On the aircraft carrier 'Ibuki', Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and Major General Takahashi Ibo still had no rest. Although, very tired. However, they were not sleepy at all.
Knowing that Capital Ship Squadron was at a disadvantage made Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's heart skip a beat. I kept praying to Amaterasu Omikami in my heart, praying that they would have better luck and be able to reverse the situation and turn defeat into victory.
Of course, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto also knows that there is no use in placing hope on this illusory blessing from the gods. However, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto has no other option at this moment.
Before the naval battle broke out, they had expected everything very well. They thought that with their strong strength, they would be able to win a crushing victory once they encountered the German Navy battleship formation. But the current result gave them a slap in the face. German Navy Those warships that looked old actually had extremely powerful combat effectiveness. Island Nation Navy's new and cutting-edge Battleship are no match for German Navy's old warships in a duel.
"Your Excellency Commander, please go and take a rest. I will keep an eye on you here." Major General Takahashi Ibo said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto shook his head. "How can I sleep! Our Valiant is fighting with the Germany people on the front line, and his life or death is uncertain. This naval battle is related to the fate of the Empire. How can I, a Commander, sleep soundly?"
Major General Takahashi Ibo opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing. He knew that the current war situation was not going well, and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was in a very bad mood. Under such circumstances, how could Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto go to rest?
"Your Excellency Commander, Yoshida will definitely be able to lead the fleet to defeat the Germany people!" Major General Takahashi Ibo said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto nodded, of course he hoped Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo could win. But he also knew that this possibility might not be too great. This time the battle situation will become more difficult.
"Your Excellency Commander, General Yoshida Zengo is requesting a retreat!" A staff officer came in and reported to Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
The faces of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and Major General Takahashi Ibo suddenly became even more ugly. Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo actually couldn't hold on any longer and asked for a retreat. This undoubtedly meant that the situation was further deteriorating. This is undoubtedly more detrimental to the Island Nation fleet.
"How could this happen? Have our losses become too great to endure?" Major General Takahashi Ibo looked pained.
"How big is our loss?" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto took a deep breath to calm down.
"Your Excellency Commander, Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo reports that so far, 'Nagato' number Battleship, 'Kaga' number Battleship, 'Kii' number Battleship and ' The Owari' Battleship has been sunk. The remaining warships are also at a disadvantage and are completely suppressed by the German fleet. If we continue to fight, we are afraid that more Capital Ships will be sunk by the Germany people.
"Baga! Are the Germany people so powerful? With just eight Capital Ships ships from Pacific Fleet, they defeated our 12 Capital Ships ships without the power to fight back. How can we defeat the Germany people in this battle?" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was very speechless. If German Navy Indian Ocean Fleet's seven Capital Ships ships also arrive, wouldn't they be completely defeated? Besides, even Capital Ship Squadron, whom they thought had a huge advantage, couldn't defeat the Germany people, let alone the aircraft carrier team. The German aircraft carrier team is more powerful than the Island Nation Navy aircraft carrier team. All these cast a shadow over this naval battle. Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet If you want to win the final victory, at least from now on, it is undoubtedly very, very difficult.
"Sir Commander, do we need to send Telegram to Yoshida?" Major General Takahashi Ibo asked.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto shook his head. "Capital Ship Squadron, let Yoshida handle it. Since he thinks we must retreat, then retreat. Although our Capital Ship Squadron's combat effectiveness is not as good as German fleet. However, our Capital Ships can at least have an advantage in speed. In this case, retreat There is still no problem with the team. After losing four Battleships, our Capital Ship Squadrons suffered heavy losses, but if we add four 'Amagi-class'Battlecruisers. As for E, we still have 12 Capital Ships, and we still have the strength to fight against German fleet. If we are lucky, it may not be impossible to defeat them."
Major General Takahashi Ibo nodded. Although German fleet is now at a disadvantage, it is often difficult to explain the naval battle clearly. Maybe in the next battle, the Island Nation fleet will have much better luck and easily defeat German fleet.
"Nagumo, Carrier-based aircraft, get ready. After dawn, you will be needed to escort Capital Ship Squadron, and dispatch Carrier-based aircraft to attack Germany's Capital Ships troops!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
When Capital Ship Squadron suffered a disastrous defeat, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto could only pin its hopes on Carrier-based Aircraft Unit, hoping that Carrier-based Aircraft Unit could reverse the situation for Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo replied seriously. He also knew that the situation was already very critical. This time, if Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet cannot survive, he may face a disastrous defeat. The consequences of that will undoubtedly be very serious.
On the frontline battlefield, the number 'Suruga' Battleship has been hit by several 380mm Shell. Although it was not fatal, it made Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo more determined to retreat. He knew that if he persisted, the number 'Suruga' Battleship might be sunk before long. By then, they won't be able to leave even if they want to.
"Order all ships to retreat from now on!" Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo ordered.
"Hi, General!"
Captain Fukudome Shigeru issued the order to retreat to each Capital Ships of Island Nation Combined Fleet. The ships began to turn one after another, increasing the combat distance with German fleet.
"General, the Island Nation people want to escape, they are afraid!" Major General Felix looked excited. At this point in the war, they finally won.
"Hmph! The Island Nation people want to run away now, but it's not that easy. Order all ships to pursue them immediately! Seize this opportunity and sink as many Island Nation Capital Ships as possible!" Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi ordered.