On May 12, Lieutenant General British Navy Martin led a fleet of 12 Battleships, departing from the Norfolk base of American Navy and sailing into the vast Atlantic Ocean. However, these battleships are currently carrying American flag. In order to keep it secret, they will not change to St. George's Cross from British Navy until the battle breaks out.
Of course, this is because Americans has opened the door to them. Otherwise, all this would simply be impossible. Apart from anything else, even if the Britain people bought a battleship, it would not be that easy to hide it, get familiar with it, and avoid being discovered by the Germany people.
US government undoubtedly took a big risk by doing this. Once Germany finally finds out, there will inevitably be a serious rift in their relationship with Germany. Although a war will not break out, they will definitely be continuously attacked by Germany after the war. Of course, even if Americans doesn't do this. After Germany wins over World War, in order to ensure its own status and safety, it will spare no effort to suppress United States. For his own benefit, United States could only try his best to make Germany weakened as much as possible during the war. In this way, they will be less stressed after the war.
As for whether Allied Powers Combined Fleet can defeat Germany in this decisive battle. In this regard, United States is not very optimistic. Although Allied Powers Combined Fleet has many Capital Ships, its strength is also very strong. But it does not mean that the more Capital Ships there are, the stronger the strength will be. German Navy Through one naval battle after another, they have established their status as the maritime hegemon.
However, all this has nothing to do with United States. They are just spectators in this decisive battle at sea. And he also took the opportunity to kill Britain with a knife. Those battleships with poor performance were sold for sky-high prices. This gives them the funds to build the new Capital Ships. In addition, by seizing the colonies of the Britain people, their power successfully entered the southern part of the Caribbean Sea. This is very helpful to consolidate United States's position in this region and protect their interests.
It can be said that it is precisely because of this that United States became the biggest winner in this naval battle.
After British Royal Navy was defeated, American Navy has become the most powerful maritime force after German Navy. In addition, the relationship between the two countries was also very bad, and a war almost broke out on Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, the trends of American Navy have also become the focus of German Navy. There are many submarines and reconnaissance ships operating at United States East Coast all year round. In particular, Naval Base Norfolk, the home port of American Navy Atlantic Fleet, has become the focus of monitoring for German Navy.
British fleet had just left Naval Base Norfolk when he was discovered by the reconnaissance ship of German Navy. While they were tracking, they were reporting to the country. However, British fleet used the cover of night to get rid of German Navy's reconnaissance ship.
Atlantic Ocean is vast, even though British fleet is huge. But it is undoubtedly very difficult to find a fleet on the vast ocean.
Kiel Harbor, German High Seas Fleet command. General Fleet Commander Reinhard? Scheer and Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Hipper are studying this information.
"What on earth do Americans want to do? Didn't they declare to remain neutral? This battle has nothing to do with them. But it is obviously too strange for them to send such a powerful fleet into Atlantic Ocean with great fanfare." Admiral Reinhard? Scheer frowned.
Although, the huge Grand Fleet composed of 12 Battleship is nothing to German Navy. German Navy can mobilize a fleet of the same size at any time to compete with it. Even a fleet larger than this was dispatched to launch an attack.
However, Germany is not willing to start a war with United States in this war if it is not necessary. Although, Germany already had an absolute advantage in the battle with Allied Powers. But it will take some time to achieve final victory. In particular, the landing in Britain campaign that is being planned will require a lot of time and resources. If under such circumstances, we start a war with a powerful country like United States, it will inevitably make the war last longer and consume more national power.
You know, Germany's domestic situation is already starting to have problems. Food and other supplies are almost in short supply. The government hopes that the war will be over within a year. That way, it won't have a big impact on the economy. Otherwise, even if it wins the final victory of the war, Germany's economy will also suffer heavy losses. At that point, more time will be needed to recover.
Therefore, although the Germany* military hopes to use this war to defeat United States, it will completely establish Germany's Hegemonic Status. However, due to limitations in national strength, they had to push back their plans. The target of United States is about to be defeated and placed in the next war.
"Who knows! Is it possible that Americans wants to have a confrontation with Imperial Navy like last time? Last time, we damaged one of their Capital Shipss. It seems that this lesson is not enough. We have to show them more powerful colors." Vice Admiral Hipper said.
Last time, American fleet tried to force his way into Prohibited Navigation Zone designated by Germany, which resulted in a confrontation between the two sides and almost caused a gunfire. But under the strong pressure from German Navy, American Navy had to retreat. This certainly makes United States and American Navy lose their face. But it also made the relationship between United States and Germany even worse.
"Would Americans want to launch a surprise attack on us at this time?" Vice Admiral Hipper said.
"This is impossible, Americans is not a fool. Now Allied Powers is about to be defeated by us. Even if they join the war, they will not have a chance to win. That will put them in crisis. Therefore, Americans should not be so unwise." General Reinhard? Scheer said.
"So, what exactly does Americans want to do?"
This has become a headache for General Reinhard? Scheer and Vice Admiral Hipper.
"No matter what, let's prepare our fleet. If Americans attempts to sneak attack us, then we will definitely make them pay an unbearable price!" Admiral Reinhard? Scheer said.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander." Vice Admiral Hipper nodded.
Under the command of Fleet Headquarters on the high seas, Commerce Raiding Fleet of German Navy entered a state of combat readiness. At the same time, the main force of High Seas Fleet also left the port one after another and sailed into Atlantic Ocean.