In the southwest sea area of Flores Island Road, the main force of German Atlantic Fleet is cruising in this sea area. On the flagship aircraft carrier 'Zeus', Admiral Fleet Commander Rolf? Kars is looking at the chart.
"We have already had three seaplanes disappear in this sea area. So, it can almost be concluded that American fleet has arrived in this sea area." Admiral Rolf Kars said.
"General, do we want to take off fighter jets to search this sea area? If the FW-190 fighter jet is used to carry the auxiliary fuel tank, it can go back and forth!" Fleet Chief of Staff George Lieutenant General Fredberg said.
General Rolf Kars thought for a moment, and then shook his head. "Forget it, there is no need to alert the enemy."
"Since we have been able to conclude that American fleet is here, there is no need to disturb them anymore. We will go to Home Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet by seaplane and let them be prepared!" said General Rolf Kars.
"Yes, General." Lieutenant General George? Fredberg nodded.
"Americans appears at this location, then their targets are likely to be Corvo Island and Flores Island. Perhaps, Americans's Capital Ships formation is already on the way. We must Be prepared. If Americans really dares to send the Capital Ships formation to attack Corvo Island and Flores Island, they must pay a heavy price!" said General Rolf Kars.
"But general, Capital Ships of Americans is very powerful. With our Capital Ships formation, I'm afraid they can't handle it." George? Lieutenant General Fredberg was a little worried.
The Capital Ships fleet of German Atlantic Fleet consists of five 'Bavaria-class' Battleship and three 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser. In the last World War, these Capital Ships equipped with 50 times the caliber 380mm Main Gun are undoubtedly the symbol of HMS Invincible. However, more than twenty years later, in front of the Capital Ships of American Navy, which is equipped with 50 times the caliber 410mm Main Gun and also has very thick armor, these Capital Ships of German Navy appear to be much weaker. In fact, using five ships of 'Bavaria-class' Battleship and three ships of 'Mackensen-class' Battlecruiser to compete with 15 ships of Capital Ships of American fleet is no different from hitting a stone with an egg.
Admiral Rolf Karl sen nodded, he also knew the gap between the two sides. However, he is not a fool. He couldn't do anything like hitting an egg against a stone to seek death.
"Then we will set up an ambush in the sea near Corvo Island and Flores Island, and wait for Americans to get into our ambush circle. Let Capital Ships of Home Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet come too Reinforce us. In addition, deploy submarines and Torpedo speedboats in this area. If American fleet dares to come, they will be surrounded by us. I don't believe that they can withstand it!" Admiral Rolf Kars said.
Even the main gun of German Navy's Capital Ships team can hardly pose a threat to American Navy's Capital Ships. However, it would be different if Torpedo was used to launch a raid. Submarines can hide underwater and launch attacks. Even if American Navy's battleship is equipped with Sonar, if the submarine is suspended in the sea, stationary or sailing at low speed, Sonar on American Navy's battleship may not be detectable. In addition, Atlantic Fleet also owns a lot of Torpedo speedboats, which is their secret weapon deployed in Azores. These Torpedo speedboats only have a displacement of tens of tons, but are very fast and can be equipped with four 533mm Heavy Torpedo launch tubes. These 533mm Heavy Torpedo are very powerful. Even 'Montana-class' Battleship, which focuses on defending Torpedo, will pay a high price once it is hit. Even if it is hit by multiple Torpedo, it is not impossible to sink it.
George? Lieutenant General Fredberg nodded. If they set up this ambush circle carefully, once American fleet is fooled, it will undoubtedly make American fleet pay an unimaginable price.
"However, General, this may cause losses to the bases on Corvo Island and Flores Island." Lieutenant General George Fredberg said.
"Let combat aircraft hide in underground hangars and caves as much as possible. Even if the airport is bombed, it will not be too difficult to repair. Once American fleet versus Corvo Island and If the base on Flores Island launches an attack, we can take the opportunity to attack them. At that time, Americans will pay an unbearable price for their actions!" General Rolf Kars said.
"General, if this plan succeeds, we may really be able to severely damage American Navy's Capital Ships team. This will give us a greater advantage in this naval battle!" George Lieutenant General Fredberg said.
"Yes, when it comes to aircraft carriers and Carrier-based aircraft, it is impossible for American Navy to compare with us. After solving the Capital Ships formation of Americans, our aircraft carrier and Carrier-based aircraft can further launch attacks on American fleet." Admiral Rolf Kars said.
"General, does this plan require the consent of His Excellency Marshal Lütjens?" Lieutenant General George Fredberg asked.
Admiral Rolf Kars nodded. "Send a seaplane to inform Marshal Lütjens!"
Marshal Lütjens is the highest Commander in this naval battle. Such an action must obtain his consent. In addition, the attack on the Capital Ships team of American Navy also requires the support of eight Capital Ships ships of Home Fleet. Only the eight Capital Shipss of Home Fleet equipped with 50 times the caliber 410mm Main Gun can pose a fatal threat to those Capital Shipss of American Navy. The 50 times caliber 380mm Main Gun equipped with Capital Ships of Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet is always much less powerful.
Because the fleet was in radio silence, most of the news was delivered by seaplanes. Or the seaplane notifies Azores, and then the Telegram machine on Azores forwards it. Try to avoid exposing the position of your own fleet as much as possible.
Marshal Lütjens completely agrees with Atlantic Fleet's plan. It would undoubtedly be best if we could deal with the Capital Ships formation of American fleet first. In this case, German Navy will be able to take a greater advantage in this naval battle.
German Navy and three Grand Fleet began to prepare actively. Home Fleet and Capital Ships of Mediterranean Fleet also began to head to the western sea area of Azores, preparing to ambush the Capital Ships formation of American fleet.