Chapter 1613 Fight with all your might

Canada, Toronto, Admiralty.

Sir Dudley Pound, Secretary of the Navy, Admiral John Tovey, Commander Atlantic, Admiral Andrew Cunningham, Deputy Commander, Admiral Harold Stark, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Ze, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet, Admiral Ernest King, and others all gathered here.

The main force of the U.S. Navy is heading north, but the speed of warships is obviously not comparable to that of aircraft. Therefore, it will take time for the main fleet of the US Navy to arrive in the waters south of Newfoundland.

However, the top leaders of the two navies need to have a meeting first. Only in this way can it be ensured that the fleets of both sides can truly cooperate in this naval battle.

"Your Excellency, have you still not figured out the size of the German fleet?" Admiral Harold Stark asked. This issue is also of greatest concern to the U.S. Navy.

"Your Excellency, we have dispatched many reconnaissance planes, seaplanes and submarines to the southeastern waters of Greenland. However, the Germans were too heavily prepared. Our planes were shot down by their fighter jets, and the submarines were also shot down. It sank. Up to now, there is no definite news at all. I can only learn a few words from the telegrams that I know that the German fleet is very powerful." Sir Dudley Pound said somewhat helplessly.

After discovering that the German fleet had appeared in the waters southeast of Greenland, the British Navy never stopped collecting intelligence on the German fleet. However, unfortunately, it has not been able to succeed so far. A large number of reconnaissance planes and seaplanes were shot down by the German Navy's carrier-based fighter jets before they approached the German fleet. Some submarines that attempted to approach were sunk by anti-submarine frigates and destroyers of the German Navy. This made the British Navy only know that the German fleet that appeared in the waters southeast of Greenland was very powerful. But how big the fleet is, they don't know.

All the generals of the U.S. Navy could not help but frown. There was no way to obtain accurate information, which would make them encounter many obstacles in the next battle. At the same time, they were always worried that this would be a conspiracy by the Germans.

"The Germans were obviously prepared for this. That's why our reconnaissance planes, seaplanes and submarines were all killed by them." Admiral Nimitz said.

"Yes." Everyone nodded.

"Your Excellency, has your country begun to increase its troops to Newfoundland?" Admiral Harold Stark said.

Without knowing the size of the German fleet, it was only possible to strengthen the defense of Newfoundland. In this case, even if Newfoundland is attacked by the Germans, it will not fall soon.

"We have already started to reinforce Newfoundland. The Army plans to send another five infantry divisions and one armored division to Newfoundland. In this case, even if the Germans want to land in Newfoundland, they will definitely collide there. It's bloody. However, it will take time to send more than 100,000 people to Newfoundland. And the Germans, will they give us enough preparation time?" Sir Dudley Pound said.

Obviously, this problem is more serious. Now that the German fleet has appeared in the waters southeast of Greenland, it means that they are not far from Newfoundland. If the German fleet really intends to launch an attack on Newfoundland, then, I am afraid that within two or three days, the battle will start. On the British side, it is obviously impossible to send a large number of troops to Newfoundland in such a short period of time. As for the U.S. Army, it is thousands of miles away. Even if they want to join the battle, it will take a longer time.

"Our fleet will arrive tomorrow at the latest. At that time, the two countries will form a joint fleet and go out to the eastern waters of Newfoundland to prepare to meet the German fleet. At this time, your country must seize the time to send additional reinforcements to board the fleet." Go to Newfoundland," said Admiral Harold Stark.

Sir Dudley Pound nodded: "There is no problem. Our fleet has also assembled and is ready to sail to the predetermined sea area at any time."

"The last question is the command of the combined fleets of the two countries. Although, the combined strength of our two fleets is not much weaker than that of the German navy. However, if we continue to fight on our own, it is very likely that we will be defeated. The Germans defeated them individually. Therefore, the United States believes that the fleets of our two countries must be commanded jointly." Admiral Harold Stark continued. In fact, this question is what they care most about.

The generals of the British navy looked a little unnatural. The intention of the Americans is undoubtedly obvious, and that is to hope that in the next battle, the British fleet will obey the command of the American fleet.

The generals of the British Navy are undoubtedly very proud. While the navy of the British Empire ruled the world's oceans, the Americans were still playing with small sampans. Even if they lost a complete defeat in the last world war, the generals of the British navy are naturally more suitable than the Americans to command the fleet to fight against the Germans. What's more, if the command is handed over, wouldn't they have to obey the orders of the Americans next? What if the Americans use them as cannon fodder?

Sir Dudley Pound frowned too. Although, they have long expected that the Americans will make requests in this regard. However, handing over the command in this way still made them a little unwilling.

"Your Excellency, our two countries are now facing a life-and-death crisis. Therefore, we must cooperate with all our strength. Only in this way, if we gather all the strength of our two countries and fight the Germans with all our strength, we will have a chance of winning. I promise , in the battle against the Germans, they will be treated equally and absolutely will not be treated differently." Admiral Harold Stark said. He knew what Sir Dudley Pound was worried about.

Sir Dudley Pound nodded: "Well, in this battle, the British fleet is willing to obey the command of the American fleet!"

Sir Dudley Pound knew that this was undeniable. After all, the strength of the American fleet is stronger than that of the British fleet. The shipbuilding industry of the United States is also far stronger than that of the United Kingdom. If the two countries want to unite against Germany, of course Britain will take the lead. Sir Dudley Pound was worried about Admiral Harold Stark's guarantee. However, in order to ensure that they can resist the German navy's attack, or even defeat the German navy in one fell swoop, they must let go of their prejudices and work together.