"What was going on? Weren't the German aircraft carriers together with the Capital Ships?" Admiral Ernest King asked.
At first, he had not felt that there was anything wrong with their carrier-based aircraft merely sinking the German Capital Ships. But now, he suddenly sensed the problem.
The American and British fleets appeared to have gained the upper hand in this naval battle and achieved tremendous results. But thinking about it now, there seemed to be a deep German conspiracy behind it!
"Judging from the reports from the carrier-based aircraft, the German Capital Ships and aircraft carriers were not together. Our carrier-based aircraft only discovered the German Capital Ship formation and then launched their attack. They did not discover the German aircraft carriers," Lieutenant General Halsey replied with certainty.
"Damn it, this looks like a trap. The Germans have set another trap for us." Admiral Ernest King's face was filled with anger and self-reproach. He was ashamed that he had been carried away by joy and failed to see through such a simple German trap.
"Yes, General. The Germans most likely sacrificed their Capital Ship formation in order to preserve their aircraft carrier formation. This is undoubtedly extremely dangerous for us," Lieutenant General Halsey said.
"Damn it!" Admiral Ernest King cursed.
"General, that is not even the most dangerous part. It is very likely that the German aircraft carrier formation has already launched its counterattack. We must make preparations," Lieutenant General Halsey reminded him.
Admiral Ernest King's heart gave a sudden jolt.
"Have the carrier-based fighters aboard our Independence-class aircraft carriers prepare themselves. The moment German carrier-based aircraft are spotted, take off and intercept them immediately! All ships are to enter anti-air combat mode as well, ready to deal with the German attack at any time!" Admiral Ernest King ordered.
"Yes,