"Commander, we won. The second wave of carrier-based aircraft has already begun returning. According to their reports, all of the American Navy's large fleet carriers have been sunk!" Lieutenant General Hans, commander of the Home Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation, wore a broad smile.
"Good, very good. Our Capital Ship formation's enormous losses were not in vain!" A smile also appeared on Marshal Lütjens's face. The near-devastating blow suffered by the Capital Ship formation had pained him deeply. But now, their counterattack had wiped out nine large American Navy fleet carriers. Judging from this exchange ratio, the German Navy undoubtedly held the advantage.
"Commander, the Americans have lost nine large carriers. That means they have only four light carriers left. Although the British still have eight medium carriers, they no longer pose much of a threat. We have won this naval battle," said Lieutenant General Karl Witzel, the Fleet Chief of Staff, with a smile.
"Yes, we have won!" Marshal Lütjens said heavily.
Although the Home Fleet had suffered considerable losses in this battle, its gains were undoubtedly even greater. What was more, while the German Navy Home Fleet had been battered badly, the Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet still possessed formidable strength. Once those two fleets joined this naval battle, the German Navy would easily seize the final victory.
"Commander, there are still three hours until nightfall. We can absolutely continue our attacks and deal the Americans and British an even heavier blow," Lieutenant General Hans suggested.
Marshal Lütjens nodded. "Have the carrier-based aircraft from the first wave that returned already been prepared again?"
"Yes, Commander," Lieutenant General Hans replied.
"Good. Order the first wave to take off once more and launch the third round of attacks. At the same time, have the second wave return at full speed and