"Commander, the Germans are besieging the 2nd Carrier Fleet. Their tactics are obvious: first destroy the escorting warships around the carriers, then attack the aircraft carriers positioned at the core. The escorting warships around the carriers are being heavily damaged or sunk one after another. Before long, the aircraft carriers will come under attack as well." Lieutenant General Halsey was deeply worried.
The German carrier-based aircraft group's attack was like a textbook lesson, teaching the American Navy's senior officers a hard lesson. It made them realize just how inexperienced they appeared before the German Navy.
Admiral Nimitz nodded. Even he felt like an elementary school student before the German Navy. Although the American Navy had grown considerably over the years and become much stronger, that was only in terms of weapons and equipment. In that regard, there was still a gap between the American Navy and the German Navy, though it did not seem particularly large anymore. If the American Navy worked a little harder, perhaps it could catch up. But in terms of soft power, the gap between the two remained enormous. The German Navy had been exploring the use of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft for many years. As a result, it had already developed a set of proven and effective tactics. With these tactics, the German Navy could achieve the greatest results at the smallest cost. These were all things the American Navy needed to learn.
If the American Navy had been given more time to prepare, perhaps it could have narrowed the gap further. But unfortunately, it now had no choice but to enter the war. This placed the American Navy's commanders in an extremely difficult position. Defeating the German Navy while at a disadvantage was a difficulty that spoke for itself.
Of course, as commanders