"Gentlemen, Admiral Fletcher asked us, what should we do next? Should we continue to let the fleet hold up there? The 'Nevada' number Battleship was seriously damaged. Although it is closed "Watertight Compartment, but water is still coming in. Now we rely more on pumps to pump out the seawater pouring into the battleship," Secretary of the Navy Daniels introduced to the ministers of American cabinet.
Woodrow President Wilson frowned. "Minister Daniels, is the 'Nevada' seriously injured? That is the best battleship we have in service."
The flagship of American fleet was hit by Light Cruiser, a ship of German Navy, and its combat effectiveness was directly lost. This made Woodrow President Wilson very angry. No matter what, it is the flagship of American fleet! Germany people do this, which is obviously a direct slap in their face. If he were not inferior in strength, he would have ordered the fleet to launch a counterattack.
"Your Excellency, the Germans were too ruthless. Their light cruiser used its sharp bow to cut open the armor in the middle of the battleship Nevada. Although the displacement of the battleship Nevada was six times that of the German light cruiser, it was like stabbing beef with a knife. Same. This makes the damage to the battleship Nevada more serious than we thought. If possible, it is best to return the battleship to the shipyard for repairs, otherwise it will have a great impact on the performance of the battleship."
Woodrow President Wilson nodded, finally understanding.
"Everyone, tell me, what should we do now?" Woodrow President Wilson looked at the group of people.
These American cabinet ministers, one by one, you looked at me and I looked at you, without saying a word. The current problem is really too difficult. The fleets of both sides looked at Atlantic Ocean as if they were at war with each other at any time. However, in fact, both sides tried their best to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. To put it bluntly, Americans just wants to save face. But it's a pity that Germany people just don't give them face. And US government, is there any way to flip the table. So, we're stuck there now.
"Your Excellency, please withdraw the 'Nevada'. After all, it is our most powerful Battleship, and it cannot be lost in vain." Secretary of State Bryan said.
"Withdrawing the Battleship number 'Nevada' in this way, we will only have 11 Capital Shipss there, one less than the number of Germany people. If there is a fight, won't we be at a disadvantage?" Vice President Marshall was a little worried.
"Your Excellency Vice President, whether the 'Nevada' number Battleship is withdrawn does not affect the overall situation. Judging from our strength analysis of German fleet, even if 'Nevada' number Battleship is not injured. If there is a fight, we cannot be the opponent of Germany." Minister Daniels shook his head.
Minister Daniels's answer undoubtedly made all the senior officials of US government feel a little uncomfortable. However, this is the fact and there is no way around it! Who made the current strength comparison be like this?
"Your Excellency, if this is the case, it is better to withdraw the entire fleet. Anyway, we are no match for the Germany people. Even if our most elite fleet is sent out, we will not be able to defeat the Germany people. If we continue to stay there, the possibility of danger will further increase." Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo suggested. After all, such a huge fleet staying on the ocean is burning fuel all the time. Adding others, the cost will be very high.
"Then how do we explain it to the people in the country?" Obviously, the people in the country will not accept the reality that the government is weak. In the end, with the help of the hostile Republican Party, their government may directly collapse. Such consequences are obviously not acceptable to these Cabinet Ministers. Each of them has worked hard to achieve their current status and power, and no one wants to give up just like this.
"Everyone, our fleet is there, and it has held back twelve advanced Battlecruisers of the Germany people. This is equivalent to us holding back almost one-third of the naval force of the Germany people. Under such circumstances, do the Britain people have any Is it possible to defeat the Germany people? If the Britain people can win, then we can just keep the fleet there and do our best to help the Britain people." Secretary of War Garrison came up with this suggestion.
Woodrow President Wilson couldn't help but his eyes lit up. In his opinion, this was indeed a good idea. From United States's position, he naturally hopes that Britain and France can win the war. If Germany wins, a powerful Europe overlord will emerge and pose a great threat to United States. By then, United States, let alone world domination, will probably be very difficult even if it wants to hold on to Americas's territory. A German Empire whose military power dominates the world will become a nightmare for other countries. On the other hand, Britain and France, this war has already caused them heavy damage. Even if they win the war by luck, it will be difficult for them to recover in a short period of time. And that is undoubtedly United States's opportunity.
Well, now the problem arises. When American Navy held down Commerce Raiding Fleet of German Navy, could British Royal Navy defeat Capital Ships's team of German Navy?
Everyone's eyes were on Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
"Your Excellency, Mr. President, gentlemen. This is probably very difficult. Even if we hold back twelve German battlecruisers. However, the German High Seas Fleet still has 24 more powerful battleships. The British Royal Navy, after experiencing a series of previous disastrous defeats, has suffered a great loss in strength. Although the British Navy's ten new elite battleships are in service, I personally do not think that their ten battleships will add more The last battleship that clearly exists can defeat the elite forces of the German Navy. I think the British do not have this confidence. Their only hope is to build a complete blockade of the British navy. The result is naturally predictable," said Minister Daniels.
Suddenly, everyone in the conference room fell silent.
After a while, Woodrow President Wilson said, "Let General Fletcher withdraw!"