A huge fleet is heading south from Eastern Atlantic. This fleet is German Home Fleet that set off from German homeland. Eight Capital Ships and eight aircraft carriers were divided into fleets, guarded by cruisers and destroyers, and quickly moved south.
"Your Excellency is only two days away from the northern waters of Azores. An hour ago, the seaplane that took off from Azores just flew over our heads." Lieutenant General Karl Witzel said.
Marshal Lütjens nodded, now they are not far from Azores. Soon we will be able to enter the strike range of Azores's shore-based aircraft. In this case, the safety of the fleet will be greater guaranteed. After all, Home Fleet's own strength is not weak. If it is supported by more than a thousand combat aircraft on Azores, it will even have the strength to compete head-on with the entire American fleet.
"Pay attention to the surrounding area!" Marshal Lütjens ordered.
Although Azores is coming soon, we still cannot take it lightly. Otherwise, once they are attacked by American fleet, they will be in big trouble.
Marshal Lütjens also didn't know if American fleet had the guts to ambush them. Of course, this possibility is very low. Because the time it takes to get from United States East Coast to Azores is no shorter than the time it takes for them to get from German homeland to Azores. However, American fleet should know that German Navy has already deployed heavy troops in Azores. If they want to start a decisive battle with German Navy in the waters near Azores, the possibility of their victory is not too high.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Karl? Lieutenant General Wetzel nodded.
"Has Mediterranean Fleet arrived?" Marshal Lütjens asked.
"Mediterranean Fleet arrived at Azores three days ago. They are now cruising in the southern waters of Azores as planned." Karl Lieutenant General Wetzel replied.
"How far is American fleet from Azores now?" Marshal Lütjens then asked.
"This morning, one of our submarines discovered American fleet. They are directly west of Azores. It is estimated that there are only two days' voyage from Azores."
"It seems that the decisive battle between us and Americans will break out in two days! Let us gather some of the submarines we obtained in the waters near Azores to the surrounding islands of Azores Go and set up an ambush! If Americans dares to send Capital Ships to attack those islands, Americans will be in trouble!" Marshal Lütjens ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" Karl? Lieutenant General Wetzel immediately went to give the order.
German Navy There is a lot of submarine activity on Atlantic Ocean. The furthest active area of these submarines has even reached United States East Coast. However, because the two sides did not start a war, German submarines did not start hunting United States's ship. Once the navies of the two countries start to fight this time, the two countries will be considered to be at war. When the time comes, German submarines will never show mercy to Americans. United States On the busy East Coast route, I don't know how many ships will be sunk by German submarine force.
Marshal Lütjens ordered the submarine forces to assemble on the various islands of Azores in order to prevent American Navy from using Island Nation Navy's tactics and using Capital Ships's Naval Gun to destroy German Navy's base on Azores. For this reason, German Navy had to find a way to stop it, and even planned to use a submarine to set an ambush to deal a heavy blow to American fleet.
If American fleet really takes such action, then once they enter the waters near Azores, they will attack the German military base on Azores. Then, what awaits them is not only the shore defenses built by Germany on the island, but also Capital Ships of German Navy, as well as the submarines lurking underwater. There is even a secret weapon that German Naval Ministry deployed on Azores. When the time comes, American Navy will definitely be able to steal the chicken but lose the rice.
German Navy The submarines operating in the waters surrounding Azores began to assemble towards Azores after receiving orders from Marshal Lütjens. The officers and soldiers of these submarines were very interested in ambushing American fleet. Sinking enemy warships, especially Capital Ships, is more rewarding than sinking merchant ships that are unable to fight back.
In fact, since the last World War, the German submarines soldiers have no chance to achieve huge results. Unless Germany and United States can really go to war this time, they can become active again on Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, this is also an excellent opportunity for submariners who are eager to gain military exploits.
Time passed little by little, and American fleet was getting closer and closer to Azores.
On the afternoon of June 11, American fleet had appeared in the sea more than 600 kilometers west of Azores. F4U fighter plane and F4F fighter plane took off from the aircraft carrier American Navy, guarding the sky above their fleet. Once the German Navy seaplane or Reconnaissance Aircraft is discovered, they will pounce on them like hungry wolves and shoot down those planes to ensure that their positions will not be leaked.
However, since a large number of seaplanes and Reconnaissance Aircraft were shot down, German Navy could also feel it, and it was obvious that American fleet had arrived. However, German fleet is not worried. Their three Grand Fleet have also gathered in the waters surrounding Azores. I am fully prepared and just waiting for American fleet to deliver it to my door.
On the aircraft carrier 'Essex', Admiral Nimitz is giving orders.
"Everyone, we are not far from Azores. I believe that the Germany people already know that we are coming. The war will officially start from now on. I decided to dispatch three Capital Ships formations and three heavy cruiser formations to attack German Navy located in Corvo Island Launch an attack on the bases on and Flores Island, destroying their airports on these two islands in one fell swoop. Make sure that you will not be threatened by their shore-based aircraft in the decisive battle with the Germany people in the western waters of Azores!" Admiral Nimitz ordered.
"Your Excellency Commander, the three Grand Fleet of Germany people, I'm afraid they have already reached Azores at this time. If we attack rashly, there will be some risks. Once we fall into their trap, it will be troublesome." Lieutenant General Halsey is a little worried.
"I believe in the strength of our Capital Ships formation!" Admiral Nimitz insisted.