American Navy Operations Department, Operations Department Chief Harold Admiral Stark, Fleet Commander General James Richardson, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet General Ernest King, all gathered in Harold Admiral Stark's office.
They gathered here for only one purpose, and that was to get news from the front line as soon as possible. They all know very well that this decisive battle between American fleet and German Navy is related to the life and death of United States.
"Generally speaking, the Germany people are stronger than us. Especially when they can get support from the shore-based aircraft on Azores, their advantage is undoubtedly greater. However, if our strength is not weak, and if we are lucky, it is not impossible to make the Germany people pay a greater price." Admiral James Richardson said.
Although, they all know that it is very difficult to defeat German Navy. However, everyone must admit that American Navy now has enough strength and qualifications to challenge German Navy. As long as you have better luck, even defeating German Navy is not impossible.
After all, there are too many non-subjective factors in naval battles. For example, if a Aerial Bomb dropped by a Dive Bomber directly penetrates the deck and several layers of bulkheads, explodes in the ammunition depot, and triggers the explosion of the ammunition depot, then this will cause fatal damage to an aircraft carrier. Or, hitting the oil tank can have the same effect. Although, it's not easy. However, it will still happen. With a little luck, anything is possible.
It is precisely because of this that American Navy certainly thinks that they are not fully prepared yet. However, after President Roosevelt went to war with Germany at his request, American Navy still chose to obey the order. They also have great expectations for this naval battle. If you have a little better luck, you will undoubtedly be able to defeat German Navy in one fell swoop.
"Yes, Your Excellency Minister, I completely agree with Your Excellency Commander's analysis. German Navy has dominated the world's oceans for more than 20 years. They are indeed very powerful. However, we are not bad. What we lack is just luck. Just like in the last World War, German Navy is actually not much stronger than British Navy. But, Their luck is much better than that of the Britain people. Therefore, they won the naval battle, defeated the British Navy people in one fell swoop, and took away the dominance of the sea from the Britain people. If our luck is better, it is not impossible to replace the Germany people." Admiral Ernest Jin also said.
Harold Admiral Stark nodded. "Although, we do have the possibility of defeating the Germany people. However, we'd better prepare for the worst. If we fail, the consequences will be It's unimaginable. It will be impossible for us to compete with the Germany people for the maritime supremacy of Atlantic Ocean. It will even be very difficult to defend East Coast."
"Yes, Your Excellency Minister. However, our shipbuilding strength is gradually being released. In major shipyards, more than 12 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers are under construction. Moreover, the additional construction plan of a new batch of 'Essex-class' Battleship has also been It has been submitted. I believe that the President will not refuse. In this case, we will have more aircraft carriers soon. If the shipyard can further reduce the construction time of the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier, then we will be considered a failure and we will regain our strength soon," said Admiral James Richardson.
'Essex-class' aircraft carrier, American Navy is planned to build 32 ships. Now American Navy has eight 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers in service. On the slipways of major shipyards, there are also 12 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers in varying stages of progress. This time, the plan they submitted is to start construction of the next 12 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers as soon as possible, which will further increase the strength of American Navy.
"Major shipyards are now working overtime. With the further advancement of technology and the workers becoming more and more skilled, it is certain that the construction period of the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier is constantly shortened. On the contrary, according to the information we have, the construction period of the Germany aircraft carrier is generally longer. In this case, we still have a great advantage in supplementing new warships." Admiral Ernest Jin also said.
They are still optimistic about the development of American Navy. After all, United States has strong industrial strength, and the shipbuilding industry is especially strong. Although it is not as good as Germany, the gap is not very big. After entering the wartime system, these powerful industrial strengths will gradually transform into war capabilities.
Harold Admiral Stark nodded. "In addition to the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier, most of the design work for the subsequent new-level aircraft carriers has also been completed. It is expected that construction will start early next year. Our next-level new aircraft carrier It should be no worse than the "Sovereign-class" aircraft carrier of the Germany people, or even stronger. If it can match the "Nordic God-class" aircraft carrier that the Germany people are working on, that would be even better."
"The Germany people were on the aircraft carrier and developed much earlier than us. But now we have caught up. Soon, we will be able to surpass the Germany people. Just like the Germany people surpassed the Britain people, we will trample them under our feet!" Admiral Ernest Jin said with confidence.
At this moment, a American Navy general opened the door and walked in.
"Your Excellency Minister, General Nimitz has sent Telegram." said the general.
"Did we win?" Harold? Admiral Stark asked immediately.
General James Richardson and General Ernest King also looked at the general eagerly.
The general shook his head. "Your Excellency Minister, we failed. Our fleet suffered a disastrous defeat in the decisive battle with the Germany people!"
"A disastrous failure?" Harold Admiral Stark fell down on the sofa as if his bones were shaken in an instant.
General James Richardson and General Ernest King were equally shocked by the news.
Just before, they had full confidence in American Navy. But now, reality slaps them hard. Their naval dream had just begun, and it had already failed.