"Everyone, the main force of Island Nation Navy has appeared. Our military base at Caroline Islands was destroyed by the Island Nation people. It seems that the fierce attack of the army scared the Island Nation people. Island Nation Navy At this time The reason for jumping out is just to save South Seas's situation. Then, we will seize this opportunity and kill Island Nation Navy in one fell swoop! This can be regarded as clearing the way for the attack on Island Nation's Mainland," Marshal Rolf Kars said.
The generals of German Navy who attended the meeting were all smiling.
German Navy There are two main tasks in this battle. One is to assist the army in destroying the troops entrenched in South Seas Island Nation's Army. The other one is to get rid of Island Nation Navy and prepare for the attack on Island Nation's Mainland.
To support army operations, the Capital Ships formation of Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet can be completed. Atlantic Fleet and Aircraft Carrier Formation of Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet set their targets on Island Nation Navy. Now Island Nation Navy takes the initiative to show up, which undoubtedly gives them a chance.
"Your Excellency, Island Nation Navy are not weak now. With eight Capital Ships and 21 aircraft carriers, they are definitely the most powerful navy in the world after Imperial Navy." Pacific Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation Commander Vice Admiral William Canaris said.
Marshal Rolf Kars nodded. "Island Nation Navy is very strong, but Imperial Navy has a greater advantage. I believe that Imperial Navy will be able to win this battle."
The other generals also nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Marshal Rolf Kars's point of view.
Afterwards, the generals of German Navy discussed the battle plan. The fleet will operate separately, Atlantic Fleet from the east of the Solomon Sea Kitakami, and Pacific Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation, Indian Ocean Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation plus fire support fleet from the west of the Solomon Sea, Bismarck Islands Kitakami from the east. At the same time, in order to search for traces of Island Nation Navy, German Navy's base on Bismarck Islands took off a large number of Reconnaissance Aircraft to search the entire northern sea area of Bismarck Islands.
For German Navy, it is not very difficult to defeat Island Nation Navy. The difficulty is finding Island Nation Navy in this vast ocean. In the era before satellite positioning, if the other party's fleet maintained radio silence, trying to find the other party would undoubtedly be like finding a needle in a haystack.
In the sea near Caroline Islands, Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet is cruising in this sea area. In order to avoid being attacked by German Navy, the fleet's air search for Radar has been started. At the same time, there were dozens of Zero fighter hovering over the fleet.
Although after receiving technical support from United States, Island Nation Navy can also produce F4U fighter plane. This fighter is undoubtedly stronger than Zero fighter. But Island Nation Navy did not give up Zero fighter in the end. Zero fighter's long range and low-altitude combat performance are undoubtedly very powerful. In comparison, F4U fighter plane is far behind in this regard. Island Nation Navy still regards Zero fighter as their pride. However, Zero fighter has completely lagged behind the carrier-based FW-190 fighter German Navy. Of course, in terms of range and low-altitude combat, the carrier-based FW-190 fighter is no match for Zero fighter. However, after knowing the performance of Zero fighter, German Navy will no longer engage in dogfights with Zero fighter.
"Your Excellency Commander, we have been in this sea area for two days and have shot down more than five Germany Reconnaissance Aircraft. Now, more and more Germany Reconnaissance Aircraft are searching in this direction. If we do not leave, our position will be exposed. By then, we will be in danger." Major General Combined Fleet Chief of Staff Shikazo Yano said.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto nodded. "Calculating the time, the Germany people should have entered this sea area. Order the fleet to Kitakami leave immediately. Let our Reconnaissance Aircraft focus on searching the southern waters of Caroline Islands and find the Germany people first!"
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander." Major General Shikazo Yano replied.
Subsequently, Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet began to change course, and the entire fleet began to be evacuated.
At the same time, seaplanes took off one after another from the cruisers of Combined Fleet. These seaplanes will be responsible for searching this sea area and finding German Navy.
When fighting on the sea, if you can discover the enemy's traces first, you can launch an attack first. In this case, the possibility of gaining an advantage will be greater.
However, German Navy and Island Nation Navy are both making efforts in this regard. But who can discover the opponent first and launch an attack depends on luck. After all, the combination of Carrier-based aircraft and aircraft carriers expanded the distance of naval battles to hundreds of kilometers. However, due to the range of Carrier-based Bomber and Torpedo Bomber, the combat distance is generally about 500 kilometers.
Although the range of Island Nation Navy and Zero fighter is as high as two thousand kilometers. But the range of Type 99 dive bomber and Type 97 attack aircraft is much smaller than that of Zero fighter. This also greatly limits the attack distance of Island Nation Navy.
"The Germany people have taken the bait. Let's see if we can seize this opportunity and defeat them in one fell swoop. If we can defeat German Navy, then we can reverse the situation of the war." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto thought secretly.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto knows that this time the battle between the two navies will be a final battle. If Island Nation Navy can win, then they may be able to force Germany and obtain a decent peace. No matter what happens, it can ensure that Island Nation continues to exist. If it fails, everything is lost. Therefore, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto told himself that he must do his best to win this war.
On the afternoon of August 1, a submarine of German Navy discovered Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet in the waters two hundred kilometers north of Palau.
After Combined Fleet sailed away from this sea area, German submarines immediately surfaced and issued Telegram.
After German Navy received this Telegram, Marshal Rolf Kars immediately ordered Atlantic Fleet to speed up the pursuit.
At this moment, their position is more than a thousand kilometers away from Combined Fleet's position, far outside the combat radius of Carrier-based aircraft. Only by shortening the distance further can they launch an attack.
At the same time, the fleet composed of German Navy Pacific Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation, Atlantic Fleet Aircraft Carrier Formation and the fire support fleet also issued an order to speed up the pursuit.
The two fleets of German Navy were about two hundred kilometers apart, chasing Combined Fleet from east to west.