After the Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire approved the navy's plan, German Navy immediately began to prepare around the plan. The operational staff took the time to fill in this combat plan and fully demonstrate the feasibility of each strategy.
Due to time constraints, German Naval Ministry and Staff Department of the third Grand Fleet jointly formulated a detailed combat plan in less than half a month. After the Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire reviewed the plan, he signed his name.
On October 5, 1940, Imperial Navy Minister Marshal Raeder, a combat meeting was held at Kiel Harbor. Three Grand Fleet's Commander, chief of staff, and other generals above major general attended this meeting.
Although, German Navy has won the victory among Battle of the Azores. This establishes the advantages of German Navy over Atlantic Ocean. It is even said that most of Atlantic Ocean's sea control has fallen to German Navy. However, United States and British Navy still have a great advantage in the west of Atlantic Ocean, or under the cover of shore-based aircraft. It would be very difficult for German Navy to defeat American Navy and British Navy in this sea area.
Of course, even if it is very difficult, German Navy must try his best to win. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Germany to launch a landing operation against North America. Especially now that the time for Germany to launch a landing operation against North America is getting closer and closer, German Navy needs to deal with American Navy and British Navy as soon as possible. Otherwise, German military's landing plan will have to continue to be postponed, thus affecting Germany's overall strategy.
"Gentlemen, the specific combat plan has been sent to you. I will give you an hour to read the plan and express your opinions!" Marshal Raeder said to the generals.
The German Navy generals present here should open the plan and read it carefully. Suddenly, the only sound in the conference room was the sound of documents being turned over. Although this combat plan has been formulated, except for Marshal Raeder and Commander of three Grand Fleet, the other generals do not know the specific combat plan.
This combat plan is mainly divided into two parts. The main force attacking Bermuda Islands will be Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet. Home Fleet acts as a suspect to confuse American Navy and British Navy.
According to the plan, the three Grand Fleets of German Navy will leave their home port in three days and enter Atlantic Ocean operations. Home Fleet will go to the waters near Iceland, and when necessary, will go to the southeastern waters of Greenland, pretending to be a threat to Canada and Newfoundland. In this case, it will inevitably cause panic to the American Navy and Canada navies.
Once the American Navy and Canada navies go to the waters near Newfoundland to deploy defenses, this will leave a military void in the south of United States. And this will create enough time for German Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet to capture Bermuda Islands.
By the time American Navy and British Navy came to their senses, German Navy had captured Bermuda Islands and had truly established a firm foothold in this sea area. It will be very difficult for American Navy and British Navy to defeat German Navy and recapture Bermuda Islands. And German Navy can even sit back and work here, injuring or destroying American Navy and British Navy in one fell swoop.
Home Fleet will also quickly go south to reinforce Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet, which will play a decisive role in this naval battle.
Although, in the last naval battle, German Navy aircraft carriers and Capital Ships were sunk or damaged. However, after more than three months of emergency repairs, the damaged Capital Ships and aircraft carrier have been repaired. Moreover, after the third batch of four 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers entered service, Home Fleet was supplemented, and the number was once again restored to eight aircraft carriers. Moreover, Mediterranean Fleet also received a 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier, making Mediterranean Fleet own five aircraft carriers, and its strength has been greatly enhanced.
It can be said that in addition to one Capital Ships being sunk, one more aircraft carrier was added, making German Navy more powerful than Battle of the Azores.
On the other hand, after more than three months of hard work on American Navy, the damaged Battleship and aircraft carrier have regained their combat effectiveness. However, there are only three newly commissioned aircraft carriers. This makes American Navy's strength not recovered much, with only 9 fleet aircraft carriers and 4 light aircraft carriers.
British Navy is not as powerful as American Navy on an aircraft carrier, but Capital Ships is much stronger than American Navy.
Judging from the overall strength comparison between the two sides, German Navy is still weaker than American Navy and British Navy in terms of Capital Ships. However, it is stronger than American Navy and British Navy in terms of aircraft carriers. This will give German Navy still a great advantage in naval battles. In this case, German Navy still has a high possibility of winning this naval battle. In fact, if you calculate mentally or not, German Navy has a very high possibility of achieving this combat goal.
"Your Excellency, what if American Navy and British Navy are not fooled and refuse to send the navy Kitakami Newfoundland?" Lieutenant General Weeks asked.
"The possibility is very small. They cannot remain indifferent to Newfoundland being threatened by us. If American Navy and British Navy are not fooled, then we will further force them. For example, Carrier-based aircraft will take off from Home Fleet to bomb Newfoundland." Marshal Lütjens said.
Lieutenant General Weeks nodded and sat back. He knew that if German Navy really sent Carrier-based aircraft to bomb Newfoundland, American Navy and British Navy would definitely be fooled.
"Your Excellency, Bermuda Islands are too close to United States's homeland. Bomber taking off from United States can launch bombings there. US Army Air Corps's fighter jets can even escort those Bomber. In this case, it would be very difficult for us to build Bermuda Islands as a bridgehead for attacking United States."
Marshal Raeder nodded. "We will deploy heavy troops around Bermuda Islands, and use this opportunity to strangle Bomber of US Army Air Corps. When their losses reach a certain level, they will only compromise. And our engineering troops are building airports and deploying fighter planes on Bermuda Islands as quickly as possible."