to defeat Germany in the war—or even threaten Germany—it first had to ensure victory in the Atlantic Ocean. Only then could the United States send troops to land on the European continent. Otherwise, no matter how powerful the US Army was, it would be unable to cross the Atlantic Ocean and attack Europe.
"Mr. President, the navy's preparations are largely complete. However, if we are to defeat the German Navy, we need even greater strength!" Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, said.
"In terms of battleships, we have four South Dakota-class battleships, six Iowa-class battleships, and five Montana-class battleships. In addition, a new class of even larger capital ships, rebuilt from the plans for the Yamato-class battleships we acquired from the Island Nation and equipped with larger-caliber guns, has already begun construction. However, these new capital ships will need time before they can enter service!" Admiral Harold Stark said.
Likewise, because of the threat posed by the German Navy, those warships whose construction plans had been canceled in another timeline had all begun construction in this timeline. This made the American Navy even more powerful.
"Can our fifteen capital ships handle the German Navy's capital ships?" President Roosevelt asked.
Admiral Harold Stark did not answer. Instead, he looked toward Admiral James Richardson, the Fleet Commander.
"Mr. President, although we only have fifteen capital ships, they are all the most advanced capital ships. They are stronger than those old German capital ships!" Admiral James Richardson answered with certainty.
"Is that really so? Do not forget