Admiralty, Toronto, Canada.
Sir Dudley Pound, Secretary of the Navy, Admiral John Tovey, Commander Antic, Admiral Andrew Cunningham, Deputy Commander, Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Ze, Commander of the Antic Fleet, Admiral Ernest King, and others all gathered here.
The main force of the U.S. Navy is heading north, but the speed of warships is obviously notparable to that of aircraft. Therefore, it will take time for the main fleet of the US Navy to arrive in the waters south of Newfounnd.
But the high-level officials of the two navies need to have a meeting first. Only in this way can it be ensured that the fleets of both sides can truly cooperate in this naval battle.
"Your Excellency, haven''t you figured out the size of the German fleet yet?" Admiral Harold Stark asked. This issue is also of greatest concern to the U.S. Navy.
"Your Excellency, we have dispatched many reconnaissance nes, seanes and submarines to the southeastern waters of Greend. However, the Germans were too heavily prepared. Our nes were shot down by their fighter jets, and the submarines were also shot down. It sank. Up to now, there is no definite news at all. I can only learn a few words from the telegrams that I know that the German fleet is very powerful." Sir Dudley Pound said somewhat helplessly.
After discovering that the German fleet appeared in the waters southeast of Greend, the British Navy has not stopped collecting intelligence on the German fleet. However, unfortunately, it has not been able to seed so far. Arge number of reconnaissance nes and seanes were shot down by the German Navy''s carrier-based fighter jets before they approached the German fleet. Some submarines that attempted to approach were sunk by anti-submarine frigates and destroyers of the German Navy. This made the British Navy only know that the German fleet that appeared in the waters southeast of Greend was very powerful. But how big the fleet is, they don''t know.
All the generals of the U.S. Navy could not help but frown. There was no way to obtain urate information, which would make them encounter many obstacles in the next battle. At the same time, they were always worried that this would be a conspiracy by the Germans.
"The Germans were obviously prepared for this. That''s why our reconnaissance nes, seanes and submarines were all killed by them." Admiral Nimitz said.
"Yes." Everyone nodded again and again.
"Your Excellency, has your country increased its troops to Newfounnd?" Admiral Harold Stark said.
Unable to figure out the size of the German fleet, it can only strengthen the defense of Newfounnd. In this case, even if Newfounnd is attacked by the Germans, it will not fall soon.
"We have already started to reinforce Newfounnd. The Army ns to send another five infantry divisions and one armored division to Newfounnd. In this case, even if the Germans want tond in Newfounnd, they will definitely collide there. It''s bloody. However, it will take time to send more than 100,000 people to Newfounnd. And the Germans, will they give us enough preparation time?" Sir Dudley Pound said.
Obviously, this problem is more serious. Now that the German fleet has appeared in the waters southeast of Greend, it means that they are not far from Newfounnd. If the German fleet really intends tounch an attack on Newfounnd, then, I am afraid that within two or three days, the battle will start. On the British side, it is obviously impossible to send arge number of troops to Newfounnd in such a short period of time. As for the U.S. Army, it is thousands of miles away. Even if they want to join the battle, it will take a longer time.
"Our fleet will arrive tomorrow at thetest. At that time, the two countries will form a joint fleet and go out to the eastern waters of Newfounnd to prepare to meet the German fleet. At this time, your country must seize the time to send additional reinforcements to board the fleet." Go to Newfounnd," said Admiral Harold Stark.
Sir Dudley Pound nodded: "There is no problem. Our fleet has also assembled and is ready to sail to the predetermined sea area at any time."
"Thest question is themand of thebined fleets of the two countries. Although, thebined strength of our two fleets is not much weaker than that of the German navy. However, if we continue to fight on our own, it is very likely that we will be defeated. The Germans defeated them individually. Therefore, the United States believes that the fleets of our two countries must bemanded jointly." Admiral Harold Stark continued. In fact, this question is what they care most about.
The generals of the British navy looked a little unnatural. The intention of the Americans is undoubtedly obvious, and that is to hope that in the next battle, the British fleet will obey themand of the American fleet.
The generals of the British Navy are undoubtedly very proud. While the navy of the British Empire ruled the world''s oceans, the Americans were still ying with small sampans. Even if they lost aplete defeat in thest world war, the generals of the British navy are naturally more suitable than the Americans tomand the fleet to fight against the Germans. What''s more, if themand is handed over, wouldn''t they have to obey the orders of the Americans next? What if the Americans use them as cannon fodder?
Dudley? Pound Sir also frowned. Although, they have long expected that the Americans will make requests in this regard. However, handing over themand in this way still made them a little unwilling.
"Your Excellency, our two countries are now facing a life-and-death crisis. Therefore, we must cooperate with all our strength. Only in this way, if we gather all the strength of our two countries and fight the Germans with all our strength, we will have a chance of winning. I promise , in the battle against the Germans, they will be treated equally and absolutely will not be treated differently." Admiral Harold Stark said. He knew what Sir Dudley Pound was worried about.
Sir Dudley Pound nodded: "Well, in this battle, the British fleet is willing to obey themand of the American fleet!"
Sir Dudley Pound knew that this was undeniable. After all, the strength of the American fleet is stronger than that of the British fleet. The shipbuilding industry of the United States is also far stronger than that of the United Kingdom. If the two countries want to unite against Germany, of course Britain will take the lead. Sir Dudley Pound was worried about Admiral Harold Stark''s guarantee. However, in order to ensure that they can resist the German navy''s attack, or even defeat the German navy in one fell swoop, they must let go of their prejudices and work together.