Germany and the United States, two great powers of the age, had deployed their navies against each other in the Atlantic Ocean, and war could very well break out. This undoubtedly drew the eyes of the whole world. The war between the Allied Powers had already been hailed as a struggle for a new world hegemon. Germany had originally gained the upper hand in this war.
But now, the United States showed unexpected signs of joining in, making the war even more baffling and unpredictable. Germany had already taken the upper hand in its war against Britain and France. But if the United States joined, whether that advantage could be maintained was hard to say.
However, anyone with eyes could see it. Unless the Americans had had their brains caught in a door, they would never involve themselves in the war at such a critical juncture. Judging from the formidable strength Germany had displayed, even if the United States entered the war, it would be difficult for them to defeat Germany. At least in the short term, Germany would still hold the upper hand. By the time America's industrial strength had been transformed into military power, Britain and France might already be unable to hold on. By then, even if the United States went all out, it still would not be able to defeat Germany. The Atlantic Ocean was both America's natural barrier and a shackle restricting its outward expansion. For the United States to project military power abroad, it likewise had to cross the Atlantic. Without a powerful navy to support it, that was simply impossible.
Although the American Navy was strong and possessed great future potential, compared with the German Navy, which was now at the height of its glory, the gap was still far too great. That