Time ticked by bit by bit, and the sun gradually sank beneath the sea. The sunset glow dyed the waters red, creating a breathtaking sight.
However, the many American Navy officers and sailors in the American fleet's Capital Ships formation had no time at all to admire such beauty. Most of them were stepping onto a battlefield for the first time. That left many of them extremely nervous. Facing the powerful German Navy only deepened their worries.
The German Navy had risen to prominence in the previous World War, defeating the then-world hegemon, the British Royal Navy. Later, during the German-American conflict, it had nearly wiped out the American Navy's main fleet. And in this World War, the German Navy had savagely beaten the Island Nation Navy across the Pacific Ocean. This naturally made American Navy officers and sailors somewhat fearful of the German Navy's strength.
Although their officers had told them that the American Navy's main fleet was the strongest, far more powerful than the German Navy's old warships, once they truly entered the battlefield, these officers and sailors still worried. They still felt afraid.
"Boys, keep your spirits up. The Germans may be powerful, but we aren't weak either. The final victory will definitely be ours!" A captain began inspecting his warship, encouraging the American Navy sailors.
However, the effect was minimal.
"General, night has fallen. No German aircraft have flown over us during this time. Perhaps the Germans don't know we've arrived at all." Rear Admiral Corville's face was full of excitement.
If they could slip unnoticed to Corvo Island and Flores Island before launching an attack, the American fleet's Capital Ships formation would have a very high chance of withdrawing safely after succeeding.
A faint smile appeared on Admiral Husband Kimmel's face as well. "That is