Island Nation Navy's heavy losses this time in the South China Sea are indeed a big slap in the face to the top officials of the Island Nation government. At the same time, it also allowed them to recognize the reality clearly. That is, this battle will not be as easy as they imagined. Germany's military power in the Pacific Ocean area is far stronger than the Island Nation government imagined.
Before the war broke out, Island Nation Navy was strong enough to rank third in the world. But now, in just two months, their powerful navy has been almost completely wiped out. This is a serious blow to Island Nation. Island Nation Navy If he wants to make a difference again, I'm afraid he will have to wait patiently for a few more months. Only after Island Nation Navy's follow-up Capital Ships and aircraft carriers are put into service will they have the strength to challenge German Navy again and compete for Western Pacific's sea control again.
However, it is very difficult to say whether the world situation will change in a few months. After all, Germany is now attacking Buru with all its strength. The war between the two countries is in full swing. Once Germany wins on the Buru battlefield, Buru is completely defeated. Then, Germany will be able to free up his hands and devote more military strength to other battlefields.
Island Nation's Army was also very angry about the navy's fiasco. After the navy's failure, Island Nation's Army was fighting alone in South Seas and Australia. This will make them pay a greater price in the South Seas war. Even after paying heavy losses, victory may not be possible, which naturally makes Island Nation's Army unacceptable.
Minister Island Nation's Army General Shunroku Hata even publicly stated that Island Nation Navy has failed to live up to the support and expectations of the people. Island Nation Navy everyone must apologize for this.
Of course, this is just what they say in anger. Island Nation Navy If they were all disbanded, would the army alone be able to win the war? That's obviously impossible.
Island Nation's Prime Minister Mitsumasa Yonai, and then the Cabinet meeting started. Although he is the predecessor First Sea Lord, he is also the boss of Island Nation Navy. But in the face of successive disastrous defeats by the Navy, he also needed to express his attitude. After all, after becoming Prime Minister, he not only represents the navy, but also needs to consider the interests of the entire Island Nation.
"Yoshida! The task force suffered a disastrous defeat this time. What is the navy going to do next?" Mitsumasa Yonai asked.
"Prime Minister, the task force's disastrous defeat this time has made Imperial Navy no longer capable of fighting in a short period of time. Therefore, we hope to recuperate in the next few months. We will wait until our strength is restored before launching an attack. Strive to defeat the Germany people, seize Western Pacific's sea control, and drive the Germany people out of Pacific Ocean or even Indian Ocean!" General Yoshida Zengo said.
"Hmph! Who knows if it will be a disastrous defeat again? Anyway, isn't the navy used to losing? Empire The powerful navy built with the efforts of the whole country, won't you lose everything in just two months?" General Shunroku Hata, the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, had a sarcastic look on his face.
"The navy has tried its best in this war! The reason why we lost is because the Germany people are too powerful! In this naval battle, the task force has tried its best. The Germany people not only dispatched the navy, but also the air force. Naval Aviation More than three hundred Carrier-based aircraft pilots were all killed in the battle!" said General Yoshida Zengo.
"Does it count that more than 300 people have died as they tried their best? The number of soldiers killed by the Army in Borneo has exceeded 200,000. Now, the Army still has hundreds of thousands of soldiers fighting in Borneo. And, more soldiers will soon be involved in the battle. This is all because of the failure of the Navy. The soldiers of the army have to fight with their own lives! If the navy can be more confident and defeat German Navy, the army will not have to pay such a high price. The reason why the army suffered such heavy losses is entirely because of the navy!" General Shunroku Hata looked angry.
You know, Island Nation's Army's losses on Southern Theater are definitely heavy. Their pessimistic prediction is that on the entire Borneo battlefield, Island Nation's Army may pay more than 500,000 casualties. You know, these troops are standing armies! It can be considered an elite force of the Island Nation's Army. If Island Nation Navy can defeat German Navy, perhaps their losses will be much smaller than this.
"Prime Minister, the navy doesn't want to lose the war! The army's losses are indeed huge, but for the future of the Empire, we must do our best. Whether it is the army or the navy, they are the armed forces of the Empire. In order to defeat the Germany people, we must all work together." Mitsumasa Yonai said. After becoming Prime Minister, of course he could no longer just favor the navy. In that case, he, Prime Minister, will probably come to an end soon.
"Hmph!" General Shunroku Hata snorted coldly, obviously unable to accept this statement.
I think back then, in order for Island Nation to win the war, Island Nation's Army has been gritting its teeth to support the development of the navy for more than 20 years. The military expenditure they received was only enough for the army's daily expenses. There is not even money to replace weapons and equipment. The purpose is to hope that the navy can defeat the Germany people after the war breaks out, so that they can win victory on the South Seas and Australian battlefields.
But what I didn't expect was that the Navy would lose so cleanly. In the end, the Army still needs to fight with the lives of its own soldiers. This made Island Nation's Army generals feel betrayed.
General Yoshida Zengo's face suddenly became very ugly. General Shunroku Hata's accusation is undoubtedly a shame for the entire navy. However, he had no reason to refute. Everyone knows that in order to support the development of the navy, Island Nation's Army has paid a huge price over the years. The result of Island Nation Navy is indeed very disappointing.
However, General Yoshida Zengo also has troubles that he cannot tell! Island Nation Navy also doesn't want to lose this war. They also want to defeat German Navy and win the naval battle. However, it is not enough!
"The navy needs six months. By then, we will do our best to defeat the Germany people. Our four 'Yamato-class' Battleship, 12 modified aircraft carriers and three main aircraft carriers will all be in service within six months!" General Yoshida Zengo said.
"Gentlemen, please give the navy another six months! I believe they will be able to defeat the Germany people." Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai said.
The other Island Nation Cabinet Ministers had no choice but to say nothing more. After all, although the navy performed poorly in this naval battle, it was still an indispensable and important combat force.