The Lion City, the home port of the German Navy's Pacific Fleet. Most of the main ships of the Pacific Fleet are anchored here. In addition to the Lion City, Cam Ranh Bay in Annam is also an important base.

As tensions mounted, all of the Pacific Fleet's current capital warships returned to their home port in the Lion City, awaiting orders. Patrolling the outer waters are all small and medium-sized warships. In addition, the submarine forces subordinate to the Pacific Fleet have deployed a large number of submarines in the western Pacific, especially along the coast of the island countries, to closely monitor the movements of the navies of the island countries.

In the Pacific, the island navy was the worst enemy of the German navy. All the main forces of the US Navy were assembled in the Atlantic, and it looked as if it had completely abandoned the Pacific Ocean and was fighting with Germany for control of the Atlantic. This forced the German Navy to deploy heavy forces in the Atlantic. After all, for Germany, the Atlantic Ocean is also fundamental, and there can be no mistakes. Otherwise, the homeland will be threatened. In that case, the situation of the battle will have a very big impact.

The strength of the navy of the island country is also very strong. Originally, with the national strength of the island nation, it was impossible for them to maintain such a powerful navy. However, with the full support of the United States, the navy of the island nation was able to develop rapidly. If the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy alone, I am afraid that it will not be an opponent of the navies of the island countries. Only by cooperating with the Indian Ocean Fleet will they have a chance of winning.

Of course, this is just a slight chance of winning. There are too many uncertainties in naval warfare, and the slightest carelessness may lead to a rout in naval warfare. Until the final result is out, no one can guarantee that the final victory will be achieved.

On the morning of January 29, 1940, a telegram shattered the tranquility of the German naval base in the Lion City. Konrad, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy, who had just woken up? Admiral Abrecht, summoned the Chief of Staff of the Fleet, Oscar? Vice Admiral Kumets, commander of the battleship formation, Theodor? Lieutenant General Bourchardi, commander of the aircraft carrier formation, William? Lieutenant General Canaris.

"Gentlemen, the U-204 boat has just sent a telegram that they have found that all the warships of the island navy anchored in the Sasebo military port have disappeared. In my opinion, this is something that we should be wary of. All, I decided that from now on, the entire Pacific Fleet, will be brought to the highest combat readiness, ready to prevent a surprise attack by the navies of the island nation! "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht said.

"Your Excellency, Commander, is the island navy coming at us? Maybe it's just a simple transition. "Chief of Staff Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumets said.

After all, once the fleet enters the highest state of combat readiness, it is almost equivalent to entering real combat. The island nation has not declared war with Germany now, and it is not too drastic to react so much now.

Conrad? Admiral Abrecht shook his head: "The situation is tense now, and it is impossible to be too cautious. After all, now the combined strength of the Navy of the island countries is much stronger than our Pacific Fleet. Once it is attacked by the islanders, if the losses are heavy, the consequences will be very serious. We must not give the navy of the island country a chance to attack us! ”

Conrad? Admiral Abrecht has been commander of the Pacific Fleet for several years, and he has been focusing on the island's navy for many years. Because he knows that in this world war, the island navy is his worst enemy. If they are not able to defeat the island navy, the huge island army will land in the South Seas. Although the German Army now has 400,000 elite troops deployed in the South Seas, Konrad? Admiral Abrecht did not believe that the Army was capable of holding the South Seas. The only way was for the German Navy to defeat the island navy, so that the South Seas would be spared. Without the cover of the navy, no matter how strong the army of the island nation is, it is impossible for them to swim to the South Seas.

"This afternoon, the capital ship formation and the aircraft carrier formation have all left their home port and are ready to fight!" Conrad? Admiral Abrecht then ordered.

If the islanders really dare to go to war, it is undoubtedly very dangerous to let the main force of the fleet stay in the port at this time. This is tantamount to giving the empire a living target. If you are attacked by the enemy with all your might, the losses will be very serious.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumetz and Theodor? Lieutenant General Bourchardi replied. They all know, Conrad? Admiral Abrecht's purpose for doing so.

"Your Excellency, Commander, if we find the main force of the island nation's navy at sea, can we attack first?" Theodore? Lieutenant General Burchardi asked.

Conrad? Admiral Abrecht hesitated for a moment, and then said with a firm face: "If you really find the main fleet of the island navy and the situation is favorable to us, I authorize you to take the initiative to attack. All the responsibilities and consequences are borne by me. I'll ask the Admiralty later. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Theodore? Lieutenant General Bourshadi nodded. With this mandate, they will be much more flexible in how they deal with the crisis.

In any case, it will be inevitable that the island nation and Germany will be enemies. Even if the two sides have not yet torn their faces and really started a war. But Conrad? Admiral Abrecht also knew very well that if there was really an opportunity to inflict heavy damage on the navy of the island nation, they would never let it go. In this case, the German Navy would have an advantage in the Pacific. The next battle will also be easier. Therefore, even if it is risky to provoke a war, it will definitely not be pursued at home. Not only that, but I'm afraid it will also give him a great credit.

"Your Excellency, Commander, are we going to inform the Indian Ocean Fleet?" Fleet Chief of Staff Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumetz asked.

"Well, the Indian Ocean Fleet is here to inform that this time our two fleets will join forces against the islanders! Let them be careful. "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht said.

With the strength of the Pacific Fleet alone, it is difficult to overwhelm the navies of island countries. Only by uniting with the Indian Ocean Fleet will they have a chance of winning.

In the afternoon of the same day, the main fleet of the German Navy's Pacific Fleet left the home port of the Lion City. Five 'King-class' battleships, three 'D-Fringel-class' battlecruisers, four 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers, this is the main force of the Pacific Fleet. And in the northern waters of Australia, there are four 'Nassau-class' battleships and three 'Blucher-class' battlecruisers of the Indian Ocean Fleet, and four 'Wilhelm-class' aircraft carriers.