Canada, Toronto, Naval Ministry.
First Sea Lord Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound, Atlantic Ocean Commander John? Admiral Tovey, Deputy Commander Andrew? Admiral Cunningham, American Navy Operations Department Chief Harold Admiral Stark, Navy Deputy Fleet Commander Admiral Nimitz, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Admiral Ernest King and others are all gathered here.
The main force of American Navy is Kitakami, but the speed of the battleship is obviously not comparable to that of the aircraft. Therefore, it will take time for American Navy's Capital Ships team to arrive in the southern waters of Newfoundland.
But the top brass of the two navies need to have a meeting first. Only in this way can we ensure that the fleets of both sides can truly cooperate in this naval battle.
"Sir, have you still not figured out the scale of German fleet?" Harold Admiral Stark asked. This issue is also what American Navy is most concerned about.
"Your Excellency Minister, we have dispatched a lot of Reconnaissance Aircraft, seaplanes and submarines to the southeastern waters of Greenland. However, the Germany people are too well prepared. Our plane was shot down by their fighter jets, and the submarine The boat was also sunk. So far, there is no definite information at all. We can only get a few words from the Telegram, and we know that German fleet is very powerful." Dudley Sir Dudley Pound said somewhat helplessly.
After discovering that German fleet appeared in the southeastern waters of Greenland, British Navy has not stopped collecting intelligence about German fleet. However, it is a pity that it has not been successful so far. A large number of Reconnaissance Aircraft and seaplanes were shot down by German Navy's carrier-based fighter jets before they even got close to German fleet. Some submarines that tried to get closer were sunk by German Navy's anti-submarine frigates and destroyers. This makes British Navy only know that German fleet, which appears in the southeastern waters of Greenland, is very powerful. But they don't know how big the fleet is.
American Navy's generals could not help but frown. There was no way to obtain accurate information, which would cause them to encounter many constraints in the next battle. At the same time, they are always worried that this will be a conspiracy of the Germany people.
"The Germany people have obviously been prepared for this. That's why our Reconnaissance Aircraft, seaplanes and submarines will all be killed by them." Admiral Nimitz said.
"Yes." Everyone nodded.
"Sir, has your country begun to send more troops to Newfoundland?" Harold Admiral Stark said.
Without being able to figure out the scale of German fleet, we can only strengthen the defense of Newfoundland. In this case, even if Newfoundland is attacked by Germany people, it will not fall quickly.
"We have begun to reinforce Newfoundland. The Army plans to send five more Infantry Division and one Armored Division to Newfoundland. In this case, even if the Germany people want to join Newfoundland will definitely be beaten to death there. However, it will take time to send more than 100,000 people to Newfoundland. Will Germany people give us enough preparation time?" Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound said.
Obviously, this problem is relatively serious. Since German fleet appeared in the southeastern waters of Greenland, this means that they are not far from Newfoundland. If German fleet really plans to launch an attack on Newfoundland, then I am afraid that the battle will start within two or three days. As for Britain, it is obviously impossible to send a large number of troops to Newfoundland in such a short period of time. As for the US Army, it is thousands of miles away. Even if they want to join the battle, it will take a longer time.
"Our fleet will be able to arrive tomorrow at the latest. By then, the two countries will form Combined Fleet and go out to the eastern sea area of Newfoundland to prepare to meet German fleet. At this time, your country must seize the time to send additional reinforcements to board Newfoundland." Harold Admiral Stark said.
Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound nodded. "That's no problem. Our fleet has been assembled and can go to the predetermined sea area at any time."
"The last question is the command issue after the fleets of the two countries are united. Although, after the fleets of our two countries are united, the strength is not much weaker than German Navy. However, if we continue to fight separately, it is very likely to be defeated by Germany people individually. Therefore, United States believes that the fleets of our two countries must be jointly commanded." Harold Admiral Stark continued. In fact, this issue is what they care about most.
British Navy's generals all looked a little unnatural. Americans's intention is undoubtedly obvious, that is, he hopes that British fleet will obey the command of American fleet in the next battle.
The generals of British Navy are undoubtedly very proud. While British Empire's navy was tyrannizing the world's oceans, Americans was still playing small sampans. Even though they suffered a complete defeat in the last World War battle, the generals of British Navy are naturally more suitable than Americans to command the fleet to fight against the Germany people. What's more, if the command is handed over, wouldn't they have to obey Americans's orders? What if Americans uses them as cannon fodder?
Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound also frowned. Although, they had long expected that Americans would make this request. However, they were still a little unwilling to hand over the command right like this.
"Your Excellency Sir, now our two countries are facing a life-and-death crisis. Therefore, we must fully cooperate. Only in this way, by gathering all the strength of our two countries and fighting the Germany people with all our strength, can we have a chance of winning. I guarantee that in the battle with the Germany people, we will treat everyone equally and will never be treated differently." Harold Admiral Stark said. He knew what Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound was worried about.
Dudley Sir Dudley Pound nodded. "Okay, in this battle, British fleet is willing to obey the command of American fleet!"
Dudley? Sir Dudley Pound knew that this was impossible to refuse. After all, American fleet is stronger than British fleet. The shipbuilding industry of United States is also far stronger than that of Britain. If the two countries want to jointly fight against Germany, of course Britain will take the back seat. Dudley Sir Dudley Pound was uneasy about Harold Admiral Stark's guarantee. However, in order to ensure that they can withstand German Navy's attack, or even defeat German Navy in one fell swoop, they must put aside their prejudices and work together.