Last time, in order to support Britain, the United States sold almost all of its naval capital ships to the British. The Americans made a lot of money from it.

But in just a few years, the great industrial power of the United States has allowed them to regain a number of powerful capital ships. Once again, the U.S. Navy developed into a powerful navy second only to the German Navy. But unfortunately, their second naval power did not exist for long, and they were once again beaten back to their original form by the Germans.

"Your Excellency, the strength of the German aircraft carriers is clearly greater than it was in the last world war. It seems that in recent years, although the Germans have not built capital ships, they have gone more far-reaching in the construction of aircraft carriers. Our first aircraft carrier has just begun construction. Therefore, we need to invest more so that we can catch up with the Germans in this area. Otherwise, we will never be able to defeat them. Minister Daniels said.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded: "I will find a way to persuade Congress to give the Navy a special appropriation for the development of aircraft carriers." In the future, we will definitely build a powerful aircraft carrier fleet that is definitely not inferior to the Germans. ”

Treasury Secretary McAdoo nodded, although the financial pressure on the United States is now very high. However, in the event of a crushing naval failure, they must find a way to invest heavily in developing the navy so that it can quickly recover its strength and even become stronger. Otherwise, the national security of the United States cannot be guaranteed, let alone confrontation with Germany. Unless the United States is willing to give up the struggle for hegemony and willingly accept the suppression of Germany. Otherwise, military investment is indispensable.

"Your Excellency, the Navy has failed. So what do we do next? In the Azores, however, there are still more than 40,000 officers and men of the Marine Corps. Secretary Garrison said.

After the defeat of the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, which landed on the Azores, became a lone force. With logistical supplies completely cut off, they simply won't be able to hold out for much time. Even before the logistics were cut off, they would have been wiped out by the Germans with naval guns.

"Can the Marines hold on to the Azores?" Secretary Garrison shook his head.

"In terms of supplies, we have transported a lot. That's enough for more than 40,000 people for three months. However, the Germans will not give us that much time, their naval guns will fire all the time. When the time comes, the Marines will suffer heavy casualties. Garrison said.

"Your Excellency, we may consider bowing to the Germans. In this way, our tens of thousands of troops will be able to withdraw. It's just that if we bow to the Germans, their asking price will certainly be quite high. Secretary of State Brian said.

Now that the war has been lost, they have to figure out how to deal with the aftermath. In the event of a complete defeat for the Navy, the Marines cannot afford to lose any more. The U.S. Marine Corps has only more than 100,000 people in total, and this is still the strength of the expanded army. The 1st and 2nd divisions are the elite among them. If it is lost, the US Marine Corps will really lose its vitality.

"Bow your head?" Woodrow? The expression on President Wilson's face kept changing. If he could, he certainly didn't want to bow to the Germans. But now, it seems, they have been forced to the point where there is no way back.

"What do you think, gentlemen?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked. In his heart, there is undoubtedly some unwillingness.

"Your Excellency, there is no way around it. This time, we lost again. If we don't throw in the towel, then the losses will only be greater. McAdoo said.

Garrison and Daniels both nodded. Although this result is undoubtedly too bitter for them. However, they can only swallow this bitter fruit by themselves! Otherwise, they will pay an even greater price.

"Well, Your Excellency, contact the Germans and tell them that this conflict is nothing more than a misunderstanding. Hopefully, it will not affect the relations between our two countries. The most important thing is that the troops deployed in the Azores should be safely withdrawn. If the conditions of the Germans are not too harsh, they can consider agreeing to them. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Brian nodded. It's just that he thinks in his heart that this is undoubtedly a very difficult task. The navies of both sides, but they almost even hit the dog's brain, how could it be a misunderstanding? The U.S. Navy is almost completely wiped out!

Of course, even if it is such a big loss. If the Germans agree that this is a misunderstanding, it will undoubtedly be very beneficial to the United States. In this way, they will be able to suffer less losses. However, Brian knew it was almost impossible. With such a good opportunity, how could the Germans easily let it go? If the tens of thousands of people in the Azores want to return to the United States safely, the US government will inevitably pay an extremely heavy price for this. Even, if the talks collapsed, all the tens of thousands of people would die in the Azores. At the thought of this, Brian couldn't help but shudder.

The British Cabinet learned of the fiasco almost at the same time.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill looked as if he had expected the defeat of the American fleet.

"The Germans are not so easy to deal with, and the Americans are still a little too eager. If they wait a little longer, they will be even stronger. In that case, they may not have the strength to challenge the Germans. Now, more than a dozen capital ships have been lost again, and it takes a lot of time and a lot of financial resources to rebuild, which is really not cost-effective. Churchill said.

"Now, Americans should have a headache about how to deal with the aftermath. Germans are a lot of good stubble! "Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Grey said.

"It's very difficult! The Germans will not tolerate such behavior of the Americans. Churchill said.

Indeed, the German Emperor Qin Tian was very dissatisfied with the actions of the Americans this time, and made up his mind to punish the Americans, so how could it be a misunderstanding that could be explained clearly?