"German Home Fleet has been dispatched. Together with their Atlantic Fleet, there are a total of 16 Capital Ships. This is a big test for us." American Navy Atlantic Fleet Chief of Staff Henry? Wilson said.
Henry? General Mayo nodded. He had to admit that German Navy was very powerful. However, by this time, retreat was obviously impossible.
"We only have 11 Capital Ships, which is five fewer than the German Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet combined. In terms of the performance of the battleships, there should be no gap between us and the Germany people. In other words, the gap will not be too big. Therefore, our chances of winning this battle will not be great. But, even so, we cannot retreat. We need to think of ways to win. If we retreat and escape, If so, the brothers on Azores will be in trouble. The Germany people will use Naval Gun to tear them into pieces. On the other hand, if we can defeat German Navy and hold back German Navy, then the brothers on Azores will be able to make the Germany people pay a heavy price with the weapons in their hands." Henry? General Mayo said,
Lieutenant General Henry? Wilson nodded. Indeed, their mission this time was to protect the troops who landed on Azores. In other words, it was to cooperate with Marine Corps, guard Azores, and thwart the Germany people's attempt to take the islands back. If they can defeat German Navy, then their mission will be easily accomplished. But if they can't defeat German Navy, then they can only think of other ways.
"It would be great if German fleet could spread out. In this case, we would have the opportunity to gather superior forces and defeat them in one fell swoop." Lieutenant General Henry? Wilson said.
"This is undoubtedly very difficult. I hope God can bless us!" Henry? General Mayo said. He didn't have much confidence in this. As long as Germany people are not fools, it is impossible for the fleet to disperse. After all, the American Navy 11 Capital Ships are powerful enough to eat up any scattered German fleet.
The person responsible for commanding German Navy's action this time is still the local Fleet Commander Admiral Hipper. However, this time they did not form Combined Fleet again, but went their own way. However, Atlantic Fleet is temporarily controlled by Admiral Hipper. Similarly, Carrier Fleet, which is more than a hundred kilometers behind the main force of the fleet, is also beyond the control of Admiral Hipper. Although Carrier Fleet will participate in the entire battle, he will also assist the fleet in defeating Americans. However, Aircraft Carrier Formation has great autonomy.
On the Home Fleet flagship 'Caesar' Battleship, the top brass of German Navy are discussing the deployment of the Operations Department.
"Everyone, according to the information obtained so far, the fleet of Americans is operating in the waters surrounding Azores. The purpose of their stay is also very simple. First, it is to have a decisive battle with Imperial Navy. If they win, then Empire may not be able to prevent them from occupying Azores. Second, it is to provide protection for US Marine Corps who logged on to Azores. After all, if we only use the powerful Naval Gun, we can make those Americans who logged on to Azores pay a heavy price." Admiral Hipper said.
"General, this is a good opportunity for us! If we can seize this opportunity and inflict heavy damage or even annihilate Capital Ships team American Navy, then Americans will not be able to challenge the hegemony of the Empire on Atlantic Ocean," said Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Vice Admiral Burdick.
As American Navy becomes more and more powerful, one can imagine the pressure German Atlantic Fleet faces. If American fleet can cry loudly, then the pressure German Atlantic Fleet is under will naturally cease to exist. This is undoubtedly what German Atlantic Fleet is very eager to appear.
"General Burdick, don't worry, your wish will come true. His Majesty the Emperor has issued an order asking us to get rid of American Navy. If everything goes well, we have to go to United States East Coast, destroy their shipyards and hit their shipbuilding industry hard. Therefore, solving American Navy is just the first step," said local Lieutenant General Fleet Chief of Staff Richter Fiers.
The other generals couldn't help laughing. In their view, it is very possible for German Navy to achieve such a strategic goal. In that case, German Navy will once again win a big victory, thereby consolidating its own maritime Hegemonic Status.
"General Holtzendorff, if we lure out Americans's Capital Ships team, then does Carrier Fleet have the strength to completely defeat them?" Admiral Hipper asked.
Admiral Holtzendorff, current position is aircraft carrier Fleet Commander. This position will probably not be canceled until the aircraft carrier is assigned to each Grand Fleet. Admiral Holtzendorff served as Commander of High Seas Fleet, but after German Navy was divided into five fleets, his position was canceled. In addition, Admiral Holtzendorff is already quite old, and the aircraft carrier Fleet Commander may be his last actual job. Next, he will probably go to the Naval Academy or Naval Aviation Academy to serve as Dean. It is precisely because of this that Admiral Holtzendorff attaches great importance to this opportunity. This might be his last battle before leaving office. Admiral Holtzendorff also hopes to lead Carrier Fleet to a clean victory.
"General, Carrier Fleet is ready. As long as Capital Ships of American fleet are found, we can launch an attack. The Carrier-based aircraft on six aircraft carriers are enough to drown those Battleship of Americans." Admiral Holtzendorff said confidently.
Admiral Hipper nodded. "Okay, let's do it! General Burdick, Atlantic Fleet and Home Fleet, work separately to give Americans a chance. Once Americans's Capital Ships team is discovered, Carrier Fleet will be notified immediately, and Carrier Fleet will attack Americans, and then we will clean up the final mess."
"Yes, General." Vice Admiral Burdick nodded.
Although, at this moment, United States and Germany have not declared war. However, the two sides are actually at war. Especially when German Navy entered the waters near Azores in a large scale, there was no doubt about the outbreak of this war.