"General, Theodor? The fleet led by General Burchadi was only a little more than a hundred kilometers away from the island fleet. If you set out to intercept it now, you can expect to encounter it in two hours. Also, Otto of the Indian Ocean Fleet? The fleet under General Schnywinter was a little farther away, more than two hundred kilometers away. "Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumets replied.

If the traces of the island nation's fleet can be found now, the German Navy can dispatch the main fleet to intercept it. In this case, there would be no need for the fighters deployed on Pohnpei Island to evacuate. Even after dawn, they were able to dispatch warplanes to attack the combined fleet of the island's navy. If all goes well, the German Navy can take this opportunity to defeat the combined fleet of the island nation Navy in one fell swoop and win this naval battle.

Conrad? Admiral Abrecht nodded, and the traces of the island nation's navy were exposed, which made the worry in his heart dissipate a lot. The initiative in the naval battle also seems to have returned to the hands of the German Navy, and they can calmly arrange and strive to defeat the island navy in one fell swoop and win this naval battle.

"To Theodor? General Bourchadi sent a telegram asking him to lead the fleet and prepare to intercept the German navy. Send a telegram to the Indian Ocean Fleet as well, let Otto? General Schnywinter led the fleet to reinforcements. With only eight of our capital ships, I am afraid that we will not be able to completely defeat the main fleet of the island country's navy. "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht ordered.

"Yes, General." Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumets nodded. If the main fleets of the two fleets converge, there will be 15 capital ships. Defeating the main fleet of the island country's navy will not be too much of a problem. After all, with the assistance of gun-sighting radar, the capital ships of the German Navy would have taken advantage of the battle at night.

"In addition, the search for traces of aircraft carriers of the Navy of the island nation continues. I remember, there were four more powerful battle cruisers in the Navy of the island nation, right? They may be staying with their carriers. Find them, and after dawn send out shore-based aircraft or carrier-based aircraft to attack, and kill them in one fell swoop. In that case, we win outright. "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht said.

Defeating the main fleet of the combined fleet of the navy of the island nation is only the first step. The biggest threat is still those aircraft carriers. By destroying those aircraft carriers, the German Navy was able to win the war.

"Yes, General, I'll arrange it!" Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumets replied.

Got Conrad? Immediately after Admiral Abrecht's order, the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet of the German Navy went into action. The main fleet of the Pacific Fleet, which was closer to the main fleet of the combined fleet of the navy of the island nation, was the first to rush to intercept. Although the main fleet of the Pacific Fleet consisted of only eight capital ships, they were confident that they would fight the main fleet of the Combined Fleet. No matter how bad it is, it will be able to hold them back and hold out until the main fleet of the Indian Ocean Fleet arrives. When the time comes, their odds will be greater.

On the battleship 'King' of the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy, Theodor? Lieutenant General Bourshadi was very excited, perhaps because he had drunk two cups of strong coffee in a row, and he was not sleepy at all.

Although the adjutant reminded him that the battle would probably break out in two hours, and that it would be a big battle that would last for hours, he could go and rest first.

But, in such a situation, Theodor? Where can Lieutenant General Bourchadi still sleep? This is a large-scale battleship duel! After the rise of aircraft carriers and the replacement of battleships as the absolute main force of the Navy, such battleship duels are very rare. Now finally there is such an opportunity, Theodore? Lieutenant General Bourchadi was naturally overjoyed.

Theodore? Lieutenant General Bourchadi was a believer in the cannons of the megaship. Although it has long been proven that the replacement of capital ships by aircraft carriers is a fact that no one can change. However, he still loves this huge and mighty capital ship. The main guns of the capital ship fired, and the shock of destroying the world made him even more obsessed with it.

"General, Your Excellency the Commander has allowed us to hold back the islanders first, and then join forces to deal with them after the capital ships of the Indian Ocean Fleet arrive." This was stated by the chief of staff of the battleship formation, Rear Admiral Felix.

Theodore? Lieutenant General Burchadi shook his head: "No, my chief of staff. I want to try how much damage we can do to the islanders with these eight capital ships. Don't they look down on these old capital ships of ours? Then let them see that these old ships, which made great achievements in the last world war, still have strong combat power in this war! ”

Germany stopped building capital ships and turned to the development of aircraft carriers, which made other countries that continue to build capital ships continue to ridicule the German Navy for relying on old capital ships that have been in service for more than 20 years. This also made the generals of the German Navy hold their breath in their hearts all the time. In the current war, it is undoubtedly the best way to vent anger.

"But, General, wouldn't that be a bit risky?" Major General Felix asked. After all, the German Navy wanted to ensure victory in this war.

"Don't worry, there won't be a problem. Didn't we conduct a number of exercises before? If it was during the day, we might be a little more dangerous. But at night, it's different! "Theodore? Lieutenant General Bourchardi had a confident smile on his face.

Fighting during the day, the line of sight will not be affected, and the hit rate of the capital ships of the island navy will not be too low, even if it is inferior to the capital ships of the German navy. But at night it's different. The lead ships of the German Navy could use radar to guide the shelling, which kept the hit rate at a high level. But the shooting of the capital ships of the navy of the island country can only rely on experience and luck. In this comparison, it is natural that the German Navy will take advantage.

Major General Felix thought about it, and this was indeed the truth, so he no longer refused.

Little by little, the main fleet of the Navy of the island nation and the battleship formations of the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy are getting closer and closer. The formation of the main ships of the navy of the island nation did not know that the enemy was coming. And the battleship formations of the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy were ready for battle.

Just after 10 p.m., the two fleets encountered. The first large-scale capital ship duel in this world war began.