"Failed, or failed miserably? How is that possible?" Harold Admiral Stark seemed to be unable to believe such a result.
"How much are our losses?" Gen. James Richardson asked.
General Ernest King also stared closely at the general, obviously unable to accept such a result.
"Your Excellency, according to the Telegram sent back by General Nimitz, we lost 15 aircraft carriers, 9 Battleship, 19 heavy cruisers, 28 Light Cruiser and 63 destroyers in the decisive battle with German Navy." The general replied bravely. Being watched like this by three generals, especially since these three people still had very great real power, made this general feel a lot of pressure.
"So many? How is this possible? Is German navy really that powerful?" Admiral Ernest Jin asked with a frown. This is completely different from their initial expectations! They believe that even if American Navy cannot win, it should be a lose-lose result, and it will not be a complete defeat like now!
"General, we have lost USS Randolph, USS Ticonderoga, USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, USS Hancock, USS Hornet, USS Yorktown, USS Raider, USS Enterprise, USS Wasp, USS Prince Dun, USS Belleau Wood, USS Cowpens "Independence" and "Monterey" aircraft carriers. As for Capital Ships, the losses were "New Hampshire", "Louisiana", "Illinois", "Wisconsin", "Kentucky", "South Dakota", "Indiana", "Massachusetts" and "Alabama", "said the general.
When the names of the ships were announced, Harold Admiral Stark and others were silent. There is even the name of the specific aircraft carrier that was sunk and Battleship, so there is no doubt about this result. Obviously, American Navy really lost this time and lost the main force.
Although they still have nine aircraft carriers and six Capital Ships, they obviously no longer have the strength to fight against the Germany people. Not to mention competing with the Germany people for Atlantic Ocean's sea control.
"In addition, of our 24 aircraft carriers, there are only less than two hundred Carrier-based aircraft left. The remaining Carrier-based aircraft were also lost in the battle." The general continued.
Obviously, this is another unacceptable result. Aircraft carriers and Carrier-based aircraft, especially Carrier-based aircraft pilots, are very valuable. If they are lost, it will be difficult to make up for it. This loss was already unbearable for American Navy.
"How much damage have we caused to the Germany people?" Harold Admiral Stark asked.
"Your Excellency Minister, according to the Telegram sent back by the fleet, we sank one Germany aircraft carrier and one Battleship. In addition, we severely damaged "Germany's three aircraft carriers and five Capital Ships's were also sunk, four Germany's heavy cruisers, 13 Light Cruiser's and 18 destroyers," the general continued.
"A disastrous defeat, really a disastrous defeat! Compared with the losses we caused to Germany people, our losses are undoubtedly much greater!" Harold Admiral Stark said helplessly.
Gen. James Richardson and Gen. Ernest King both nodded. Judging from the battle losses on both sides, they really lost completely this time!
"General Richardson, General Jin, go and urge the shipyards to speed up the construction of warships. Now, we need more warships." Harold Admiral Stark said.
"Yes, your Excellency," General James Richardson and General Ernest King replied.
"In addition, we must also hurry up with the production of Carrier-based aircraft and the training of Carrier-based aircraft pilots." Harold Admiral Stark warned. Next, they not only need to obtain more warships, but also Carrier-based aircraft and pilots, which they urgently need to supplement.
General James Richardson and General Ernest King nodded, saluted, and left the office. They all knew very well that it was now a matter of life and death for American Navy.
Harold Admiral Stark took a bus to White House. He needs to report this news to President Roosevelt. As for what they should do next and what countermeasures they should take, I'm afraid they need to work together.
When Harold Admiral Stark rushed to White House and entered President Roosevelt's office, he found that President Roosevelt was discussing issues with Advisor Hopkins.
However, President Roosevelt immediately stopped talking and turned to talk to Harold Admiral Stark. Obviously, President Roosevelt is also very concerned about the decisive battle between the Navy and German Navy. It can even be said that this decisive battle was put first.
"Your Excellency, President, I am very sorry that the Navy has failed to live up to your expectations." Harold Admiral Stark looked guilty.
President Roosevelt's expression suddenly became serious. He guessed the result from Harold Admiral Stark's words. However, this result was obviously not something he was willing to accept.
"General Stark, did we fail after all?" President Roosevelt couldn't help but sigh.
Although, President Roosevelt had long expected that their navy might fail. However, he also had a sense of luck in his heart, hoping that American Navy could be blessed by God and create a miracle in this naval battle.
"Yes, Your Excellency, we failed. In the decisive battle with the Germany people, we lost 15 aircraft carriers, 9 Battleship, 19 heavy cruisers, 28 Light Cruiser and 63 destroyers. In addition, Carrier-based Aircraft Unit also suffered heavy losses, with less than two hundred remaining. And we To the Germany people, only one aircraft carrier and one Battleship were sunk, three other aircraft carriers and five Capital Ships were severely damaged, and 4 heavy cruisers, 13 Light Cruiser and 18 destroyers were sunk." Harold Admiral Stark reported in detail.
After President Roosevelt heard these numbers, he realized that American Navy had suffered a complete defeat!
At the same time, President Roosevelt couldn't help but think, what should United States do next after encountering such a disastrous defeat? Can they still achieve their goal in this war and defeat Germany in one fell swoop? Now, even President Roosevelt himself doesn't know what to do.