"Yoshida-kun, you mean that we are clearly heading to the airport on Pohnpei Island. But in fact, to force the German Navy to fight a decisive battle with us? Lieutenant General Nagumo Zhongichi asked.

"Yes, Nagumo-kun. There is no doubt that the strength of our capital ship fleet is far superior to that of the Germans. In a decisive battle with the capital ships of the Germans, both day and night, we have a good chance of victory. If we can inflict heavy damage on the capital ship forces of the Germans, this will give us an even greater advantage in naval warfare. Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

Among the 16 capital ships of the Combined Fleet, in addition to the Fuso-class battleships and Ise-class battleships that were commissioned in the early days, the 12 capital ships in the area are very powerful advanced capital ships, all equipped with powerful 410 mm guns. In particular, the Kii-class battleships and the Amagi-class battlecruisers were equipped with five twin 45-caliber 410-mm guns. Such combat effectiveness can definitely be regarded as world-class. On the other hand, the capital ships of the German Navy are all old warships that have been in service for more than 20 years. The generals of the Combined Fleet had every reason to believe that in the event of a decisive battle with the capital ships, victory would be theirs.

Admiral Yamamoto nodded, he undoubtedly thought the same thing, when the capital ship fought a decisive battle, the victory would definitely be the combined fleet. After all, their advantage in this area is simply too great.

"However, we have to guard against the attack of the German aircraft carriers. In previous battles, we have lost nearly 100 carrier-based aircraft. Now we have just over four hundred carrier-based aircraft. In terms of numbers, I am afraid that only about sixty percent of the carrier-based aircraft of the two fleets of the Germans were made. Lieutenant General Nagumo Zhongyi reminded.

The performance of the capital ships of the combined fleet of the navy of the island country is indeed very strong, but if it is besieged by the carrier-based aircraft of the German navy, the final result may still be very tragic.

"Indeed, this is a very troublesome question. However, if we grasp it well, we may be able to successfully sneak up on the aircraft carrier fleet of the Germans! Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo had a smile on his lips. In response to these possible problems, Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo has long had his plan.

"Yoshida-kun, do you have any plans? If we succeed this time, you will be a hero of the Empire. General Yamamoto said.

"Your Excellency, Commander, if our capital ship force appears in the waters north of Pohnpei Island, the Germans will certainly send a fleet to intercept us. They would have guessed that we were planning to repeat our old tactics and attack the airfield on Pohnpei. In order to keep Pohnpei, the Germans will definitely send their main fleet to intercept us. In this case, their aircraft carriers will be very likely to appear in the south of Pohnpei Island in order to ensure safety. At this time, if our 2nd capital ship formation can make a detour to the south of Pohnpei Island, then it will be possible to launch a surprise attack on the German aircraft carrier fleet. I believe that with the strength of four 'Amagi-class' battle cruisers, once they get close, it will be enough to tear all those aircraft carriers of the Germans to pieces! Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

There is no doubt that the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft has surpassed that of capital ships. However, in certain scenarios, capital ships can still easily kill aircraft carriers. For example, when the capital ship gets close, the aircraft carrier will undoubtedly suffer a catastrophe. The main guns of the capital ship can easily damage the aircraft carrier, or even sink it easily. The Amagi-class battle cruiser is the most powerful battle cruiser in the island nation's navy, with a speed of almost 30 knots and five twin 410mm guns, making it undoubtedly the best candidate for a sneak attack. Once the four Amagi-class battlecruisers succeeded, even if they could not destroy all the aircraft carriers of the German Navy, as long as half of them were destroyed, the combined fleet would win the naval battle.

General Yamamoto 56 began to frown and ponder, and this battle plan proposed by Lieutenant General Yoshida Zengo seemed to have a great possibility of success. Although, if you want to make it happen, you need to take risks. However, the islanders have never been afraid of adventure. As long as you can win, the risk is totally worth it.

"Gentlemen, what do you think?" General Yamamoto asked.

"It will be very difficult to find the location of the aircraft carriers of the Germans. If the German aircraft carrier is not found before dawn, the 2nd capital ship squadron will probably have to be besieged by the German carrier-based aircraft. Lieutenant General Nagumo Zhongichi said.

"Yes, but if we put forward an attack on Pohnpei, the German aircraft carriers should appear near the southern part of Pohnpei. So, the odds of finding them are still very good. Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

"What's more, the Germans will definitely not watch their airfield on Pohnpei Island destroyed by us. Whether they send capital ships to intercept us, or wait until dawn to send carrier-based aircraft to attack us, their fleet must be dispatched. In this case, it will undoubtedly give us an excellent chance for a decisive battle. Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

General Yamamoto nodded: "This is indeed a very good plan, and the chances of success are still very high." If we get the timing right, we have a good chance of winning. For example, after dark, the capital fleet arrived in the waters near Pohnpei Island. In this case, we will have enough time for a decisive battle with the main fleet of the Germans. The 2nd Capital Ship Squadron also had enough time to search for the location of the German aircraft carriers. Before dawn, the fleet retreated, whether victory or not was achieved. At the same time, the aircraft carrier squadron took off carrier-based aircraft to escort the capital ship fleet, and at the same time, it was also able to dispatch carrier-based aircraft to attack the main fleet or aircraft carrier fleet of the Germans. If we cooperate well, we can completely destroy the German fleet in one fell swoop and win! ”

Although, General Yamamoto also knew that it would be very difficult to successfully implement this complex battle plan. But if they succeed, then they will be able to win this naval battle. Therefore, General Yamamoto is willing to take this risk. At the same time, he also believes that the god of luck is on their side. The final victory must be theirs.

"Let the combat staff officers immediately improve this battle plan! This time, we're going to crush the Germans in one fell swoop! Admiral Yamamoto fifty-six ordered.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander!"