On the aircraft carrier 'Aries', German Navy Pacific Fleet Commander Conrad Albrecht's face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip from his eyes. Indian Ocean Fleet suffered heavy losses, which made him feel tremendous pressure. After all, Island Nation Navy is too powerful. If Indian Ocean Fleet suffers too much loss, then Pacific Fleet will have to deal with Island Nation Navy alone in the future.
"Your Excellency, Commander, the 'Kaiser Wilhelm' and the 'Frederick III' have sunk. The 'Wilhelm II' and 'Wilhelm III' are still under attack from the islanders. The Indian Ocean Fleet has tried every means to stop them. They stopped the four battlecruisers of the islanders. However, their main ships went north like us, and there was no way to deal with the four 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers of the islanders." Lieutenant General Oscar Kumetz looked serious.
"We all underestimated the Island Nation people. We didn't expect them to be so bold. If things go wrong, the situation of this naval battle will really be overturned by them." Admiral Konrad Abrecht said.
The other Pacific Fleet generals all nodded. When German Navy's Capital Ships team severely damaged Island Nation Navy, they originally thought that German Navy would have an absolute advantage in this naval battle. But what they didn't expect was that in such a short period of time, Island Nation Navy would cause them such huge losses.
"General William Canaris, the next step is up to you! You must not only dispatch Carrier-based aircraft to kill the 'Amagi-class' Battlecruiser of the Island Nation people. At the same time, you must also dispatch Carrier-based aircraft to search for traces of the Carrier Fleet of the Island Nation people. Once they are discovered, they must be killed! Otherwise, we will be at a disadvantage in terms of aircraft carriers!" Admiral Konrad Abrecht said.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. The first wave of fighters we take off will be used to deal with the four 'Amagi-class' Battlecruiser of the Island Nation people. The second wave of fighters will be used to deal with the aircraft carriers of the Island Nation people. Each of our 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers can carry 103 Carrier-based aircraft, the aircraft carrier of the Island Nation carries far more Carrier-based aircraft. In addition, the performance of our Carrier-based aircraft is much stronger than theirs, so even without the assistance of the Indian Ocean Fleet and Aircraft Carrier Formation, we can defeat the Island Nation!" Lieutenant General William Canaris said proudly.
Indeed, German Navy's 'Constellation-class' aircraft carrier has a very powerful overall strength. The defense may not be as good as Island Nation Navy's large aircraft carriers modified with Capital Ships hulls. However, the attack power is far above it.
Admiral Konrad Abrecht nodded. Of course he knew the strength of his own Aircraft Carrier Formation. However, it has been proved from previous naval battles that Island Nation Navy is not so easy to deal with. Therefore, he doesn't dare to be careless at all now.
"Notify the base on Ponape Island and ask them to prepare the aircraft. After dawn, combat aircraft will be dispatched to provide air defense for the Battleship formation to avoid being attacked by Island Nation people. At the same time, Bomber and Torpedo Bomber were also dispatched E, attack the aircraft carriers of the Island Nation people. This time, we must try our best to sink more aircraft carriers of the Island Nation people. Otherwise, the next battle will be even more difficult!" Admiral Konrad Abrecht ordered.
"Yes, General!" Lieutenant General Oskar? Kumetz nodded.
"Fortunately, we still have a lot of aircraft on Ponape Island. Otherwise, it will be quite difficult for us in this battle." Admiral Konrad Albrecht said somewhat speechlessly.
The other German military generals also nodded.
Perhaps no one thought that this battle would push them to this point. Originally, everyone thought it would be a very easy battle. With the strength of German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet, combined with the bases of German Navy located on Pacific Ocean, it is enough to give Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet a crushing advantage. But the Island Nation fleet was so powerful that German Navy suffered heavy losses, and there were signs of a comeback.
Time passed little by little, and soon it was 5 o'clock in the morning. Although it is not yet bright, it is no longer as dark as before.
"Your Excellency Commander, Carrier-based aircraft is ready to take off!" Lieutenant General William Canaris reported.
Admiral Konrad Abrecht nodded. "Let's go!"
The first carrier-based BF-109 fighter jet took off from the aircraft carrier "Aries", and other Carrier-based aircraft followed closely and took off one after another. Each of the four aircraft carriers took off 12 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets. In order to increase the range, these fighter jets are equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks. In addition, there are 12 Dive Bomber and 12 Torpedo Bomber.
These Carrier-based aircraft formed a huge fleet of 144 Carrier-based aircraft. They rushed towards the sea to the west, trying to eliminate all four Island Nation Navy's 'Amagi-class' Battlecruiser.
After the first wave of Carrier-based aircraft took off, the second wave of Carrier-based aircraft took off immediately. This time, each aircraft carrier will take off 12 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets. They will go to escort the German Navy battleship formation to ensure their safe return. In order to prevent the Battleship formation from being attacked by Encirclement Offensive from Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft, a group of fighter jets will be launched from the base of Ponape Island to protect them. The last batch to take off were 12 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets, 24 Dive Bomber and 12 Torpedo Bomber. This larger fleet is preparing to bomb the aircraft carrier Island Nation Navy.
Although, it is still unclear where the Island Nation Navy aircraft carrier is hiding. But what is certain is that they must be in the northwest or northern waters of Ponape Island. Many seaplanes had already departed before. After daybreak, they will focus on searching that area of the sea to find Island Nation Navy and Carrier Fleet. Then, report to the flagship via radio, and then forward it to the Carrier-based aircraft fleet taking off to ensure that they can arrive in the shortest time and launch the attack.
Ponape Island's three airports are also brightly lit. One after another, the planes have completed preparations for takeoff. After receiving the order to take off, the planes here began to take off one after another. There are more than 400 combat aircraft on the entire Ponape Island. Although, most of them are fighters. But the two brigades of Dive Bomber and the two brigades of Torpedo Bomber are still quite terrifying sea strike forces. It is enough to pose a fatal threat to the Island Nation fleet.