In the early morning of February 1, Philippine Sea and multiple Capital Ship Squadrons from Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet were sailing north. These fleets have all increased their speed to more than 25 knots. They don't know whether German Navy has sent Carrier-based aircraft to pursue them, so they need to stay as far away from this sea area as possible to ensure their own safety.
The operation early this morning was undoubtedly a success. Four Capital Ship Squadron successfully destroyed German Navy's airport located on Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. It is unknown how many planes were destroyed by their artillery fire at the airport, and how many pilots and ground crews died in their bombardment. This is undoubtedly a great victory for Island Nation Navy. This also made the officers and soldiers of Island Nation Combined Fleet very excited and proud.
"General, Telegram has been drafted. After you sign it, it can be sent to the flagship." Combined Fleet 1st Capital Ship Squadron Chief of Staff Captain Fukudome Shigeru had a smile on his face.
Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo took the draft from Telegram, read it carefully, then took out a pen and signed his name on it.
"Well, just send it out like this!" Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo said.
"Yes, General." Captain Fukudome Shigeru nodded.
"Order the fleet to prepare for air defense. At this time, we cannot relax. Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous." Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo said.
There is no doubt that Combined Fleet has gained a certain advantage in this battle. As long as they are cautious in the next battle and further hold on to their advantage without giving German Navy a chance, they may be able to maintain their advantage until the end and even win this naval battle.
"Yes, general!" Captain Fukudome Shigeru immediately went to make arrangements.
At the same time, several other Capital Ship Squadron are also sending Telegram to the flagship. Everyone is very satisfied with the success this time. After destroying German Navy's airport on Mariana Islands in one fell swoop, their maneuvering space became larger and the threat was further reduced.
On the aircraft carrier 'Ibuki', the returning Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft group are landing one after another. Some Carrier-based aircrafts are full of bullet holes, showing how fierce the previous battle was.
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo stood behind Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto with a serious face. Although, their attack was successful this time. The airport on Palau was successfully destroyed by them. However, under the counterattack of German Navy's shore-based troops, they paid a heavy price, which made Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo feel distressed and a little uneasy.
"Your Excellency Commander, Battle Damage Report has calculated it." First Carrier Division of the Combined Fleet Chief of Staff Major General Ryunosuke Kusaka handed a document to Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo.
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo looked even worse after seeing it. In this battle, First Carrier Division of the Combined Fleet was the main force. Four aircraft carriers dispatched Carrier-based aircraft, divided into two batches, with a total of more than 300 aircraft dispatched. However, they lost more than fifty aircraft under the counterattack of German Navy's shore-based troops. Among them, most of them are Type 99 carrier-based dive bomber and Type 97 carrier-based attack aircraft. Such a loss is enough to make Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo feel distressed.
"What's wrong? Nagumo? Is the loss big?" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto asked.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. We lost more than fifty Carrier-based aircraft. However, very few Germany fighter jets were shot down in the air battle. This was when we launched a surprise attack and the Germany people hurriedly fought back. It is hard to imagine what the final result will be once they are ready." Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto couldn't help but frowned. "The performance of the Germany people's fighter jets and the quality of their pilots are higher than ours. Therefore, it is inevitable that our losses will be greater than theirs. However, I believe that in this battle, we will definitely be able to defeat the Germany people."
"Hi, Mr. Commander." Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo replied.
"Your Excellency Commander, several Capital Ship Squadrons sent Telegram, and we successfully destroyed Germany's airport on Mariana Islands." Combined Fleet Chief of Staff Major General Takahashi Ibo reported.
"Did everything succeed? Haha, okay, that's great!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto looked ecstatic.
Although, the aircraft carrier team's Carrier-based aircraft suffered some heavy losses, exceeding their expectations. However, several Capital Ship Squadrons were successful, which made him very satisfied. Compared with the results they achieved, the losses they incurred in this battle were undoubtedly insignificant.
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo also had a smile on his face. Indeed, the two aircraft carrier teams Combined Fleet lost nearly a hundred Carrier-based aircraft in this battle. However, they destroyed at least more than 600 combat aircraft of the Germany people. This exchange ratio still makes them very satisfied. If they can keep this up, there will definitely be no problem for them to win this battle.
"Send Telegram to China and tell them the news." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto ordered.
At this moment, Island Nation in China is eager to hear the good news about Combined Fleet! In particular, the news that Germany declared war on Island Nation overnight made the Island Nation government tremble with fear. They knew that Combined Fleet must have launched an attack. Otherwise, Germany would not declare war on Island Nation at this juncture. However, they don't know whether Combined Fleet won. This also made the senior officials of Island Nation's Cabinet very worried.
When the good news from Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was sent, the Island Nation Navy Department and the Navy Command Department were all excited. Although Combined Fleet has not defeated German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet, they destroyed six German Navy airports and destroyed more than 600 combat aircraft in their first battle. Such a battle is undoubtedly a great victory.
When First Sea Lord Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai reported the good news to Cabinet, the Cabinet Ministers in the Island Nation government could not help but be overjoyed. They all believe that Combined Fleet may really be able to win this time. In that case, they will have greater initiative in the next war.
Even after Emperor Hirohito learned about Combined Fleet's victory in the first battle, he also specially sent Telegram a reward to them.