On May 12, British Vice Admiral Martin led a fleet of 12 battleships from the U.S. Navy's base in Norfolk and sailed into the Atlantic. It's just that these warships are now flying American flags. For the sake of secrecy, they would not change to the St. George flag of the British Navy until the outbreak of fighting.

Of course, this is because the Americans opened the door wide to them. Otherwise, none of this would have been possible. Not to mention anything else, even if the British bought a battleship, it would not be so easy to hide it and get familiar with it without being discovered by the Germans.

The U.S. government is undoubtedly taking a big risk by doing so. Once Germany finally finds out, it will inevitably cause a serious rift in their relationship with Germany. Although war will not break out, it will inevitably be attacked by Germany after the war. Of course, even if Americans don't. After Germany won the World War, in order to ensure its own status and security, it will spare no effort to suppress the United States. For the sake of its own interests, the United States could only do everything in its power to weaken Germany as much as possible in the war. In this way, they will be less stressed after the war.

As for whether the Combined Fleet of the Entente could defeat Germany in one fell swoop in this decisive battle. The United States is not very optimistic about this. Although the combined fleet of the Entente has many capital ships and is also very strong. But it's not the case that the more capital ships, the stronger the strength. The German navy had established itself as the supremacy of the seas through one naval battle after another.

However, none of this has anything to do with the United States, they are just spectators in this decisive battle at sea. And also took the opportunity to slaughter the British. Those warships that did not perform well were sold at sky-high prices. This makes them have the funds to build new capital ships in the future. In addition, by seizing the British colonies, they successfully entered the southern Caribbean. This is very helpful in consolidating the position of the United States in this region and protecting their interests.

It can be said that it is precisely because of this that the United States has become the biggest winner in this naval battle.

After the British Royal Navy was defeated, the U.S. Navy became the most powerful maritime force after the German Navy. In addition, the relationship between the two countries is also very bad, and even almost broke out in a big war in the Atlantic. Therefore, the movements of the US Navy have also become the focus of attention of the German Navy. There are a number of submarines and reconnaissance ships that operate on the East Coast of the United States all year round. In particular, Norfolk Naval Base, home port of the US Navy's Atlantic Fleet, has become the object of key monitoring by the German Navy.

No sooner had the British fleet left the Norfolk naval base than it was discovered by reconnaissance ships of the German Navy. They follow up and report in-country. However, the British fleet, with the help of the cover of night, got rid of the reconnaissance ships of the German Navy.

The Atlantic Ocean was vast, even though the British fleet was huge. But it is undoubtedly very difficult to find a fleet on the vast ocean.

Port of Kiel, Command of the High Seas Fleet of the German Navy. Fleet Commander Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer and the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Hipper, are studying this piece of information.

"What are Americans trying to do? Didn't they declare their neutrality? This battle has nothing to do with them anymore. But it was obviously too strange for them to send such a powerful fleet into the Atlantic with great fanfare. "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer frowned.

Although, a huge fleet of 12 battleships, for the German Navy, was nothing at all. The German Navy was ready to mobilize a fleet of the same size to contend with it. Even a fleet larger than this was dispatched to attack.

However, Germany was not willing to go to war with the United States in this war, if it was not necessary. Although, Germany already had an absolute advantage in the war with the Entente. But it will take some time to get the final victory. In particular, the planned landing on British soil will require a lot of time and resources. Under such circumstances, if a war is started with a powerful country like the United States, it will inevitably make this war last longer and consume more national strength.

You know, the situation in Germany has already begun to have problems. Food and other supplies are running out of supply. The government hopes that the war will end within a year. In that case, it won't have much impact on the economy. Otherwise, even if the war were to be won, the German economy would have suffered the same heavy losses. When the time comes, it will take more time to recover.

Therefore, although the German* military very much hoped to use this war to defeat the United States and completely establish Germany's hegemony. However, due to the constraints of national strength, they had to push back the plan. It is about to take down the goals of the United States and put them in the next war.

"Who knows! Could it be that the Americans still want to have a confrontation with the Imperial Navy like they did last time? Last time, we rammed and damaged one of their capital ships. It seems that such a lesson is not enough. I'm going to have to give them more powerful colors. Lieutenant General Hipper said.

The last time the U.S. fleet attempted to force its way into a no-sail zone demarcated by Germany, the result was a standoff between the two sides, which almost led to a misfire. But under strong pressure from the German Navy, the US Navy had to retreat. This, of course, has left the United States and the U.S. Navy with no face. But at the same time, it has also made the relationship between the United States and Germany worse.

"Will the Americans want to launch a surprise attack on us at this time?" Lieutenant General Hipperl said.

"It can't be, Americans are not stupid. Now the Entente is on the verge of being defeated by us. Even if they join the war, they will not have a chance to win. That would put them in danger. So, Americans shouldn't be so unwise. "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer said.

"So, what exactly do the Americans want to do?"

This became Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer and Lieutenant General Hippel have a headache.

"Anyway, let's get our fleet ready. If the Americans try to sneak up on us, then we will definitely make them pay an unbearable price! "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer said.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Hipper nodded.

By order of the command of the High Seas Fleet, the German Navy's broken flotilla was brought into combat readiness. At the same time, the main forces of the High Seas Fleet also left the port one after another and sailed into the Atlantic.