"Iwamura-kun, how is the construction progress of 'Yamato-class' Battleship?" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto asked.
Although, after seeing the extremely powerful combat effectiveness of the combination of aircraft carrier and Carrier-based aircraft, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that building such an expensive Capital Ships as 'Yamato-class' Battleship was a bit too wasteful. The construction cost of one 'Yamato-class' Battleship can almost build two or even three aircraft carriers. The combat strength of a 'Yamato-class' Battleship is obviously not comparable to that of two or even three aircraft carriers.
However, when Island Nation Navy and Capital Ships suffered heavy losses in the naval battle, if the four 'Yamato-class' Battleship can be put into service, this dilemma will undoubtedly be alleviated. In this case, at least in the Capital Ships duel, Island Nation Navy will no longer be at a disadvantage. 'Yamato-class' Battleship's powerful 460mm main gun is enough to tear apart any opponent. The thick armor can also withstand most Capital Ships bombardments very well. This will allow Island Nation Navy to regain its advantage over Capital Ships.
"Your Excellency Commander, the construction progress of 'Yamato-class' Battleship has been accelerated again. It is expected to be in service before the end of this year. In addition, 'Improved Yamato-class' Battleship and 'Super Yamato-class' Battleship The construction of has also begun. However, it will take at least more than a year and a half for the 'Improved Yamato-class' Battleship to be ready for service, and it will take two and a half or even three years for the 'Super Yamato-class' Battleship." Lieutenant General Seiichi Iwamura answered.
'Improved Yamato-class' Battleship is equipped with a 460mm main gun with 50 times the caliber, while 'Super Yamato-class' Battleship is equipped with a more powerful 510mm caliber main gun. Moreover, the drainage volume has also been further increased.
It would be almost impossible to build these huge warships just by relying on Island Nation Navy's own strength and resources. However, with the support of Americans, it is different. Even American Navy restarted the construction of the new Capital Ships after learning about the powerful strength of the old ships of German Navy. They exchanged resources for a complete set of design and construction drawings of 'Yamato-class' Battleship from Island Nation Navy. Then modify it and build your own Battleship equipped with a 460mm main gun. This has never happened before in the real history of another time and space.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto nodded, although he thought in his heart that having four 'Yamato-class' Battleship was enough, and other resources should be used to build aircraft carriers. However, among Island Nation Navy, there are still a large number of Capital Ships faction. This allows Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto to watch helplessly as a large amount of resources are used to build the huge Capital Ships. What he can do is to obtain more resources for the aircraft carrier.
Fortunately, the external environment of Island Nation Navy in this time and space is much better than that of another time and space. With the generous support of Americans, many warships that were originally only on design drawings can be built. This also makes Island Nation Navy's strength will grow further soon. Their possibility of winning this war has also increased a lot.
"Iwamura-kun, where are the aircraft carriers we have converted from merchant ships and cruise ships? I hope they can be put into service within half a year!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
While Island Nation Navy's Capital Ships fleet aircraft carrier was still under construction, he had to focus on those modified aircraft carriers. Although the survivability of those modified aircraft carriers is worrying. But if they can all serve, it can at least improve the strength of Island Nation Navy by a lot. In a short period of time, Island Nation Navy can take advantage of Pacific Ocean.
"Your Excellency Commander, I will urge all shipyards to work overtime. Within half a year, the seven aircraft carriers will be built." Lieutenant General Seiichi Iwamura promised.
Under such circumstances, it was obviously impossible for him to say no. Otherwise, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto will definitely be quite dissatisfied.
"Yoshi! Iwamura-kun, the construction of our battleship will be left to you. If Empire can win this battle, you will be indispensable!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander. I will do my best for my humble position!" Lieutenant General Seiichi Iwamura replied.
At this moment, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's adjutant ran over with a look of panic. Seeing his appearance, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto couldn't help but frown. He likes his subordinates to be able to deal with things calmly, but the current performance of the adjutant clearly makes him very dissatisfied.
"Your Excellency Commander, Telegram of the task force." The adjutant did not notice Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's expression at all.
When Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto heard that it was the news from the task force, he did not dare to neglect it. He immediately took Telegram and read it carefully. After all, the current task force can be said to have assembled all the main forces of Combined Fleet. If there are any shortcomings in the task force, this will cause Combined Fleet to suffer heavy losses. And for a long time to come, I'm afraid they won't be able to launch a counterattack.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto After reading Telegram, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. He never expected that it would be such a bad news!
"Baga! Chuichi Nagumo and Takasu Shirō, what are they doing! Are those bastards going to bury Imperial Navy?" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto roared angrily.
The other Island Nation Navy generals all immediately lowered their heads and remained silent. No one dared to touch Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's brow at this time.
"Prepare the plane and return to Tokyo immediately!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto ordered.
"Hi, Sir Commander!" The adjutant immediately went to make arrangements.
"Iwamura-kun, I leave the matters here to you!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto ordered coldly.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander!" Lieutenant General Seiichi Iwamura nodded heavily.
Although he didn't know what happened, he could guess it from Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's expression. Obviously, Island Nation Navy may have suffered another defeat this time. And the loss is not small. Otherwise, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto would not be so out of character.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto quickly left Kure Naval Base with his people and took a plane back to Tokyo. The navy suffered such a disastrous defeat and must have been in chaos long ago. He needs to rush back to discuss countermeasures with Navy Three Chiefs.
As for all the affairs of the new battleship, he couldn't care about it for the time being, and could only leave it to the people below. Of course, with Island Nation Navy suffering heavy losses, the construction progress of new warships must be further accelerated.