"Commander Cunningham! Do you think we have so many supplementary aircraft carrier fleets this time, and can the carrier-based capabilities wipe out all the damn fascist German navy in the Mediterranean?"

A British naval officer named Marcos said to Cunningham beside him on an Essex-class aircraft carrier.

The officer was one of Cunningham's confidants, otherwise he would not be able to stand beside him and observe the situation on the sea from the command tower with him.

"It's hard to say, maybe! But the prerequisite is to know whether the German naval strength this time, and whether it is as powerful as the Battle of Sicily, and has a large number of advanced carrier-based aircraft to fight us!"

For Commander Cunningham, who commanded the Battle of Taranto in 1940, was the first to attack large military ports and warships alone, and sank half of the battleships of the Italian Navy, he did not respond immediately, but pondered for a moment and said slowly.

Because he is now the British Marshal and also serves as the British First Maritime Secretary, he is very cautious in every large-scale naval battle. He cannot be as proud as some of his officers, or feel depressed and fluctuating in the war.

Because he was an officer with the same fighting spirit as Nelson, and also because after taking over as commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, he swept away the delaying atmosphere of the Pound era, allowing the fighting spirit of the British naval officers and soldiers to revitalize their vigorous combat capabilities!

And during World War II, it was also because he independently supported the British Navy in adversity, allowing them to resist fierce attacks from the entire Italian Navy and Air Force and the German Southern Front Air Force.

In addition, he also achieved excellent performance in several large-scale naval battles, and as a representative of the Royal Navy, he participated in the meetings of Cairo, Tehran, Quebec, Yalta, and Potsdam, and later participated in the planning of the Normandy landing plan and the combat policy of the Royal Navy Pacific Fleet.

In short, Cunningham was a rare talent in Britain during World War II. Otherwise, he would not have been promoted to British Marshal by Churchill and also served as the British First Maritime Secretary; just like Goering, although many people in later generations did not have a good evaluation of him, if the other party did not have any scheming and ability, how could he become one of the confidants around Hitler?

So it is still an unknown who will win the battle between the aircraft carrier fleet led by Denitz and the British and American aircraft carrier fleet led by Cunningham.

"Commander Cunningham! I don't think we need to be so jealous of those newly rising German naval forces. Our British Empire has hundreds of years of naval combat experience and the most advanced fleet empire in the world. We will never lose to Germany, which has only submarines to fight!"

"And we can wipe out the German naval fleet once, so we can wipe out their fleet again! Even if they suddenly have aircraft carrier fleets, we will never be afraid of them!"

Marcos continued to say in a proud tone.

"Marcos! Don't underestimate the enemy! The last time you didn't participate in the Sicily Battle, you didn't know how powerful the German aircraft carrier fleet was. Moreover, they also have a very advanced carrier-based aircraft fleet. If we face their aircraft carrier fleet again, it will be a big unknown!"

"If we are proud and arrogant when the enemy is strong and we are weak, then in this naval battle, we will continue to repeat the same mistakes in the naval battle of Sicily!"

Looking at Marcos, who looked arrogant and did not take the German aircraft carrier fleet seriously, Cunningham reminded the other party in a serious tone.

At the same time, he also had a bad sense of the person in his heart, and he also cursed in his heart why he chose such a proud and complacent guy to be one of his confidants. Did he look down on the German army as much as he did at that time?

Marcos knew nothing about Cunningham's psychological activities, so he still spoke ill of the German naval illusions and looked down upon him with a sarcastic face.

"Commander Cunningham! Our front-line reconnaissance aircraft group and fighter aircraft group have discovered and tracked the German reconnaissance aircraft group, and are now fighting with the opponent's carrier-based aircraft group. The battle situation is at a disadvantage. They ask us to provide support immediately, otherwise the entire army will be destroyed, because the carrier-based aircraft group dispatched by the German army is very large!"

"And it is the F-8D fighter that has injured many of our carrier-based aircraft. The name of this carrier-based aircraft is the intelligence reconnaissance by our scouts inside Germany!"

While the planes of Britain, the United States and Germany were fighting, the aircraft carrier fleet of Cunningham, 460 nautical miles away, had also received an emergency telegram from the front line. So a combat staff officer named Robbie hurriedly to Cunningham who was talking to Marcos and said in panic.

"What!"

Upon hearing this, Cunningham immediately said in surprise.

"Hey! These German guys are here! I'm still waiting for their arrival and defeating them all in the Mediterranean, so that they can know that our British Empire's navy is the most powerful navy in the world!"

Marcos, who was opposite to Cunningham's expression, said happily and surprised.

"Commander Cunningham! What should we choose to do? Should we send reinforcements to support our reconnaissance aircraft units immediately?"

The combat staff officer Robbie was not in the mood to pay attention to Marcos' arrogant performance, but asked Cunningham anxiously.

"Yes! Send our fighter carrier-based aircraft fleet immediately to fully support our reconnaissance aircraft troops in combat against Germany! At the same time, let our aircraft carrier fleet speed up, move closer to the German aircraft carrier fleet, and prepare for the attack!"

Cunningham agreed immediately.

"By the way! Before the battle, use radar to reconnaise how many aircraft carrier fleets and combat aircraft the other party has dispatched this time, and submarines are already there!"

Before the other party could reply, Cunningham continued to issue combat orders.

"Yes! Commander!"

In response, the combat staff officer Luo Baiji immediately nodded and agreed.

Then he ran to the communication room like a charge, ready to convey Cunningham's orders to the fleets and the airlines.

"I hope God bless us in this naval battle, we must defeat those German troops and win! Otherwise, the morale of our naval, army, air and other forces will be in trouble!"

When the back of the combat staff officer Robbie completely disappeared into Cunningham's eyes, he said with great concern.

"Commander Cunningham! Let me lead a fleet to fight the invading German fleet this time! I promise I will definitely be able to beat them to a fallen wave!"

Looking at Cunningham's seemingly worried look, Marcos immediately said to Cunningham with a very happy tone with a bright smile.

"Well! Since you are so confident, I will let you command a battleship!"

"But before the war begins, you must obey me, be careful of the sudden attacks of the German submarine group and the strength of the newly emerging aircraft carrier fleet of the German army! Don't be misled by your pride!"

Looking at Marcos standing majestic like a powerful soldier, Cunningham persuaded in a deep tone.

"Yes! Commander Cunningham!"

In order to obtain command, Marcos agreed immediately without thinking.

Of course, his promise was just a coping method. In his heart, he did not put the German navy approaching as the most powerful enemy. He just regarded the opponent as an insignificant opponent who could easily defeat.

The biggest mistake he made now is to underestimate the enemy and be complacent.
Chapter completed!