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The outcome of war had always been that some rejoiced while others grieved. The victors naturally cheered and celebrated, while the defeated were undoubtedly shrouded in gloom.

What was more, Germany's decisive battle against the Allied Powers Combined Fleet concerned the fate of Britain, France, and Italy. These three nations had placed almost all their hopes on this war. If they lost, they would have no other choices left in this war.

At the British Admiralty, Churchill had shut himself inside his office. His secretary had been ordered not to disturb him with anything except the result of the naval battle.

Churchill had spared no effort for this decisive battle. To enable the British Navy to regain the strength to confront the German Navy, he had traveled all the way to the United States and used his silver tongue to persuade the US government to sell Britain twelve active Capital Ships. Although Britain had paid a considerable price for them, it had gained another chance to challenge the German Navy. So long as they could seize this opportunity and defeat the German Navy, any price would be worth paying.

For the British Empire as it stood now, it had to achieve victory in this naval battle if it wished to continue existing—or at least preserve most of its national interests. Otherwise, if it suffered defeat, the consequences would be too dreadful to contemplate. The British Empire would likely cease to exist. Even if it surrendered to the Germans, the price it would have to pay would likely be exceedingly harsh. The British Empire would fall from world hegemon to a third-rate minor nation. That was something the British could never accept. If they fought to the bitter end, the mighty Germans could still wipe them out. Britain would then still