"Report, Your Excellency Commander, Telegram sent from Bermuda Islands." A Communications Officer reported.
Marshal Lütjens took Telegram and read it carefully. However, after he finished reading Telegram, his expression became very solemn.
"Your Excellency Commander, what happened?" Karl Lieutenant General Witzel asked.
"See for yourself!" Marshal Lütjens handed Telegram over.
Karl? Lieutenant General Wetzel took Telegram and started reading. After he finished reading Telegram, his face also became very ugly.
"Your Excellency Commander, Americans actually dispatched a large number of aircraft to bomb Bermuda Islands. Don't they know that under the protection of our Carrier-based aircraft, their attempts will not succeed? Not only that, but they will also pay a heavy price." Lieutenant General Karl Witzel said.
"Of course Americans knows this. However, they still chose to attack Bermuda Islands regardless of the cost. Obviously they have other motives!" Marshal Lütjens said coldly.
"Any other plans?"
Marshal Lütjens nodded. "Obviously, Americans is coming for us. If they continue to attack Bermuda Islands, Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet will be dragged by them in the waters near Bermuda Islands, and Kitakami will not be able to join us. American Navy and British Navy can seize this opportunity and attack us."
Karl? Marshal Wetzel was suddenly startled. "Your Excellency Commander, aren't we in danger?"
Although Home Fleet is not weak, it is obviously not enough to deal with American Navy and British Navy on its own. American Navy and British Navy add up to nine fleet aircraft carriers, eight medium aircraft carriers and four light aircraft carriers. There are also up to 16 Capital Ships. Whether it is in terms of aircraft carriers or Capital Ships, American Navy and British Navy have absolute advantages. It will probably be very difficult for Home Fleet to defeat American Navy and British Navy.
"Indeed, our situation is dangerous. It can be expected that American Navy and British Navy will definitely pounce on us now. If we don't avoid it, then we will have to face a hard battle." Marshal Lütjens said.
"Your Excellency Commander, we can speed up and sail eastward, as long as we return to the east Atlantic Ocean. Then, we can get the support of shore-based aircraft. By then, it will be enough to defeat American Navy and British Navy." Lieutenant General Karl Witzel suggested.
German Air Force and the navy have deployed a large number of aircraft on the east coast of Atlantic Ocean, including Iceland, Norway, Britain and other places. Although German Navy dominates Atlantic Ocean, these troops are temporarily unavailable. However, once American Navy and British Navy get close, these shore-based aircraft can certainly be relied on to cause a devastating blow to American Navy and British Navy.
Marshal Lütjens shook his head. "Even if we retreat to Dong, will Americans and British have the guts to march eastward?"
Karl? Lieutenant General Wetzel was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, Your Excellency Commander, Americans and British probably doesn't have the guts to enter Eastern Atlantic."
"In addition, although American Navy and British Navy are powerful, how can we be scared by them? Our strength is not weak either. If we seize the opportunity, we can also cause a devastating blow to American Navy and British Navy!" Marshal Lütjens said.
Although, retreating eastwards and under the protection of shore-based aircraft was the safest plan. However, Marshal Lütjens was unwilling to choose such a plan. Because of that, American Navy and British Navy will inevitably shrink back. This makes it even more difficult for German Navy to eliminate American Navy and British Navy in one fell swoop. Marshal Lütjens also hopes to take advantage of this opportunity to completely solve American Navy and British Navy in one fell swoop.
"Your Excellency Commander, what are you going to do?" Karl? Lieutenant General Witzel asked.
"Order the fleet to speed up south and engage in a decisive battle with US and British Navy in the central waters of Atlantic Ocean!" Marshal Lütjens said.
"Your Excellency Commander, but with our strength, it may be difficult to completely eat US and British Navy." Lieutenant General Karl? Witzel reminded.
Marshal Lütjens nodded. "Of course I know this. However, Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet can also participate in the war? Or, let Atlantic Fleet succeed Stay in the waters near Bermuda Islands, and Mediterranean Fleet will come to reinforce us. As long as we have the support of Mediterranean Fleet, our power can still crush US and British Navy!"
Home Fleet is indeed slightly weaker than US and British Navy. However, after adding Mediterranean Fleet, it is completely different. Especially Mediterranean Fleet, which acquired a 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier, has become even more powerful. If these two fleets join forces, suppressing US and British Navy will not be a big problem.
"Your Excellency Commander, wouldn't this be too risky?" Karl Lieutenant General Witzel was a little worried. After all, German Navy has an advantage over Atlantic Ocean. But if they lose this battle, their advantage will be gone. It will even affect the subsequent series of operations.
You know, both German Emperor and Germany* military have planned to launch a landing operation against North America at the end of the year. A strong navy is an important guarantee for German military to successfully land on North America. Once the naval power is damaged, the landing plan may be affected. It even puts the entire strategy into question. At that time, they will bear even greater responsibilities.
Marshal Lütjens understands what Lieutenant General Karl? Wetzel means. But, at this point, he no longer wanted to retreat.
"I know that this is very risky. However, I still want to give it a try. If it really fails, I will bear all the responsibilities. However, if we can win, then our landing on North America will be smooth. Americans and British can no longer prevent us from landing." Marshal Lütjens said.
"Okay, Your Excellency Commander, I support your decision." Lieutenant General Karl? Witzel said.
Marshal Lütjens nodded. "Order the fleet to speed up south. In addition, take off the seaplane to Iceland, and send Telegram from Iceland to Bermuda Islands!"
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander."
This is naturally done to continue to maintain radio silence so that the traces of their fleet can continue to be kept secret.