Island Nation's Cabinet's important ministers didn't look very good-looking. Indeed, Germany's strength in this battle was so strong that they had no confidence in being able to fight against Germany. The decisions they make will affect the fate of Guam country. Therefore, they had to be extra cautious.
No one wants to fail, especially countries like Island Nation, whose fate is already tied to this future battle. If he loses, then Island Nation will have no future at all.
"Regardless of Germany's strength in Europe and other battlefields, what about South Seas and Australia alone? If we launch an attack, can we win?" Fumimaro Konoe asked.
"Prime Minister, Germany people also have strong military strength in South Seas and Australia. The first is their navy. Pacific Fleet has eight Battleship and four aircraft carriers. Indian Ocean Fleet has seven Battleship and four aircraft carriers. Although, German Navy is equipped with those. Battleship are all old Battleship that have been in service for more than 20 years or almost 30 years, but these Battleship have been modernized and their combat power has been greatly enhanced. Secondly, Germany. Those aircraft carriers of are very powerful, and the performance of their fighter planes is also very advanced. If Imperial Navy attacks with all their strength, the outcome will probably be between 50 and 50," Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yonai said.
Although, Island Nation Navy is now very powerful. Most of the 12 Battleships and four Battlecruisers are the world's top Capital Shipss. Four of the world's most powerful 'Yamato-class' and Battleship are still under construction. In terms of aircraft carriers, eight Island Nation Navy ships are already in service, and three more are under construction. More advanced aircraft carriers will be mass-produced in the future. As for the aircraft carrier Carrier-based aircraft, Zero Carrier Fighter has also entered service. This further enhances the strength of Island Nation Navy.
But German Navy has been the world hegemon for more than 20 years! The power of German Navy is well known. Whether Germany can defeat the powerful Island Nation Navy, Island Nation Navy has no confidence in winning.
Prime Minister Lu Seishiro Itagaki did not laugh at Mitsumasa Yonai. Although the navy is not confident in defeating German Navy, is it not the same for the Island Nation's Army? Although Island Nation's Army is very powerful, after analyzing German Army's performance on the Buru battlefield, Island Nation's Army's generals were all equally speechless. Because they suddenly discovered that Island Nation's Army seemed to be still in the last game World War. Compared with the German Army, there is naturally a very big gap.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, the German Army has increased its troops in Nanyang. Now, the German Army has two armies in Nanyang with more than 400,000 people, and there are also two armies in Australia with more than 400,000 people. In addition, they have also recruited a large number of colonial troops in Nanyang, with a total of millions. If the navy can defeat the German Navy, the army can certainly invade Nanyang and Australia. But it will be very difficult to defeat the German Army. And it will pay a very high price." Seishiro Itagaki said.
The meaning of Seishiro Itagaki is very obvious. If you want to attack South Seas and Australia, the navy must win first. If the Navy can't win, it's all for nothing. Moreover, the Germany people have obviously strengthened their military strength in South Seas and Australia. If Island Nation wants to defeat Germany in South Seas and Australia, it will have to pay a higher price.
Fumimaro Konoe Prime Minister felt like his head hurt. Obviously, he found that even if he attacks South Seas and Australia, it is not easy to win!
Originally, Fumimaro Konoe thought that Island Nation's military strength had become very powerful after these years of development. Even if it is not as good as Germany, the gap will not be too big. But now he realizes that everything was because he was too optimistic.
"Gentlemen, we must make a decision as soon as possible. I'm afraid Americans's patience has been worn out by us. If we delay any longer, they may take action. By then, this will have a great impact on our relationship with United States. It will be very difficult for us to get more support from United States." Kuniaki Koiso reminded.
Fumimaro Konoe Prime Minister nodded, glanced at these Cabinet Ministers and said, "Gentlemen, even if the Germany people are very strong, we probably need to make a choice. If we want to send South Seas and Australia If we start an attack, I hope that the navy and army can use all their strength. Only in this way can we win. If we can successfully capture South Seas, then we will be able to get the resources we want. By then, maybe we won't be stuck by Americans!
Island Nation has always been coveted for South Seas and Australia's resources. It is precisely because of the lack of domestic resources that Island Nation's industrial and economic development relies heavily on external resources. If this problem can be fundamentally solved, then Island Nation will once again take off and achieve further development.
Seishiro Itagaki and Mitsumasa Yonai both nodded solemnly. They also know that war is inevitable. If the decision to go to war is made, they will have to go all out for the fate of Island Nation.
"Prime Minister, gentlemen, can we consider this issue from another angle!" Finance Minister Seihin Ikeda suddenly said.
Everyone looked at Naruhiko Higashikuni, as if they wanted to see what he had in mind.
"Judging from the current situation, it seems that Germany is more likely to win the war. Although there is an indelible hatred between us and the Germany people. However, there are never permanent friends between countries., naturally there are no permanent enemies. So, can we join the Germany camp and start a war with Buru or even United States?" Naruhiko Higashikuni said.
Fumimaro Konoe and others all feel that Naruhiko Higashikuni's view is a bit too whimsical. However, if they think about it carefully, they also feel that it is very feasible. If successful, then Island Nation may be able to avoid failure in future wars and become the winner of the war. In that case, Island Nation will achieve greater development.
"Gentlemen, what do you think of Ikeda-kun's suggestion?" Fumimaro Konoe asked. He himself thought that this seemed to be a good way to find another way. If successful, perhaps Island Nation will be able to get out of its current predicament.