United States, Naval Ministry, and the new Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison convened the senior generals of American Navy to discuss the naval battle between Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet and German Navy Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet.
Although United States has not yet participated in the war, US government and the top military officials know that it will only be a matter of time before they participate in the war. Therefore, knowing more about the true combat power of German Navy now will also help American Navy defeat German Navy in war in the future.
"Gentlemen, what do you think of the naval battle between the Island Nation people and the Germany people? If it were us, could we defeat the Germany people? In other words, what should we pay attention to when we fight against the Germany people in the future?" Minister Charles Edison asked.
No one believes the data released by the Island Nation government. With United States's influence on Island Nation, they can get the most authentic data. They even understood the details of the entire naval battle clearly.
Once United States participates in the war in the future, they will have only one goal, and that is to completely defeat Germany. Only in this way can they get out of their current predicament. And if they fail in the war, then United States will probably cease to exist. After all, with Germany's attitude towards United States, they will never let a United States that poses a huge threat to Germany continue to exist. Therefore, United States must defeat Germany in the future war. Otherwise, they have no future.
"Your Excellency, from the real data we have learned, the island nation's navy lost four aircraft carriers, nine battleships, and a large number of cruisers and destroyers in this battle. In addition, two capital ships were severely damaged. The island nation's navy's carrier-based aircraft and pilots also lost almost the same. In this war, they sank two aircraft carriers and two battleships of the German Navy, and also severely damaged two aircraft carriers and two main battleships. However, before the decisive battle, they attacked the Mariana Islands and caused the loss of hundreds of combat aircraft. Judging from the loss data of both sides, the losses of the German Navy were also greater. At least until the two severely damaged aircraft carriers were repaired, they only had four aircraft carriers available in the Pacific.
"To a certain extent, Island Nation Navy and German Navy are both losing this time. However, if German Navy is prepared next time, and Island Nation Navy wants to make a sneak attack again, it may be difficult to succeed." Admiral Nimitz said.
"The strength of Island Nation Navy is still inferior to that of German Navy. Whether it is Capital Ships or aircraft carrier, Island Nation Navy can't take advantage of it. Especially when it comes to Carrier-based aircraft, Island Nation Navy is completely at a disadvantage. Whether it is Carrier-based aircraft or shore-based aircraft, German Navy has an overwhelming advantage." Admiral Ernest Jin also said.
Minister Charles Edison nodded. "German Navy is worthy of being the maritime overlord that defeated British Navy. And in the past two decades of development, they have always led the trend of world naval development. Their strength is stronger than Island Nation Navy, which is not surprising."
"Yes, Your Excellency Minister. It is worth noting that the German Navy and Capital Ships are all old warships that have been in service for more than 20 years. But after modernization and modification, they have exploded into extremely powerful strength. At the same time, this also shows that Capital Ships still plays a very important role in modern naval warfare. Especially in night battles, it is a well-deserved main force. Although the aircraft carrier is very powerful, if it is approached by the Capital Ships, it will definitely die. The success of the Island Nation Navy using the Battlecruiser to attack the German Navy aircraft carrier can prove this." Admiral Haspen Kimmel said.
After aircraft carriers became the main force, the status of Battleship and other Capital Ships began to decline. Some radical people even believe that there is no need to build Capital Ships at all. As long as enough aircraft carriers are built, naval battles can be won. But through this naval battle, Capital Ships also found a place to show its strength. Proving that in modern naval warfare, they still have a place to play.
"Fortunately, our Capital Ships is no worse than Island Nation, and is even more powerful. Whether it is the quantity or performance of Capital Ships, we are the world leader. Germany people's Capital Ships can suppress Island Nation people, but they may not be able to suppress us," Harold Admiral Stark said.
Of course, Capital Ships of American Navy may be slightly worse than German Navy in terms of electronic technology of Radar. However, the gap is very limited. It won't be completely suppressed like Island Nation Navy's Capital Ships.
The other US Army generalss all laughed, and they also believed that in terms of Capital Ships, American Navy would not be worse than German Navy. If American Navy's Capital Ships and German Navy had a decisive battle at night, the victory would definitely be theirs.
"Your Excellency, the number and performance of our aircraft carriers are still worse than those of the Germany people. In this regard, we still need to catch up. In addition, we also need to increase investment in the performance of the Carrier-based aircraft people. Our F4F fighter plane is probably not even as good as the Island Nation people's Zero fighter is not as good as the BF-109 fighter of the Germany, or even the more advanced FW-190 fighter. Therefore, before the new fighter is put into service, it is best for us to avoid fighting with the Germany!" said the first aircraft carrier Fleet Commander Lieutenant General Halsey.
Judging from the performance of German Navy's carrier-based BF-109 fighter, once a war begins, it can completely sweep American Navy's F4F fighter plane. This makes American Navy's aircraft carrier Commander have little confidence in confronting German Navy.
Minister Charles Edison nodded seriously. It is not very difficult to make up for the number of aircraft carriers and Carrier-based aircraft. However, the performance of Carrier-based aircraft is not so easy to improve. If Carrier Fleet cannot win against Carrier Fleet of German Navy, then it is almost impossible for American Navy to defeat German Navy on Atlantic Ocean, thereby gaining Atlantic Ocean's sea control and threatening German homeland.
"I will keep an eye on the research and development of F4U fighter plane. When we go to war with Germany, all of our main Carrier-based Aircraft Unit will be replaced by F4U fighter plane!" Minister Charles Edison said.