There is no doubt that German Navy achieved extremely amazing results in this naval battle. Through this naval battle, they had defeated American Navy's main force in one fell swoop. Although, American Navy's remaining strength is still very strong, and it will become stronger and stronger through its strong shipbuilding strength. However, in comparison, German Navy is more powerful. This allows German Navy to continue to maintain its advantage in the coming war. If all goes well, the advantage can even be maintained until the end of the war.
United States originally wanted to use this naval battle to reverse the situation of Atlantic Ocean, and even pose a threat to Europe, so that Germany had to allocate troops from Russian front to relieve the pressure on Russia. However, the result of this naval battle made all United States's hopes come to nothing. Germany, who has gained sea control on Atlantic Ocean, can concentrate his forces to attack Russia step by step. After winning victory on Russian front, he can then deal with United States on the other side of Atlantic Ocean. It can be said that in this war, Germany is already in an invincible position.
"How big is our loss?" Marshal Lütjens asked.
Although German Navy's results in this battle were very good, their losses were also not small. This is undoubtedly normal in such a large-scale naval battle. It is simply impossible to win such a large-scale naval battle with zero casualties.
"In terms of Your Excellency and Aircraft Carrier Formation, one of our aircraft carriers was sunk and three aircraft carriers were severely damaged. The losses were all 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers. Americans's Carrier-based aircraft is obviously targeting our 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier," Marshal Karl said.
Marshal Lütjens nodded, German Navy Among the aircraft carriers currently in service, the 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier has the largest displacement and carries the most Carrier-based aircraft. Carrier-based Aircraft Unit of American Navy will of course keep an eye on this class of aircraft carriers of German Navy. Fortunately, only one "Sovereign-class" aircraft carrier was sunk, and the other three damaged "Sovereign-class" aircraft carriers could be repaired soon after being repaired by the shipyard. In this case, German Navy Aircraft Carrier Formation's strength will be restored soon.
"In terms of cruisers and destroyers, the losses were not large. A total of two anti-aircraft cruisers were severely damaged, three heavy cruisers, nine Light Cruiser and 14 destroyers were sunk." Lieutenant General Karl? Wetzel said.
Marshal Lütjens is not surprised by this loss. Losses on cruisers and destroyers, though not small. But overall, it's still within the acceptable range. In addition, there are also a large number of cruisers and destroyers under construction in the German Navy shipyard, and these losses will soon be replenished.
"What about Carrier-based aircraft?" Marshal Lütjens then asked.
Carrier-based aircraft is the only way for Aircraft Carrier Formation to attack the enemy. It is not that easy to sink aircraft carriers that are guarded by escort warships. Under the intensive anti-aircraft firepower of Americans, the losses paid by the Carrier-based aircraft formation of German Navy were certainly not small.
"Your Excellency, our Carrier-based aircraft formation, suffered a lot of losses. Especially on the Atlantic Fleet side, their first batch of Carrier-based aircraft groups, which resisted the US military's air defense fighters, suffered heavy losses. Preliminary statistics of the Carrier-based aircraft lost in the three Grand Fleet, a total of more than 700 Carrier-based aircraft were lost." Lieutenant General Karl Witzel said.
Although he was well prepared, Marshal Lütjens still felt a little uncomfortable when he heard that Carrier-based aircraft had lost so much. Home Fleet, Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet, a total of 20 aircraft carriers. Carrier-based aircraft If we add them all up, there are about 2,100 aircraft. The loss now has reached one-third. Obviously, this is undoubtedly an extremely heavy loss for German Navy's Aircraft Carrier Formation.
"Send seaplanes and destroyers as much as possible to rescue those parachuting pilots." Marshal Lütjens ordered.
More than 700 Carrier-based aircrafts were shot down, and many pilots would definitely parachute to escape. In the vast sea, the possibility of these pilots being rescued after parachuting is not high. Therefore, rescue must be arranged as soon as possible. Compared with the lost Carrier-based aircraft, the pilot is the most precious. As long as those pilots can be rescued, the losses can be reduced as much as possible. There is no shortage of Carrier-based aircraft and Germany. With the strong industrial strength of Germany, enough Carrier-based aircraft can be produced soon.
"Yes, Your Excellency. We have dispatched a lot of seaplanes and destroyers to rescue those pilots." Karl Lieutenant General Wetzel said. Of course he knew the importance of those pilots. After the battle, many seaplanes and destroyers set off.
"Capital Ships What are the losses on the formation's side?" Marshal Lütjens then asked.
"The losses on the Your Excellency and Capital Ships formations are not small. According to the information obtained, we have a total of one Battleship sunk, and five more Capital Ships was damaged. The Capital Ships formation also lost one heavy cruiser, three Light Cruiser and four destroyers," Lieutenant General Karl said.
The losses of the German Navy and Capital Ships formations were indeed not small. However, compared with the results they gained, such a small loss was insignificant. After all, there was only one Capital Ships sunk. Those damaged Capital Ships can also continue to serve after repair. This also makes German Navy's strength suffer some damage in a short period of time. But it can be restored soon.
"Where is Azores's shore-based aircraft?" Marshal Lütjens asked.
In this naval battle, Azores's shore-based aircraft units also did their best. Not only did they dispatch a large number of shore-based aircraft to attack the Capital Ships formation of American Navy, they also dispatched fighter units to reinforce Aircraft Carrier Formation of Atlantic Fleet. Otherwise, Atlantic Fleet and Aircraft Carrier Formation will definitely suffer greater losses.
"Your Excellency, Azores's shore-based forces lost more than four hundred aircraft. More than one hundred and fifty of them were destroyed by the US military's Naval Gun firepower at the airport last night. The rest The aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire while fighting with US military fighter jets and attacking the Capital Ships formation of American Navy," Lieutenant General Karl? Witzel replied.
Marshal Lütjens nodded. It can be seen that although German Navy won this naval battle, its own losses were not small.
"Send a good news to Berlin. I believe that His Majesty the Emperor and all the ministers are already waiting for our good news." Marshal Lütjens said.