"Your Excellency Navy Minister, how many casualties have we caused to the Germany people?" General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu asked. The loss of Combined Fleet is undoubtedly very shocking. However, if the losses they caused to German Navy were greater than their losses, then this naval battle did not seem to be considered a failure for them.
"We sank two Germany aircraft carriers and severely damaged two of them. We also sank two of their Capital Shipss and severely damaged two of their Capital Shipss." Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai said.
Obviously, the loss of German Navy is not greater than that of Combined Fleet, in fact it is much smaller.
"If you include the hundreds of aircraft we destroyed at Germany's airport on Mariana Islands, our losses are not much greater than those of Germany." General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu rolled his eyes and said.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai was stunned for a moment, then nodded, as if he thought what General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu said was very reasonable.
After all, if Island Nation Navy really lost this war, they would not be able to explain to Island Nation's Cabinet and Island Nation's Army. In the past two decades, Island Nation has tightened its belt to support the development of Island Nation Navy. For this reason, the Army's funds were even reduced, which made Island Nation's Army's equipment generally lag behind the world's first-class level.
There is only one reason why Island Nation supports the development of the navy so much, and that is to hope that Island Nation Navy can win in future naval battles. As a Island Nation, without a strong navy, they cannot expand outward at all. It can be said that Island Nation Navy carries the expectations of the entire Island Nation. But now, Island Nation Navy has failed to win. This will undoubtedly make Island Nation very disappointed. At that time, Three Chiefs, as the leader of Island Nation Navy, will undoubtedly have to stand up and take responsibility for this. Island Nation people have always been very cruel to losers. Therefore, General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai must find a way to excuse themselves and the navy.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister of the Navy, although the losses of the Combined Fleet this time are great, we still have the strength to continue fighting the Germans. I remember that there are still many aircraft carriers under construction in the shipyard, which will be put into service soon. Even the construction of the 'Yamato-class' battleships has entered the final stage. As long as these battleships are put into service, the strength of the Imperial Navy will be greatly restored. By then, we will still be able to compete with the Germans for sea control in the Pacific!" General Fushimi Miyahiro Kyooh said excitedly.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai nodded, he knew the construction period of Capital Ships's Island Nation Navy's. After Island Nation decided to join the war, it accelerated the construction of those warships.
The four 'Yamato-class' and 'Battleship' can be put into service early next year when they are assembled in three shifts. In terms of aircraft carriers, the aircraft carrier 'Shōkaku' and the aircraft carrier 'Zuikaku' will soon enter service. These two aircraft carriers have a displacement of more than 30,000 tons and can carry more than eighty large aircraft carriers Carrier-based aircraft. In addition, there are many modified aircraft carriers that are about to enter service. For example, the aircraft carrier "Zuihō", the aircraft carrier "Xiangfeng", the aircraft carrier "Longfeng", the aircraft carrier "Chitose" and the aircraft carrier "Chiyoda". Although these aircraft carriers can only carry about thirty Carrier-based aircrafts, if all five are in service, they will also be an important supplement to Island Nation Navys. The four aircraft carriers plus 1st Carrier Squadron are still intact. Island Nation Navy can own 11 aircraft carriers. More powerful than before.
In addition, the production of Island Nation Navy's mass-produced aircraft carrier 'Unryu-class' medium-sized aircraft carrier has also begun construction. The first batch of six ships started construction at the same time. There is also a large aircraft carrier "Taihō" that has also completed half of its construction. The mass-produced large aircraft carrier, G14-type large aircraft carrier, has also completed its design and is about to start construction. These are the forces that Island Nation Navy continues to grow. Once these aircraft carriers are put into service, Island Nation Navy's strength will become even more powerful.
Therefore, Combined Fleet's temporary defeat does not mean anything. As long as Island Nation Navy's various warships can continue to serve, they can continue to challenge German Navy. Defeat German Navy in one last move.
Although German Navy is very powerful, it showed extremely strong combat power in this battle. However, German Navy also has many enemies. Their main force had to stay to fight against Atlantic Ocean and United States. In this case, the power German Navy can devote to Pacific Ocean is relatively limited. Therefore, it is not impossible for Island Nation Navy to win the final victory.
The only headache is probably the loss of Carrier-based aircraft and the pilot. Carrier-based aircraft Fortunately, with the industrial strength of Island Nation, it can be replenished soon. However, supplementing pilots is difficult. Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai has decided that the training of pilots must be increased in the future. It is impossible to have an aircraft carrier and Carrier-based aircraft, but not enough pilots to fly Carrier-based aircraft. In that case, it will be a very big obstacle to the improvement of Island Nation Navy's strength.
"Your Highness, you are right. Combined Fleet is just losing for a moment. This war has just begun. We still have a chance to defeat the Germany people!" Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai said.
"Your Excellency Navy Minister, Imperial Navy will definitely be able to defeat the Germany people in this naval battle. The final victory must belong to us. However, next we may face challenges from Prime Minister and the army." General Prince Fushimi Hiroyasu said with a frown.
You don't need to think about it to know that the Army will be very angry after learning the news of Combined Fleet's fiasco. After all, in order to support the development of the navy, they have been willing to give up resources to the navy over the years. The current performance of the Navy is undoubtedly living up to their efforts over the years.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai's face also became serious. "Your Highness, Prime Minister and the Army, I will find a way to convince them. However, besides fully supporting us, do they have other options now? If the Navy cannot gain control of the sea, then the Army will never They may land in South Seas and Australia. Therefore, they have no choice but to continue to support us. I will ask Prime Minister to give us more resources. By then, we will definitely be able to defeat the Germany people!"