In the southern waters of Bismarck Islands, on German Navy Pacific Fleet's flagship aircraft carrier Aries, Fleet Commander Admiral Konrad Albrecht was awakened while he was resting. When he knew what happened, his face suddenly became very ugly.
When General Konrad Abrecht arrived in the war room, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Oskar Kumetz, Capital Ships Formation Commander Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi and Aircraft Carrier Formation Commander Lieutenant General William Canaris had already arrived. Everyone also knew what happened, so everyone looked extremely ugly.
"There is no doubt that this was a well-planned sneak attack on us by the islanders. They started a despicable and undeclared war. Our airports in the Mariana Islands were all destroyed by the islanders' battleships and carrier-based aircraft, and the losses were very heavy. Many aircraft were destroyed at the airport. The pilots and ground staff were injured. The casualties are also serious. After these airports were destroyed, our strength in the Pacific has been greatly weakened. Now, we can only rely on the airports in the Caroline Islands, Micronesia Islands and Marshall Islands to resist the attack of the island navy!" Lieutenant General Oscar Kumetz said with a serious face.
Everyone felt very heavy. After learning that Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet had changed, they had guessed that the war would break out soon. But no one could have imagined that Island Nation Navy would choose such a surprise attack. Moreover, German Navy paid a heavy price for such a big deal since he was born.
In this battle, German Navy lost more than 600 fighters of all types. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the shore-based troops of German Navy. You know, on all the islands in Pacific Ocean, German Navy only has a total of more than 2,000 shore-based aircraft. There seems to be a lot of them, but they are distributed over the vast Pacific Ocean. Through this attack, Island Nation Navy almost emptied the German Navy power in this sea area. At the same time, this also brings a lot of variables to the next battle.
Island Nation Navy is very powerful, and the generals of German Navy are aware of it. But they still have a lot of confidence. Pacific Ocean Although stay away from German homeland. But Germany has been operating here for many years. There are so many naval bases and airports to match. In particular, the performance of German Navy's aircraft carrier and Carrier-based aircraft are significantly ahead of Island Nation Navy. With these powers, it will not be too difficult for them to defeat Island Nation Navy. But in fact, Island Nation Navy's performance gave them a slap in the face.
"Gentlemen, it seems that we have all underestimated the Island Nation people. They are much crazier than we imagined. If we don't go all out, we may fail! Once we fail to defeat Island Nation Navy. Or fail to suppress them, the entire Western Pacific battle situation will further deteriorate!" Admiral Conrad Abrecht said with a serious face.
"Sir Commander, we can't wait any longer. We must Kitakami immediately, join Indian Ocean Fleet, and prepare for a decisive battle with Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet! If we don't Kitakami, Island Nation Navy will definitely repeat its old tricks and use the Capital Ships formation to attack Caroline Islands and Micronesia Islands. Once the airports on these islands are destroyed, our strength will be further reduced. In the next battle, we will be even more disadvantaged!" Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi said.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. When we join forces with Indian Ocean Fleet, our strength will not be weaker than that of Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet. Even if we fight with them in a lose-lose situation, we will have a greater advantage. After all, we still have many shore-based aircraft to assist!" Lieutenant General William Canaris also said.
Admiral Konrad Abrecht nodded, and he also knew that Island Nation Navy used this method to force them to fight a decisive battle. If they don't fight, Island Nation Navy may use the same method to continue sneak attacks on German Navy's airport on Pacific Ocean. Even if the defense is tight, they will probably succeed. After all, Island Nation Navy's Capital Ships launched an attack at night, unless Carrier-based aircraft could find them during the day and sink them. Otherwise, the island's airport would be impossible to withstand.
Of course, if the fleet of German Navy dispatches Capital Ships to engage in a night battle with Capital Ships of Island Nation Navy, that is another matter.
"Order Pacific Fleet, immediately Kitakami, join Indian Ocean Fleet. We now have no other choice, we must fight the Island Nation people!" Admiral Konrad Albrecht ordered.
He also made up his mind and prepared for a decisive battle with Island Nation Navy. After all, the combined strength of Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet is no weaker than Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet. Even if they fight head-on, they still have a good chance of winning. What's more, they are backed by so many naval bases and airports and can receive support from shore-based aircraft.
The news that the island on Pacific Ocean was suddenly attacked by Island Nation Navy was immediately reported to the country. At that time, the time was exactly 9pm on January 31st.
Minister of War and Chief of Staff Field Marshal Manstein, First Sea Lord Marshal Raeder, Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring, Prime Minister Wachth, Foreign Minister Ribbentrop and other important ministers all rushed to the palace.
"Your Majesty, our airports located on Mariana Islands as well as Yap and Palau, were hit by Island Nation Navy, Capital Ships and Carrier-based aircraft's attack. All these airports were destroyed, and more than 600 combat aircraft were lost. Although our pilots also shot down dozens of Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft, we have lost control of this sea area," Marshal Raeder said with an ugly expression. This is undoubtedly the biggest loss German Navy has suffered in so many years, and he cannot accept it.
Oscar was very calm. Although the loss was a bit big, for German Navy, it was not a traumatic loss at all. Besides, sneak attacks are the usual method used by Island Nation people. Even if they can win in this way in the early stage, the further they go, the more they will be at a disadvantage. After all, the gap in national power cannot be reversed by one or two sneak attacks.
"Gentlemen, we suffered a shameless raid by the Island Nation people. They once again started an undeclared war on us! I declare that from now on, we are in a state of war with Island Nation. I Authorize German Empire's army, navy and air force to defeat Island Nation at all costs in this war! "Oscar ordered.