"Your Excellency, our counterattack at Chesapeake Bay has failed. In this battle, we lost more than twenty submarines, more than ten Light Cruiser, and more than thirty destroyers!" Minister Daniels reported to Woodrow President Wilson with a look of remorse.
After Naval Base Norfolk was completely destroyed by German fleet, Minister Daniels, William General Benson and Henry General Mayo went to White House to report the results to Woodrow President Wilson. However, despite their careful preparation, they still lost, which made them very embarrassed.
"Are you still losing? It seems that we really have nothing to do with the Germany people!" Woodrow President Wilson sighed. In his heart, he was very helpless. If American Navy can make German fleet pay a considerable price in this battle, then they can argue with reason and strive to pay less losses during the peace talks with Germany.
However, now it seems that American Navy has no strength to fight against German fleet! Carefully prepared counterattacks all ended in failure. If you continue to resist, American Navy's losses will only increase.
"From now on, order the navy to stop attacking German fleet!" Woodrow President Wilson said.
Minister Daniels The three of them had a look of shame and anger on their faces.
"Your Excellency, are we going to admit defeat to the Germany people so soon?" Henry? General Mayo asked. Such a result is indeed difficult for the senior executives of American Navy to accept.
"We are really no match for the Germany people. If we continue to fight, we will only suffer greater casualties. Rather than doing this, it is better to stop resisting and save some seeds for the navy. This time our war with the Germany people will eventually end. It's over. After that, we will rebuild the navy. Battleships are easy to build, but qualified officers and soldiers are not so easy to train. The surviving officers and soldiers of the navy are the most precious assets of the navy! "Woodrow President Wilson said.
Minister Daniels and others knew that there was nothing they could do about Woodrow President Wilson making such a decision. The Navy itself failed to live up to expectations, not to mention defeating German Navy, but it did not even have the ability to cause some losses to German Navy. Under such circumstances, it was only natural to admit defeat. However, fortunately, Woodrow President Wilson does not seem ready to give up the navy. After this crisis is over, the navy will still be vigorously developed. In this case, American Navy will not have no chance at all in the future.
However, German Navy launched an attack on United States's homeland, which was a heavy blow to United States. Although the government led by Woodrow President Wilson has tried its best. However, United States people may not buy it. After this crisis is over, it's hard to say whether Woodrow President Wilson's presidential throne can still be secure. If the new president is unwilling to continue to support the navy, this will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to American Navy.
Of course, for now, they can only keep these worries in mind.
"Your Excellency, if American Navy still has a chance to rise again in the future, we can no longer provoke German Navy until we are fully sure. German Navy is far more powerful than us., and they have much more cards than us. Therefore, we must be fully prepared next time. Otherwise, if we challenge German Navy rashly, we will still fail," said William General Benson.
For American Navy, this experience is undoubtedly summed up with blood. However, it was too late for them to understand this experience. American Navy has paid an extremely heavy price for this.
Woodrow President Wilson nodded. He also knew that if they were given another chance, they would never act rashly like this. In that case, American Navy will only fail again and again. Even though United States's national power is strong, it still cannot withstand such failures again and again! In that case, United States may soon be depleted of national power. In that case, it will probably be very difficult not only to compete with Germany for world hegemony, but also to ensure the security of one's own country.
After Minister Daniels and others left, Woodrow President Wilson summoned Secretary of State Bryan again.
Since, all military efforts can be declared a failure. Then, in order to ensure the interests of United States, we have to find other ways to end this dispute. Otherwise, United States will only pay a higher price.
"Your Excellency Secretary of State, the navy failed once again in Chesapeake Bay. Obviously, the current strength of our navy cannot stop the Germany people at all. Our long coastline is already undefended for the Germany people." Woodrow President Wilson had a wry smile on his face.
Bryan nodded. He also knew that the navy's failure made them no longer confident in fighting against the Germany people. Since military action is no longer possible, it seems that the only option is diplomacy.
"Your Excellency, we have been in contact with the Germany people many times. However, the Germany people don't seem to want to negotiate with us. However, I think this is because the Germany people are deliberately trying to hang us, and their navy wants to continue to be aggressive. In other words, they also want a higher price." Bryan said.
"It can be seen that the Germany people want to destroy our shipbuilding capabilities in East Coast. They will not negotiate peace with us before achieving this goal." Woodrow President Wilson said with a wry smile.
Obviously, if Germany's goal is achieved, this will be a heavy blow to the United States shipbuilding industry. By then, those ports and shipyards will need to be rebuilt, which will cost a lot of money. If possible, Woodrow President Wilson certainly hopes to end the conflict as soon as possible. But unfortunately, the initiative is not in their hands.
"No matter what, the conflict between us and the Germany people cannot continue. Otherwise, it will only cause us to pay greater losses. Therefore, this damn conflict must end as soon as possible!" Woodrow President Wilson said.
"Your Excellency, even if Germany's asking price is very high?" Bryan asked.
"Yes, no matter how high it is, it can't be as high as our losses if the conflict continues!"