"Your Excellency Commander, 2nd Carrier Squadron is finished. All four aircraft carriers were sunk, and the heavy cruiser and Light Cruiser were also sunk. Several destroyers were also lost!" Major General Takahashi Ibo reported.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's face was as gloomy as water. He never thought that Combined Fleet would pay such a heavy loss in this battle. After their successful sneak attack on Mariana Islands, he once thought that they would win this naval battle. However, the final result gave him a slap in the face and made him realize the reality. That is, compared with the powerful German Navy, Island Nation Navy is still too weak!
"Four aircraft carriers were sunk, 9 Capital Ships were sunk, and two were seriously damaged. At the same time, a large number of heavy cruisers, Light Cruiser and destroyers were sunk! Combined Fleet lost more than half of its combat effectiveness in this battle!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto sighed.
"Carrier-based aircraft and the pilot have almost lost everything!" Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo added in his mind.
They all know that Combined Fleet undoubtedly suffered a fatal blow this time. In the next battle, it will probably be even more difficult to defeat German Navy. If they don't do it right, they will completely fail in this naval battle.
At the same time, they also knew that the entire Island Nation placed their hopes on them, hoping that they could defeat German Navy in the war and open the way for the army to move south. However, in the end it was this result. If the navy cannot gain control of the sea, will the army dare to go south? German navy can send the army going south to the sea to feed the fish at any time. Under such circumstances, Island Nation's Army went south to capture South Seas and Australia, which became an unattainable dream.
If South Seas and Australia cannot be occupied, Island Nation will not have the resources to sustain this war. Although, Americans is still providing a large amount of resources to Island Nation. However, all fools know that once United States officially joins the war, the consumption of war materials will increase explosively. When the time comes, Americans will definitely give priority to meeting his own needs. Island Nation It will become very difficult to obtain resources. Therefore, going south to capture South Seas and Australia has become what Island Nation must do. Otherwise, Island Nation will not accomplish anything at all in this war. Even after Germany frees his hand, Island Nation can be destroyed at any time.
"Report this news to the country! The war has become like this. It is definitely impossible to hide it." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said. Although he knew what impact the news of Combined Fleet's failure would have if it spread back to China. But he had no choice, he couldn't really hide it all the time.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Major General Takahashi Ibo nodded.
"In addition, prepare a seaplane. I want to rush back to the country immediately." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
As one of Island Nation Navy Three Chiefs, Island Nation Navy suffered such heavy losses, he must rush back to the country as soon as possible to discuss with General Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yonai and Chief of Naval Operations Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu.
"Hi, Sir Commander, I will make arrangements immediately." Major General Takahashi Ibo said.
"Nagumo, after I leave, you will be in charge of the fleet. You must bring all the remaining warships back to the homeland safely. Combined Fleet, which suffered heavy damage, can no longer suffer any more losses." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander, I will definitely bring the fleet back!" Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo replied.
Half an hour later, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto left the aircraft carrier 'Ibuki' on a seaplane and returned to Island Nation ahead of schedule.
However, at this moment, Island Nation also became turbulent because of the news of Combined Fleet's tragic defeat.
Department Island Nation Navy, General First Sea Lord Mitsumasa Yonai and General Chief of Naval Operations Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu are waiting for news from Combined Fleet. They have been notified by Combined Fleet before. From the evening of February 3 to the morning of February 4, there will be a decisive battle between Combined Fleet and German Navy. They are also looking forward to this decisive battle and hope that Combined Fleet can achieve a brilliant victory.
"Your Excellency Navy Minister, I believe that Admiral Yamamoto will be able to lead Combined Fleet to defeat the Germany people this time. They attacked before Aren't the Germany people doing a very good job at the base on Mariana Islands?" General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu had a smile on his face, obviously very confident in Combined Fleet.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai nodded, he also hoped that Combined Fleet could win.
"If Admiral Yamamoto and the others can win, then Imperial Navy will be able to dominate the entire Pacific Ocean. At that time, the army will dispatch a large number of troops to attack South Seas and Australia. There are only hundreds of thousands of Germany people in South Seas and Australia. Although they have formed many Colonial Army, the final victory must be ours!" Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai also said.
"As long as Empire can occupy South Seas and Australia, then Empire's takeoff will be just around the corner. If India can also be defeated, Then Empire will become the world's top power." General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu's eyes were shining with excitement, as if Island Nation had really become the world's top power.
The upper management of Island Nation Navy seems to be very confident in Combined Fleet. But I really don't know where their confidence comes from. Do they really think that German Navy's strength is so vulnerable?
"Your Excellency General, Telegram from Combined Fleet!" A staff officer walked in, bowed and handed Telegram to Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai immediately opened Telegram and started reading. General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu also ignored etiquette and quickly put his head over.
However, the content of Telegram caused their expressions to change drastically, and even their minds went blank.
"Baga! How could this be possible? How could we lose this naval battle?" General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu murmured, as if he couldn't believe it all.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai's face also turned pale. Combined Fleet failed to defeat German Navy as expected, which will cause big problems in Island Nation's planning over the years. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Island Nation.
"The navy didn't defeat the Germany people and didn't gain control of the sea. How could the army send them to South Seas and Australia? How could we continue to fight this battle?" Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai said with a look of pain.
Obviously, the result of this naval battle was unacceptable to the Island Nation people.