In the waters south of the Bismarck Islands, on the aircraft carrier "Aries", the flagship of the German Navy's Pacific Fleet, the fleet commander Konrad is resting? Admiral Abrecht woke up. When he knew what had happened, his face suddenly became very ugly.

When Conrad? When Admiral Abrecht arrived in the war room, Chief of Staff Oscar? Vice Admiral Kumets, commander of the capital ship formation, Theodor? Lieutenant General Bourchardi and Commander of the Aircraft Carrier Formation, William? Lieutenant General Canaris has arrived. Everyone also knew what was going on, so they all looked ugly.

"There is no doubt that this was a well-planned sneak attack on us by the islanders. They vile and undeclared war. Our airfields in the Mariana Islands were all destroyed by the capital ships and carrier-based aircraft of the islanders, and the losses were very large. A lot of planes were destroyed at the airport. Casualties among pilots and ground crews were also severe. After the destruction of these airfields, our power in the Pacific Ocean was greatly weakened. Now, we have to rely on the airfields in the Caroline and Micronesian islands and the Marshall Islands to defend ourselves against the attacks of the islands' navies! "Oscar? Lieutenant General Kumets said with a serious face.

Everyone's mood was very heavy, and after learning that there was an abnormal movement in the combined fleet of the island country's navy, they guessed that war would break out soon. But no one could have imagined that the navy of the island country would choose such a surprise attack. And it was such a big deal at birth that the German Navy paid a heavy price for it.

In this battle, the German Navy lost more than 600 fighters of various types. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the shore-based forces of the German Navy. You must know that on all the islands in the entire Pacific Ocean, the German Navy has only more than 2,000 shore-based aircraft. It seems to be a lot of them, but they are spread across the vast Pacific Ocean. Through this attack, the navy of the island country has almost emptied the German naval forces in this sea area. At the same time, this also brings a lot of variables to the next battle.

The strength of the island's navy was well known, as the German navy commanders knew. But they still have a lot of faith. The Pacific Ocean is far from the German mainland. But Germany has been operating here for many years. There are so many naval bases and airfields that can be coordinated. In particular, the performance of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy is significantly ahead of the navies of the island countries. With these forces, it will not be too difficult for them to defeat the island navy. But in fact, the performance of the island country's navy gave them a slap in the face.

"Gentlemen, it seems that we all underestimate the islanders. They are much crazier than we thought. If we don't give it our all, we're going to fail! Once we were not able to defeat the island navy. Or rather, there is no word that can suppress them. The war situation in the entire Western Pacific will deteriorate even further! "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht said with a serious face.

"Your Excellency Commander, we can't wait any longer, we must immediately go north, join the Indian Ocean Fleet, and prepare for a decisive battle with the combined fleet of the island navy! If we don't go north again, the navies of the island countries will definitely repeat their old tricks and use capital ship formations to sneak attack the Caroline Islands and the Micronesian Islands. Once the airfields on these islands are destroyed, our strength will be further reduced. In the next battle, we will be at a disadvantage! "Theodore? Lieutenant General Burchardi said.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. If we join the Indian Ocean Fleet, our strength will not be weaker than that of the combined fleet of the navies of the island countries. Even if we fight with them and lose both, we will have a bigger advantage. After all, we also have numerous shore-based aircraft to assist! "William? Lieutenant General Canaris also said.

Conrad? Admiral Abrecht nodded, he also knew that this was the way the island navy forced them into a decisive battle. If they had not gone to war, it would have been possible for the island's navy to continue its attack on the German navy's airfield in the Pacific in the same way. Even if the defense is tight, I'm afraid they will be able to get it. After all, the lead ships of the island nation's navy attack at night, unless they can be spotted and sunk by carrier-based aircraft during the day on the first day. Otherwise, the island's airport would not be able to resist it.

Of course, if the fleet of the German Navy sent its capital ships to engage in a night battle with the capital ships of the Navy of the island nation, it would be another matter.

"Order the Pacific Fleet to go north at once and join the Indian Ocean Fleet. Now, we have no other choice, we have to fight a decisive battle with the islanders! "Conrad? Admiral Abrecht ordered.

He also made up his mind and prepared for a decisive battle with the island navy. After all, the combined strength of the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet is no weaker than the combined fleet of the navies of the island countries. Even if it is a head-on fight, they also have a good chance of winning. What's more, they are backed by so many naval bases and airfields that they can be supported by shore-based aircraft.

The news of the surprise attack on the islands in the Pacific Ocean by the navy of the island countries was also reported to China as soon as possible. At that time, it was 9 p.m. on January 31.

Field Marshal Manstein, Minister of the Imperial Army and Chief of the General Staff, Field Marshal Raeder, Minister of the Navy, Albert Albert? Marshal Kesselring, Prime Minister Vahit, Foreign Minister Ribbentrop and other important ministers rushed to the palace.

"Your Majesty, our airfields in the Mariana Islands, as well as on the islands of Yap and Balbotuap, have been attacked by the capital ships and carrier-based aircraft of the islands' navy. These airfields were destroyed, with the loss of more than 600 combat aircraft. Although the counterattack of our pilots also shot down dozens of carrier-based aircraft of the Navy of the island nation. But we have lost control of this part of the sea. Marshal Raeder said with an ugly face. This is undoubtedly the biggest loss that the German Navy has suffered for so many years, and it is unacceptable to him.

Qin Tian was very calm, although the losses were a bit large, but for the German Navy, it was not a bone-wracking loss at all. Besides, sneak attacks are the usual way of island people. Even if they can win in this way in the early stages, the further back they go, the more disadvantaged they become. After all, the gap in national strength cannot be reversed by one or two sneak attacks.

"Gentlemen, we have been the victim of a shameless raid by the islanders. Once again, they are undeclared war on us! I declare that from now on we are in a state of war with the island nation. I authorize the army, navy, and air force of the German Empire to defeat the island nation at all costs in this war! Annihilate them completely! Qin Tian ordered.