"Thank you, gentlemen, for your efforts. Let's win this attack! According to the reconnaissance of our reconnaissance planes, we destroyed all six airfields that were attacked. In this battle, we destroyed more than 600 German combat aircraft! Throughout the eastern part of the Philippines and the Mariana Islands, there was no longer the power of the Germans. We'll be very safe in this part of the ocean! General Yamamoto smiled.

This time, the victory of the combined fleet was beyond his expectations. Before winning, even he didn't expect it to be so smooth. Although there were some twists and turns in this attack, it was generally acceptable to them.

The senior generals of the combined fleet were also full of excitement. Victory in the first battle was undoubtedly an excellent boost to the morale of the fleet. This is undoubtedly of great benefit to winning this war.

"Your Excellency, it is under your wise leadership that we have been able to achieve victory. The Germans are strong, but we will be able to defeat them this time! Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. After we destroyed the German aviation base in the Mariana Islands, we had enough room to turn around. This sea area can be used as a decisive battle place between us and the Germans. With the strength of the Combined Fleet, it is completely possible to defeat the Germans in this battle! Lieutenant General Tsunoda Kanji also said.

General Yamamoto nodded with satisfaction, he was undoubtedly very satisfied with the confidence and fighting spirit of the generals. At the beginning of the war, everyone was more or less worried. But now, after this victory, everyone's confidence is undoubtedly stronger.

Vice Admiral Nagumo Tadaichi also had a smile on his face; as an expert in air warfare in the combined fleet of the navy of the island country, he certainly believed that there was still a considerable gap between the carrier-based aircraft force of the combined fleet and the German navy. But he also believes that if this battle is grasped well, there is a good chance of victory. As long as the Combined Fleet is able to defeat the German Navy's Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet, they will be able to become the hegemon of the Western Pacific and the entire Pacific and Indian Oceans. Although the German navy was still very strong, they had to guard against the Americans. So, for a long time to come, the Combined Fleet will be able to sit back and relax. Once the island country's army captures Nanyang and Australia, it will be able to obtain a huge amount of resources from here. At that time, the military strength of the island nation will develop by leaps and bounds because of these resources.

"Gentlemen, this victory is only a preliminary victory. Let's not forget that the Pacific Fleet of the German Navy and the Indian Ocean Fleet still exist. Moreover, our offensive this time has been exposed. Next, the German fleet will go all out. So, for us, the real battle has just begun. Only in the next battle, the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Germans are also eliminated in one fell swoop, can we truly achieve the final victory! General Yamamoto said.

Although this victory made him very satisfied, it did not make him flutter. He was well aware that this victory did not break Germany's bones. The two fleets of the German Navy were the greatest threat to the Combined Fleet. Only by destroying the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet of the German Navy will they be able to achieve real victory.

"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander!" The smiles on the faces of the generals faded. As you know, now is not the time to be truly happy. It was too late to rejoice after the complete defeat of the German navy.

"So, what do you think about what we should do next to defeat the Germans?" General Yamamoto asked.

"Your Excellency Commander, I'm afraid we will have to be more careful in the next battle. The Germans, having suffered a loss, will certainly be more cautious. According to the information received, both the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet of the German Navy had disappeared. To be sure, they must have rushed to the battlefield. This made it necessary to be prepared to fight the German fleet. Lieutenant General Nagumo Zhongichi said.

General Yamamoto nodded with a serious face, he also knew that it would not be so easy to win again. However, if they can win again, the Combined Fleet may be able to seal the victory.

"Gentlemen, although it is very difficult to defeat the Germans. But for the sake of the Reich, we had to defeat the Germans! General Yamamoto said.

"Your Excellency, Commander, after the destruction by us of the German airfield in the Mariana Islands. Then they only have airports in the Caroline, Micronesia and Marshall Islands. Among them, there is only one small airport on the Caroline Islands, and there are not many planes parked, but more seaplanes for reconnaissance. But they have three airports on the island of Pohnpei, in the Micronesian archipelago. There, more than 400 combat planes were parked, and their strength was very strong. If we can destroy the airfield on Pohnpei Island in one fell swoop, it will give us another big victory. At the same time, it can further compress the space for the Germans to move. The scope of our activities can also be further expanded. It will be very advantageous for the next decisive battle with the Germans! Lieutenant General Yoshida said.

"Do you want to repeat the old trick and send the capital ship battle team to attack Pohnpei Island? However, the Germans will be prepared this time, and it will not be so easy for us to succeed again. General Yamamoto said.

The Germans have already suffered a loss, and it is almost impossible for them to suffer the same loss again.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. The Germans will definitely be on guard. However, we could take advantage of this opportunity to engage in a decisive battle with the German fleet.

If we send a fleet of capital ships to attack Pohnpei Island, and the Germans want to stop us, there is only one way, and that is to send capital ships to fight us in a decisive battle. I believe that with the strength of the 16 capital ships of the Combined Fleet, there will be absolutely no problem in defeating the 15 old capital ships of the Germans. If we can successfully sink the capital ships of the Germans, then we will win most of the time. The next battle will undoubtedly be much easier to fight. Lieutenant General Yoshida said.