In the northern waters of Bismarck Islands, German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet have merged. After the two fleets merged, they became a giant Grand Fleet with 15 Capital Ships and eight aircraft carriers. The strength of this fleet is undoubtedly very powerful, enough to dominate the entire Pacific Ocean.
On Pacific Fleet's flagship aircraft carrier 'Aries', Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Konrad Albrecht and Chief of Staff Oskar Lieutenant General Kumetz were discussing the current situation with Indian Ocean Fleet Commander Admiral Alfred Savakht and Chief of Staff Hans George Lieutenant General von Fredberg. The expressions on their faces were very serious. Obviously, they are not very optimistic about the current war situation. It was really the previous attack launched by the Island Nation people that caused them too much loss.
"The entire Mariana Islands base was destroyed. We lost a lot of fighter planes. Many pilots and ground crews also died in the battle. In addition, the Radar on the island were also bravely killed by Island Nation in battle. The people were destroyed. This is equivalent to erasing our strength in that area of the sea and turning it into a blank area. As a result, our defense network will have huge holes, and the next battle will be very difficult!" Admiral Konrad Abrecht said.
Admiral Alfred Sawacht nodded. "Indeed, this attack by the Island Nation people hurt us. We did not expect that they dared to launch such an attack. They lost so much because they were not prepared. However, fortunately, although the loss this time is not small, it has not reached the point of breaking the bones. At least our two fleets are still intact. In the next battle, if we control it well, it is not a delusion to defeat Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet."
"Yes. However, we must be more careful next and not give the Island Nation people another chance. There is no doubt that the Island Nation people are very good at launching sneak attacks. Before, it was an undeclared war. Now that our two countries are at war, we cannot give them another chance." Admiral Konrad Abrecht said.
"General, our most important thing now is to find the traces of the Island Nation people. Only in this way can we launch an attack and eliminate them! Judging from the previous battles, our fighter planes can completely crush them in air combat. Therefore, as long as we find them and then launch an attack, they will never be able to stop us!" Lieutenant General Oskar Kumetz said.
"This sea area is too big. We don't know where the Island Nation people are hiding. However, the most likely possibility is Philippine Sea. It is backed by Americans's colony, Although Americans did not participate in the war, they are close to the Island Nation people. They will definitely provide intelligence support to the Island Nation people," Lieutenant General Hans said.
The other generals nodded. If Mariana Islands's bases are not destroyed, they can take off Reconnaissance Aircraft from those bases to search that area of sea. But now, only long-range seaplanes and submarines can be dispatched. The intensity of the search has dropped a lot, and the difficulty of finding Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet has also increased a lot.
"Next, for the sake of safety, our fleet will stay in the sea area between Bismarck Islands and Micronesia Islands. At the same time, a large number of submarines, seaplanes, and other small and medium-sized warships will be dispatched to search for traces of Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet. Let's launch an attack after determining their location!" Admiral Konrad Abrecht said.
Admiral Alfred Sawakht agreed. This is undoubtedly the safest tactic. Although a little conservative, it can ensure your own safety to the greatest extent. Moreover, even if it continues to be delayed, it will be very beneficial to German Navy. After all, the longer this war drags on, the greater the chance that Germany will win on other battlefields. At that time, Germany will be able to mobilize more power to deal with Island Nation. Even if German Navy transfers Pacific Ocean from Mediterranean Fleet as a reserve team, this will give German Navy an overwhelming advantage. It will be very difficult to defeat Island Nation Navy.
In comparison, Island Nation Navy must win as soon as possible. Although they relied on sneak attacks in the previous battle, causing German Navy to suffer a lot of losses. But such a small victory is not enough to change the balance of strength between the two sides. Therefore, Island Nation Navy needs to continuously launch attacks to completely defeat Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet of German Navy and win. And this will give German Navy an opportunity. Once German Navy seizes the opportunity, Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet will never be able to stand up again.
German Navy adopted a relatively conservative but safe tactic, preferring to miss the opportunity rather than give Island Nation Navy a chance to make a sneak attack. This strategy is undoubtedly correct. After all, in terms of strength, German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet combined, and in cooperation with the bases located on Pacific Ocean, their strength exceeds Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet. Therefore, there is absolutely no need for them to take risks. If you take risks, it is certainly possible to achieve great success. But at the same time, it is possible to suffer a disastrous failure.
While German Navy dispatched a large number of ships and aircraft to search for traces of Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet, Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet was also implementing their combat plan.
On the afternoon of February 3, a German Navy seaplane taking off from Pohnpei discovered a huge fleet of the island nation's navy. The huge fleet composed of up to 12 capital ships shocked both the German Navy's Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet.
Although the Island Nation Navy aircraft carrier has not yet been discovered, Admiral Konrad Abrecht and others believe that the Island Nation Navy aircraft carrier must be near this Capital Ships team.
Moreover, it can be clearly judged that the goal of the Capital Ships team of Island Nation Navy is clearly Ponape Island.
Under such circumstances, General Konrad Abrecht and General Alfred Savakht immediately made the decision to fight after discussion. The Capital Ships team of Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet immediately Kitakami went to the northern sea area of Ponape Island to intercept the Capital Ships team of Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet. The aircraft carrier stayed in the southern waters of Ponape Island, waiting for the opportunity to launch an attack after dawn, destroying Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet's Capital Ships team and Carrier Fleet, completely defeating them!