At the United States Navy Operations Department, Admiral Harold Stark wore a grave expression. Although President Roosevelt had not forcibly set a departure time for the American fleet, Stark could sense the urgency in the President's heart. Therefore, he decided that the American fleet should set out as soon as possible, enter the Atlantic Ocean, and fight a decisive battle with the German Navy.
"Gentlemen, the situation on the Russian front has already become extremely bleak. We must depart immediately and join the war. For the Republic of America, we must defeat the German Navy!" Admiral Harold Stark said.
The American naval officers all became very solemn. Although the United States Navy had not fought the German Navy since regaining its strength, their previous wars against the German Navy had made them deeply aware of its power. In this war alone, the German Navy had inflicted devastating losses on the Island Nation Navy with merely two fleets. This showed that the German Navy had grown even stronger than before. Although the United States Navy was far more powerful than the Island Nation Navy, defeating the German Navy would undoubtedly be extremely difficult.
"Gentlemen, the President and I have discussed this. The fleet will depart within three days! Are all fleets prepared?" Admiral Harold Stark asked.
"Secretary, all fleets are ready and can depart at any time!" Admiral James Richardson replied.
"Very good. Then we will depart on the night of June 4. Does anyone have any objections?" Admiral Harold Stark asked.
All the officers shook their heads. In truth, they had been ready for battle a month ago, knowing that this war was unavoidable. Though the German Navy was powerful, they had already been driven to the edge of a cliff. They could only risk their lives and give it