White House's conference room was now filled with US government senior officials and important military generals. However, everyone's faces were very ugly. Especially the generals of the navy, it was as if their own mothers had died.
The news of American Navy's disastrous defeat at Battle of the Azores has spread. Although only Cabinet senior officials and the main military generals knew about it, the news was like a storm, and everyone was deeply shocked.
"God! I can't believe that even our powerful navy is no match for the Germany people. In this case, wouldn't the Germany people belong to HMS Invincible? How can we defeat them? If we fail, won't we lose this war?" said a senior Cabinet official.
"The failure of the navy has made it almost impossible for us to defeat the Germany people. Now, I'm afraid we can only find ways to strive for a decent peace."
The navy generals became even more ugly when they heard such talk. It's as if the Navy has become the sinner of the entire United States.
"His Excellency the President has arrived!"
Everyone stood up quickly, and the whispers disappeared completely.
"Everyone, please take a seat." President Roosevelt said.
"Everyone, the decisive battle between our navy and German Navy has come to a close. However, unfortunately, we once again lost to the Germany people. Although the navy officers fought bravely and tried their best, the strength gap between the two sides was too great. Therefore, we lost in the end." President Roosevelt said.
President Roosevelt blamed the main reason for the failure on German Navy being too strong. This obviously does not want to dampen the enthusiasm of the Navy. Although the Navy failed this time. However, in the coming war, the navy will still be a very important force. Once the navy loses confidence and is completely defeated by German Navy, then United States's homeland will probably be attacked by Germany people.
All the military and political generals nodded their heads. Everyone was not a fool, so they naturally knew what President Roosevelt was up to. In addition, now that American Navy has failed, even if it is held accountable, it will be of no use. In that case, American Navy's strength will only suffer further losses.
After hearing such words, the expressions on the faces of the navy generals looked much better.
"General Stark, please inform everyone about the navy's losses!" President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." Harold Admiral Stark nodded.
"In the Battle of the Azores, the Navy lost 15 aircraft carriers, 9 battleships, 19 heavy cruisers, 28 light cruisers and 63 destroyers. In addition, carrier-based aircraft suffered heavy losses, with less than 200 carrier-based aircraft left. And the losses we caused to the Germans But it was very limited. The Germans only had one aircraft carrier and one battleship sunk. Another three aircraft carriers and five battleships were severely damaged. Four heavy cruisers, 13 light cruisers and 18 destroyers were sunk by us," Admiral Harold Stark said with a dark face.
There is no doubt that such battle damage is a complete shame for American Navy.
The Cabinet senior officials and military generals present here all had serious faces. Although they had known about the naval defeat, they did not know the specific results. But now, the navy has suffered such heavy losses, which undoubtedly makes them truly feel how tragic that naval battle was.
"Gentlemen, it is obvious that before we decided to launch a war, we were too optimistic and underestimated the strength of German Navy. Therefore, we paid a heavy price for this. However, we have no other way out. Although we did not declare war on Germany. But in fact, Our two countries are already in a state of war, and the Germany people will not give us another chance. Therefore, we have no other choice but to do our best to resist the Germany people's invasion and defeat them." President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency President. This can be seen from the fact that the Germany people assembled a large number of fleets in the waters near Azores to fight us for a decisive battle. The Germany people are obviously well prepared. Now that they have won, it will probably happen soon if they launch a larger-scale attack on us, or even invade United States's homeland." Secretary of State Hull said.
"Your Excellency, we must resist the attack of the Germany people and not allow them to land on United States's homeland. Otherwise, our country will be in turmoil."
Cabinet The senior officials all talked in a variety of ways.
East Coast is the richest place in United States. Once the war really burns to United States's homeland, I can't imagine what it will be like.
"Everyone, we don't want the Germany people to bring the flames of war to our homeland. However, we have no other choice now. We must prepare for the worst. Even if the Germany people really launch an attack on our homeland, we will never compromise." General Marshall said.
US Army's generals expressed their attitudes one after another. The navy failed, making US Army even more nervous. But even so, their attitude is still very tough. After all, US Army's strength has also expanded a lot now.
President Roosevelt nodded, very satisfied with the army's attitude.
"Although the navy failed in this battle, the navy will not give up. As long as one American Navy warship has not been sunk, we will not let the Germany people land on our land!" Harold Admiral Stark said.
"Very good, I hope the Navy can do this and fight to the death with Germany people for the benefit of United States." President Roosevelt said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President. American Navy will definitely fight to the end!" All the navy generals expressed their opinions.
"Everyone, the Navy is in serious trouble right now. I hope that from now on, more resources will be allocated to the Navy so that the Navy can quickly restore its strength. The Navy's aircraft carriers and other warships, as well as Carrier-based aircraft, must be built as a priority. The Navy's sailors and pilots must also be replenished as a priority. Do you have any opinions on this?" President Roosevelt asked.
The generals of the army were somewhat reluctant to do this. However, they did not show it. After all, if there is a navy standing in front and fighting to the death with the Germany people, they will be safer. Only when the navy is completely wiped out will the Germany people land on the United States mainland. Until then, they only need to watch the battle from the sidelines.