Published at 13th of February 2023 06:50:19 AM

The conference room of the White House is already full of senior officials of the US government and important generals of the military. However, everyone's faces were very ugly. Especially the generals of the navy, it is like a dead mother.

The news of the disastrous defeat of the U.S. Navy in the Azores naval battle has spread. Although it was only known to senior cabinet officials and major military generals, everyone was deeply shocked by the news like a storm.

"God! I can't believe that our powerful navy is no match for the Germans. In this case, wouldn't the Germans be invincible? How could we defeat them? If we failed, wouldn't we lose? End the war?" said a senior cabinet official.

"The failure of the navy has made it almost impossible for us to defeat the Germans. Now, I am afraid we can only find a way to fight for a decent peace."

When the admirals heard such a conversation, their faces were even more ugly. It's as if the Navy has become the sinner of the entire United States.

"His Excellency is here!"

Everyone stood up quickly, and the whispers disappeared completely.

"Everyone, please sit down." President Roosevelt said.

"Everyone, the decisive battle between our navy and the German navy has already been decided. However, unfortunately, we lost to the Germans again. Although the navy officers and soldiers fought bravely and tried their best. However, because both sides The gap in strength is too great. Therefore, in the end, we still lost." President Roosevelt said.

President Roosevelt attributed the main reason for the failure to the too strong German navy. This obviously does not want to dampen the enthusiasm of the navy. Although the navy failed this time. However, in the ensuing war, the navy is still a very important force. Once the navy loses confidence and is completely defeated by the German navy, then the mainland of the United States may be hit by the Germans.

A group of military and political generals nodded again and again. Everyone is not a fool, so they naturally know President Roosevelt's intentions. In addition, now that the U.S. Navy has failed, even if it is held accountable, it is useless. In that case, it will only further damage the strength of the US Navy.

After hearing these words, the generals of the navy obviously looked better.

"General Stark, tell everyone about the loss of the navy!" President Roosevelt said.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President." Admiral Harold Stark nodded.

"During the Battle of the Azores, the Navy lost 15 aircraft carriers, 9 capital ships, 19 heavy cruisers, 28 light cruisers and 63 destroyers. In addition, the carrier aircraft suffered heavy losses, with less than 200 aircraft left The carrier-based aircraft was destroyed. The losses we caused to the Germans were very limited. The Germans only had one aircraft carrier and one battleship sunk. Another three aircraft carriers and five battleships were severely damaged. Four heavy cruisers, We sank 13 light cruisers and 18 destroyers." Admiral Harold Stark said with a black face.

There is no doubt that such battle damage is a complete shame for the US Navy.

The senior cabinet officials and military generals present here also have serious faces. Although they knew the navy had suffered a fiasco before, they didn't know the specific results of the battle. But now, the navy has suffered such heavy losses, which undoubtedly made them truly feel how tragic the naval battle was.

"Gentlemen, it is obvious that we were too optimistic and underestimated the strength of the German Navy before deciding to go to war. Therefore, we paid a heavy price for it. However, we have no other way out. Although we did not Declare war on Germany. But in fact, our two countries are already at war. The Germans will not give us another chance. Therefore, in addition to doing our best to resist the German invasion and defeat them, we will never There is no other way," said President Roosevelt.

"Yes, Your Excellency. This can be seen from the fact that the Germans assembled a large fleet in the waters near the Azores to fight us. The Germans are obviously well prepared. Now that they have won, then , They launch a larger-scale attack on us, and even invade the United States, I am afraid it will happen soon." Secretary of State Hull said.

"Your Excellency, we must resist the German attack and not let them land on the American mainland. Otherwise, our country will be in turmoil."

Senior cabinet officials all talked in one go.

The east coast is the richest place in the United States. Once the flames of war really burn to the mainland of the United States, I can't imagine what it will be like.

"Everyone, we don't want the Germans to burn the flames of war to our homeland. But we have no other choice now. We must prepare for the worst. Even if the Germans really attack our homeland , we absolutely cannot compromise." Admiral Marshall said.

The generals of the U.S. Army have all expressed their attitudes. The Navy failed, making the U.S. Army even more nervous. But even so, their attitude is still very tough. After all, the strength of the U.S. Army has also expanded a lot now.

President Roosevelt nodded, very satisfied with the Army's attitude.

"Although the navy failed in this battle, the navy will not give up just yet. As long as there is one ship in the U.S. Navy that has not been sunk, we will not let the Germans land on our land!" Harrow Admiral de Stark said.

"Very well, I hope the Navy can do this and fight the Germans to the death for the benefit of the United States." President Roosevelt said.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President. The U.S. Navy will definitely fight to the death!" A group of generals of the Navy expressed their opinions one after another.

"Gentlemen, the navy is now in a state of desperation. I hope that from now on, more resources will be allocated to the navy, so that the navy can quickly recover its strength. The navy's aircraft carriers and other warships, as well as carrier-based aircraft, must be built first. The sailors and pilots of the Navy must also be replenished first. Do you have any opinions on this?" President Roosevelt asked.

A group of generals in the army were a little reluctant about this. However, they did not show it. After all, they would be safer with the navy up front fighting the Germans. Only when the navy is completely wiped out, the Germans will land in the United States. Before that, they all just need to watch the battle from the sidelines.