Chapter 1041 Must end

"Your Excellency, our counterattack in the Chesapeake Bay still failed. In this battle, we lost more than 20 submarines, more than ten light cruisers, and more than 30 destroyers!" Minister Daniels looked confident. Responsibly reported to President Woodrow Wilson.

After the Norfolk naval base was completely destroyed by the German fleet, Secretary Daniels, Admiral William Benson and Admiral Henry Mayo went to the White House to report the results to President Woodrow Wilson. However, despite their meticulous preparation, they still lost, which made them very shameless.

"Is it still lost? It seems that we really have nothing to do with the Germans!" President Woodrow Wilson sighed. In his heart, he was very helpless. If the U.S. Navy can make the German fleet pay a considerable price in this battle, then they can fight for less losses during the peace talks with Germany.

However, it now appears that the U.S. Navy simply has no strength to confront the German fleet! The well-prepared counterattacks all ended in failure. If the resistance continues, the losses of the US Navy will only increase.

"From now on, order the navy to stop attacking the German fleet!" President Woodrow Wilson said.

The three ministers, Daniels, had a burst of shame and anger on their faces.

"Your Excellency, are we going to concede defeat to the Germans so soon?" Admiral Henry Mayo asked. Such a result really made it difficult for them, the senior leaders of the US Navy, to accept it.

"We are really not the opponents of the Germans. If we continue to fight, we will only pay more casualties. Instead of this, it is better to stop resisting, and it can be regarded as saving some seeds for the navy. This time our war with the Germans After all, it will end. After the end, we will rebuild the navy. Warships are easy to build, but qualified officers and soldiers are not so easy to train. The surviving officers and soldiers of the navy are the most precious treasure of the navy! It can no longer be lost in vain," said President Woodrow Wilson.

Secretary Daniels and others knew that there was no way for President Woodrow Wilson to make such a decision. The navy itself does not live up to expectations, let alone defeating the German navy, it does not even have the ability to cause some losses to the German navy. Under such circumstances, it is natural to admit defeat. Fortunately, however, President Woodrow Wilson does not seem prepared to give up the Navy. After this crisis is over, the navy will still be vigorously developed. In this case, the U.S. Navy is not completely without opportunities in the future.

It's just that the German navy launched an attack on the United States, which was a heavy blow to the United States. Despite the best efforts of President Woodrow Wilson's government. However, the American people may not buy it. After this crisis is over, it is hard to say whether President Woodrow Wilson's presidency will remain stable. If the new president is unwilling to continue to support the navy, this will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to the U.S. Navy.

Of course, they can only keep these worries in their hearts at present.

"Your Excellency, if the U.S. Navy has a chance to re-emerge in the future, we can no longer provoke the German Navy until we are fully sure. The German Navy is far stronger than ours and has many more cards than us. Therefore, the next We must be fully prepared once. Otherwise, if we rashly challenge the German Navy again, I am afraid that we will still fail.” Admiral William Benson said.

For the U.S. Navy, this experience is undoubtedly summed up with blood. However, it was too late for them to understand this experience. The U.S. Navy has already paid an extremely heavy price for this.

President Woodrow Wilson nodded. He also knew that if they were given another chance, they would definitely not be able to act rashly like this. In that case, the U.S. Navy will only fail again and again. Even if the United States is strong, it can't stand such failures again and again! In that case, the United States may soon be consumed by its national strength. In that case, it will be very difficult to ensure the security of one's own country, not to mention competing with Germany for world hegemony.

After Minister Daniels and others left, President Woodrow Wilson summoned Secretary of State Bryan.

Now, all military efforts can be declared a failure. Then, in order to ensure the interests of the United States, we have to find ways to end this dispute in other ways. Otherwise, the United States will only pay a greater price.

"Your Excellency, the Navy has failed again in the Chesapeake Bay. Obviously, our navy's current strength cannot stop the Germans at all. Our long coastline is already undefended for the Germans. .” President Woodrow Wilson had a wry smile on his face.

Brian nodded. He also knew that the navy's failure this time made them no longer confident to fight against the Germans. Since there is no other way to do military action, it seems that the only option is through diplomatic means.

"Your Excellency, we have been in contact with the Germans many times. However, the Germans don't seem to want to make peace with us. However, I think this is because the Germans deliberately hang us, and their navy wants to continue to be aggressive. Or , and they want a higher asking price," Bryan said.

"It can be seen that the Germans want to destroy our shipbuilding capabilities on the east coast. Before this goal is achieved, they will not negotiate peace with us." President Woodrow Wilson said with a wry smile.

Obviously, if Germany's goal is achieved, it will be a serious blow to the US shipbuilding industry. At that time, those ports and shipyards will need to be rebuilt, which will cost a lot of money. If possible, President Woodrow Wilson certainly hoped that the conflict could be brought to an end as soon as possible. But unfortunately, the initiative is not in their hands.

"No matter what, the conflict between us and the Germans can no longer continue. In that case, we will only pay more losses. Therefore, this damn conflict must end as soon as possible!" Wood President Luo Wilson said.

"Your Excellency, even if the Germans' asking price is high?" Bryan asked.

"Yes, no matter how high it is, it can't compare to our loss if the conflict continues!"