On Pacific Ocean, on Battleship, the temporary flagship of the German Navy Pacific Fleet Battleship formation, 'Crown Prince', Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi is reading Telegram. In order to prevent Aircraft Carrier Formation of Pacific Fleet from being exposed, Telegram is forwarded from Ponape Island. Of course, this was Admiral Konrad Abrecht who sent someone to Ponape Island by seaplane and then issued these orders.
It will be dawn soon, and Carrier-based aircraft of German Navy is taking off, preparing to attack the Island Nation fleet. It is conceivable that Carrier Fleet of Island Nation Navy will definitely take off Carrier-based aircraft as well. If the Capital Ships formation continues to fight, it will inevitably be attacked by Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft's Encirclement Offensive.
Although, these Capital Ships from German Navy showed extremely strong combat effectiveness in battle. However, no one knows whether they can withstand the enemy's Carrier-based aircraft's Encirclement Offensive. Although the performance of Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft is generally not as good as German Navy. But it is undoubtedly very difficult for the huge Capital Ships to hold up the enemy's Carrier-based aircraft and Encirclement Offensive.
"It's a pity. I originally thought we could sink more Island Nation Capital Ships." Theodor Burchardizhong said.
"General, our results are already very good. There are not many Capital Ships left by the Island Nation people. This battle will last for a long time, and we still have a chance to kill them!" Major General Felix said.
Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi nodded. "Yes, our own safety is the most important. There is no need to involve ourselves. Next time, we will find an opportunity to get rid of all the Capital Ships of those Island Nation people."
"Order the fleet to turn around and return to sea, and form an air defense formation!" Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi issued the order.
"Yes, General."
The battleship German Navy Pacific Fleet began to turn around and return to Ponape Island. It is expected that they will meet up with the aircraft taking off from the aircraft carrier German Navy and Ponape Island on the way. That way, they won't worry about being attacked by Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft. What's more, the air defense capabilities of these battleships German Navy are also very powerful. All battleships are equipped with Anti-aircraft Gun.
At the same time, the Battleship formation of Indian Ocean Fleet also received the order. They only eliminated two Island Nation Navy, 'Fusō-class' and Battleship. Lieutenant General Otto Schneewinter was undoubtedly very dissatisfied with such results. However, there was nothing he could do. With Indian Ocean Fleet's Aircraft Carrier Formation suffering heavy losses, the Battleship formation has become the most important combat force of Indian Ocean Fleet. If they have three advantages and two disadvantages, then Indian Ocean Fleet will really suffer a devastating blow.
Therefore, Lieutenant General Otto Schneewind did not dare to take risks and could only order the fleet to return.
At the same time, on the sea nearly 500 kilometers away from Ponape Island, the two aircraft carrier fleets of Island Nation Navy, separated by more than 100 kilometers in the sea, began to release Carrier-based aircraft.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto stood on the island of the aircraft carrier 'Ibuki', watching Island Nation Navy's Zero fighter take off first. There was a smile on his face. Although their Capital Ship Squadron suffered considerable losses, 2nd Capital Ship Squadron led by Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō achieved very good results. This makes Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto very satisfied.
"Your Excellency Commander, Takasu-kun and the others sank two aircraft carriers of Germany. Although the other two aircraft carriers were not able to sink, they were all hit and should have been severely damaged. In a short period of time, there is absolutely no way to participate in the war again. Now, on Pacific Ocean, we only need to pay attention to the four aircraft carriers of Germany and Pacific Fleet." Combined Fleet Chief of Staff Major General Takahashi Ibo said with a smile on his face.
"Severe damage does not mean sinking! With the industrial strength of the Germany people, those two aircraft carriers can be repaired at Lion City without even returning to the mainland. This is also a huge threat to Imperial Navy. It would be great if they could be sunk in one fell swoop." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
"Your Excellency Commander, if we can severely damage them, we will surely be able to sink them. This war has just begun. We have many opportunities to sink all the aircraft carriers of the Germany people!" Major General Takahashi Ibo said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto didn't say much. What he hoped was that Island Nation Navy would achieve a brilliant victory in the early stages of the war. In this case, they can take advantage of Far East Pacific Theater. Otherwise, once Germany recovers, it will be even more impossible for them to win again. After all, Germany's comprehensive national power is much stronger than Island Nation. The longer it is delayed, the more disadvantageous it will be to Island Nation.
"Your Excellency Commander, our Carrier-based aircraft has already begun to take off. However, the Germany people must have also taken off. Although we sank two of their aircraft carriers and severely damaged two of them. But if you include the aircraft deployed on Ponape Island, the Germany people can still dispatch many more aircraft than us. Therefore, this sea area is not safe." Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo reminded.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto nodded. "After taking off Carrier-based aircraft, the fleet should return! No matter what, we have achieved good results in this battle. Those Carrier-based aircraft and pilots lost before also need to be replenished. The fleet can return to Naha to replenish supplies and personnel. Then we will find an opportunity to fight Germany people!"
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo replied.
"I wonder what happened to Mr. Takasu? They severely injured the Germany people, and the Germany people will definitely not let them go!" Major General Takahashi Ibo said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto couldn't help but feel a little worried. Of course, he hoped that the four ships 'Amagi-class' and Battlecruiser led by Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō could successfully escape.
At this moment, Island Nation Navy 2nd Capital Ship Squadron led by Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō is indeed accelerating its withdrawal from the battlefield. Although the aircraft carriers 'Wilhelm II' and 'Wilhelm III' were not able to sink German Navy. But in order to ensure their own safety, they must retreat. Otherwise, once German Navy's Carrier-based aircraft catches up, it will really be a dead end.
Island Nation Navy 2nd Capital Ship Squadron's four 'Amagi-class' Battlecruiser, under the protection of Light Cruiser and destroyers, formed an air defense formation and evacuated the battlefield at high speed. Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō's face no longer had a smile, replaced by seriousness. If they cannot evacuate safely, their next fate can be imagined.