German Navy The three major Capital Ships teams have all gone to sea, which means that it is almost impossible for American Navy's sneak attack plan to succeed. Because once they launch an attack, they will not only face German Atlantic Fleet, but three Grand Fleet of German Navy. In front of German Navy and Grand Fleet, they have almost no advantage.
"With 15 Capital Ships and 24 aircraft carriers, it would be very difficult to compete with German Navy's 23 Capital Ships and 20 aircraft carriers!" Lieutenant General Halsey sighed.
As for Capital Ships, American Navy has eight fewer ships. Although they are all cutting-edge Battleship, those Capital Ships of German Navy showed extremely strong strength in the naval battle with Island Nation Navy. This makes American Navy dare not underestimate it at all.
In terms of aircraft carriers, American Navy has four more ships. However, the nine 'Independence-class' aircraft carriers are nothing more than light aircraft carriers. The number of Carrier-based aircraft carried is limited. The nine 'Independence-class' aircraft carriers are at most equivalent to three 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers of German Navy or three 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers. After calculation, American Navy is still at a disadvantage in terms of aircraft carriers. If we add the disadvantages of Carrier-based aircraft, then the disadvantage of American Navy becomes even more obvious.
Although, American Navy and F4U fighter plane are already in mass production. However, they only had time to replace the carrier-based fighter jets on the four 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers of 1st Carrier Fleet with F4U fighter plane. The fighters on other aircraft carriers are still F4F fighter plane. The performance of these fighters cannot even compare to the Island Nation Navy's Zero fighter, let alone the German Navy's carrier-based BF-109 fighter and carrier-based FW-190 fighter. Once you encounter German Navy's carrier-based fighter in a naval battle, you might just be massacred.
"General, are there any other orders in the country?" Lieutenant General Halsey asked.
Admiral Nimitz shook his head. "We were just informed of Germany's situation. There were no other orders."
Obviously, this is for Admiral Nimitz to decide on his own. Admiral Nimitz can also guess the domestic intention, which is to let him continue to attack and try his best to win.
"Order other formations Commander to rush to the aircraft carrier 'Essex' immediately!" Admiral Nimitz ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander!" The staff officer immediately went to give the order.
Soon, three Battleship formations Commander, five Aircraft Carrier Formation Commanders, as well as cruiser formations and destroyer formations Commanders, all gathered in the conference room of the aircraft carrier 'Essex'.
Admiral Nimitz glanced at these generals, and then said, "I'm sorry, everyone, I have to tell you some bad news."
Admiral Nimitz's opening remarks immediately gave all the generals a bad feeling.
"I just got the news that German Navy has reacted. Germany people may have guessed our intentions. Therefore, their three Grand Fleets have already left Atlantic Ocean has entered the military port. Obviously, German Navy is coming for us. We are probably going to face a tough battle," Admiral Nimitz continued.
"Hiss!"
There was a sudden intake of breath in the conference room. Obviously, no one expected that German Navy would dispatch three Grand Fleet at once. This also means that it may be more difficult for American Navy to win this naval battle.
"But, gentlemen, I don't need to tell everyone that the current situation is very clear. Our allies are about to be unable to hold on. Therefore, we have no choice but to join the war at this time. And do our best to defeat the Germany people. Otherwise, once our allies are defeated, we will forever lose the opportunity to defeat the Germany people." Admiral Nimitz continued.
The generals nodded repeatedly, and they knew very well that it was for this reason that they went to war with German Navy without being prepared. Although American Navy is already very strong, there is no doubt that German Navy is even stronger. It will be more difficult for them to defeat German Navy. Therefore, this made all the American Navy generals present feel heavy in their hearts.
"Gentlemen, are you all scared by the Germany people? Even if they guess our intentions, what will happen? At the worst, we will just have a decisive battle with them. Although our strength is a little worse than the Germany people, there is a gap. It's limited. If we try our best, we may not have a chance to defeat the Germany people. At least, our Capital Ships formation is confident that we can defeat the Germany people's Capital Ships!" General Haspen Kimmel said decisively.
Although, they have less Capital Ships than German Navy. However, Admiral Haspen Kimmel still believes that their 15 new and cutting-edge Capital Ships will definitely defeat the old Capital Ships of German Navy.
"Yes, gentlemen. We must have confidence. Germany people are strong, but we are not weak either. The final victory will definitely belong to us!" Lieutenant General Halsey also said.
The other formations Commander also expressed their confidence that they could defeat the Germany people.
To be able to become naval generals and serve as formation Commander in such an important decisive battle, they are undoubtedly extremely capable people. He is also a determined person. Although German Navy is very strong, they believe that if they try their best, American Navy has the same possibility of winning. In the history of world naval warfare, there are countless examples of how a small number defeated a large number and the weak defeated a strong one.
Admiral Nimitz nodded. "Very good, it would be best if everyone can have confidence. I believe that as long as we try our best, it is entirely possible to defeat German Navy."
"So, do our tactics need to change?" Admiral Nimitz asked.
"Your Excellency Commander, if we continue to march towards Azores, then the Germany people will definitely prepare the main force to deal with us there." Lieutenant General Halsey said.
"However, German Navy's airport and aircraft on Azores are a serious concern for us. If they can be destroyed before the decisive battle with German Navy, then it will be very beneficial to us!" Major General Spruance said.
Admiral Nimitz nodded, German Navy built a large number of airports on Azores, and deployed a large number of fighter jets, Dive Bomber and Torpedo Bomber. If you don't destroy it, it will be very difficult for American Navy to win a naval battle.