Generals Shigetarō Shimada, Oshimi Nagano and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto did not keep Hideki Tojo Prime Minister and Gen Sugiyama waiting for a long time. They arrived at Prime Minister's residence half an hour later.
The three of them also analyzed Hideki Tojo Prime Minister's intention of summoning them on the way here. Although it is not particularly clear, I have probably guessed the meaning. Southern Army is currently in the middle of a bitter battle. Hideki Tojo Prime Minister wants to summon them at this time, it must be for South Seas's war. However, how to deal with it depends on what Hideki Tojo Prime Minister plans to do next.
When German Navy's main force entered South Seas, Island Nation Navy took the initiative to withdraw from South Seas in order to preserve its strength. Now, Combined Fleet has retreated to the waters east of Philippine Islands. Although there are many Germany islands in this sea area. However, in the first half of this year, after Island Nation Navy recovered its strength, it continued to launch attacks on these islands. Military facilities on these islands were destroyed over and over again with bombs and artillery shells. This makes German Navy unable to use these islands for a while.
However, Island Nation Navy is very clear. Although now Island Nation Navy is in its most prosperous state in history. However, compared with German Navy, they are still at a disadvantage. Even if German Navy only assembled three fleets on Pacific Ocean, Island Nation Navy would not be able to deal with them. If possible, Island Nation Navy hopes to delay the decisive battle with German Navy as much as possible. After more aircraft carriers and Capital Ships are put into service, they will have relatively greater strength. That way, success is more likely.
"Shimada-kun, Nagano-kun, Admiral Yamamoto, please sit down!" Hideki Tojo Prime Minister's face was full of smiles.
Although the conflict between the Island Nation's Army and the navy is very big. However, after he became Prime Minister, he had to find a way to balance the army and navy. Otherwise, this will not only cause the loss of Island Nation* military strength, but also seriously affect the unity of Island Nation society.
General Shigetarō Shimada, General Oshimi Nagano and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto have done well.
"Gentlemen, the empire is now in a life-or-death situation. The German offensive in Nanyang is very fierce. With the navy's naval gunfire and the air force's air support, they inflicted heavy losses on the Southern Army. General Terauchi Hisai reported that if this continues, the Southern Army may soon be unable to hold on. So, now We must find a way to allow the Southern Army to persist. Otherwise, once the Southern Army fails, the entire Southeast Asia will fall into the hands of the Germans. At that time, they will even launch a direct attack on our homeland. In that case, it will be a disaster for the empire." Prime Minister Hideki Tojo said with a serious face.
General Shigetarō Shimada, General Oshimi Nagano and General Isoroku Yamamoto said to their hearts that this was indeed no different from what they expected. However, Southern Army is now at a disadvantage, and it is not good news for Island Nation Navy. Once Southern Army fails miserably, Island Nation's Mainland will be threatened. When the time comes, Island Nation Navy must find a way to resist German offensive.
"Gentlemen, now Southern Army needs support. The army has decided to once again deploy two Air Force to South Seas to weaken the air superiority of Germany. I hope that the navy can dispatch and wait for an opportunity to defeat German Navy. As long as the other countries defeat German Navy, then our predicament in South Seas can be relieved. After losing control of the sea, it is impossible for the Germany people to defeat us in South Seas," Hideki Tojo Prime Minister continued.
General Shigetarō Shimada and others were stunned. They did not expect that Hideki Tojo Prime Minister would directly make such a request. However, this is too much to look down on Island Nation Navy. If they want to defeat German Navy, it will be very difficult. It is even said that this is almost impossible.
"Prime Minister, our strength is weaker than German Navy. Not only is the number of Carrier-based aircraft greatly inferior to German Navy, but the performance is also seriously behind German Navy. Moreover, our Carrier-based aircraft is flying Because of the heavy losses of the pilots, the Carrier-based aircraft pilots now have no actual combat experience. If we let them fight against the Germany people, it will be difficult for us to win, and we may even lose ourselves." General Shigetarō Shimada said.
Hideki Tojo Prime Minister couldn't help but frowned.
"Shimada-kun, if the navy does not dispatch, then I am afraid we will only be able to watch the Southern Army be defeated. At that time, the Germany people will launch an attack on our homeland step by step. Once the homeland is attacked by the Germany people, it will cause a devastating blow to us." General Gen Sugiyama said.
"But if the navy fails to defeat the Germany people, but fails. Then once our homeland is threatened by the Germany people, we will no longer be able to resist the Germany people's attack." General Oshimi Nagano said.
"The army is responsible for the defense of the mainland. We are recruiting more troops. Soon, we will be able to assemble eight million troops on the mainland. Even if the navy fails, it will be impossible for the Germany people to defeat us on the mainland." Hideki Tojo Prime Minister said.
Suddenly, General Shigetarō Shimada, General Oshimi Nagano and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto were silent. From Hideki Tojo Prime Minister's words, they could hear Hideki Tojo Prime Minister's determination. In other words, it was the Army's determination. If the Navy still refuses to agree to send Combined Fleet to fight at this time, then the two sides may officially break up.
"Gentlemen, the situation is urgent now. It is related to the life and death of the Empire. We must try our best. Even if there is only a sliver of hope, we must try our best. In this case, maybe we can have a glimmer of hope. As long as we can defeat German Navy, let Southern Army persist in South Seas, then we will be able to obtain a lot of resources from the Indonesian Islands and Philippine Islands. The lost battleships of the Navy will soon be replenished and will even become stronger. But if Southern Army loses, we lose South Seas. What resources are there? And the aircraft carriers and Battleship being built by the Navy will probably just continue to lie on the slipway, slowly rusting." Hideki Tojo Prime Minister continued.
General Shigetarō Shimada and others looked very ugly. Hideki Tojo Prime Minister's intention of forcing them was undoubtedly very obvious.