The decisive battle between the German Navy and the American Navy in the waters near the Azores concerned not only Germany and the United States; it also drew the attention of nations around the world. In particular, countries already involved in this war—such as Germany's protectorates and client states, as well as America's allies—were closely watching this naval battle. They even regarded its outcome as an important basis for determining their future strategies.
The German Navy's defeat of the American Navy and victory in the naval battle not only gave it command of the Atlantic Ocean, further cementing the German Navy's Hegemonic Status, but also filled Germany's many protectorates and client states with jubilation. They had previously feared that if the German Navy lost, all of Europe would come under threat from the American Navy, leaving their own security without guarantee. Germany might even lose the war. Now that the German Navy had won, their worries were completely swept away.
America's allies, by contrast, were in no such cheerful mood. They had all hoped that the United States would win this naval battle. After all, the United States was their pillar of support, and they had placed great faith in its formidable military strength. If the American Navy had won, it would have profoundly affected the overall course of the war, perhaps even ensuring victory for the Anti-German Alliance. But now, the American Navy had been defeated. This undoubtedly made them feel the might of the German Navy, while leaving them even more worried about the war to come.
Island Nation, Tokyo, Prime Minister's residence. Prime Minister Mitsumasa Yonai had summoned the Cabinet's key officials to discuss what impact this naval battle would have on Island Nation. Yet the atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat oppressive. Clearly, everyone had