"President Roosevelt has approved our plan, and we can now formulate this offensive mission according to our own ideas." Sims said to Majiphin at the US Navy Headquarters in Pearl Harbor. At this time, Fletcher and Benson were also present, and the top leaders of the US Navy were almost gathered, but the only Germans were missing!

"Don't we notify General Su Xiong of this offensive?" said Fletcher, who, on the one hand, thought it would be a very impolite act to not tell the Allies when he made such a plan. On the other hand, because, deep down, Fletcher thought that the German fleet was still very reliable and had a combat power, and you could disagree with the German suggestions, but you must respect the German fists!

"I will notify General Su Xiong. After all, this is a ritual. The German Navy is unlikely to participate in our operation this time. They may only use 1, 2 main battleships at most. The seriously injured German Navy battleships still need to be repaired. Because the specifications of the two countries' navies are different, the severely damaged Bavarian-class battleships need to be returned to the local area for maintenance. Germany's next wave of support is probably very low because they are now busy delivering to our foreign-sold battleships. The German Navy must ensure the size of its fleet."

"So, if nothing unexpected happens, this maritime offensive will only be the battleship Mecklenburg and the aircraft carrier Zeppelin. General Suxiong may not participate in this battle, but Lieutenant General Redel is possible." Sims said.

"Okay, if this happens, we will have a lot of trouble." Old Fletcher sighed and said. To be honest, he really doesn't like this kind of political calculation. Indeed, the Suxiong fleet has indeed lost the qualification to become an independent combat force until now. Only one of the four majestic Bavarian-class battleships can be used normally, and then one aircraft carrier Zeppelin.

As an imperial admiral, Su Xiong was indeed inappropriate to command two main battleships. The Germans could not afford to lose this person. Therefore, if the US Navy did not invite Su Xiong to serve as the highest command, then Su Xiong would be excluded from the command of this operation. Of course, if the Germans asked to continue to participate in this battle as observers, it would be possible, but it is estimated that the Germans could not bear this face.

Therefore, there is no doubt that after Su Xiong was ruled out, if the German warships participated in this battle, then Redel had to lead the team. He was a lieutenant general and had limited troops, so naturally he could not have a significant impact on the decision-making of the battle. Therefore, the Americans have solved a problem that has always existed but most people can avoid, that is, the German fleet is not very obedient! Although Su Xiong's "not very obedient" saved the army of Fletcher and Pershing to some extent, it is estimated that no commander likes such subordinates! Sims does not like it, and the US government can even describe it as disgust!

The so-called butt determines the head, so perhaps Sims does not like to make such a scheming plan. If we put aside each other's position in our hearts, Sims is still willing to make friends with Su Xiong and Redel. But now, Sims must lead the way to formulate this plan that allows the Germans to contribute, and at the same time does not allow the Germans to speak. Overall, this idea is a bit unethical. But Sims still did it. Even Majiphin, the most pro-German Majiphin, did not express anything about Sims' approach, which means that the top leaders of the US Navy have reached an agreement, and Fletcher, who just now is a senior executive, can only express regrets.

"Okay, let's start talking about the serious matter now!" Sims calmed down his emotions and said, "We are about to launch an offensive. The offensive led by the US Navy. We will cross New Ireland. When the Japanese main fleet has not yet recovered completely, we will take the initiative to attack Japan's bases, ports and various facilities in the former Dutch East India region with our naval guns and carrier-based aircraft! Cut off the Japanese Navy's transportation lines and at the same time severely damage the Japanese's war potential. If possible, we will even arrive at Kalimantan and burn their oil fields!"

"Attack Kalimantan?" When Sims said this, Old Fletcher was shocked. He really didn't expect his boss to have such great ambitions! "This, we have to cross the depths of the Japanese Navy and Army to reach the Kalimantan Island where they are fortified layer by layer. Such a long-distance expedition will definitely not be hidden. The final result is likely to be facing the Japanese fleet and land-based aviation forces that are ready. Once a war is held in an extremely unfavorable situation, the consequences are likely to be unimaginable." Old Fletcher thought for a while and said.

"Actually, I think the most realistic thing is to attack Japanese facilities on New Guinea Island. We use carrier-based aircraft to attack airports during the day, and at night, use battleship artillery to attack ports or coastal facilities. We can even divide a small fleet to carry out maritime breakups and completely isolate New Guinea Island." Old Fletcher made a quite conservative suggestion.

"This can only serve very limited tactical purposes. The Japanese are not stupid. They have considered the possibility of shelling along the coast. Therefore, most important military facilities, such as airports, warehouses, factories, etc., are built far away from the coastline. Even in the port, they have deployed minefields on the periphery and may have arranged submarines. Of course, the most important thing is that it is impossible for us to completely blockade New Guinea. The Japanese can use British ships to transport supplies. Although we have previously implemented a long-range blockade in eastern Australia, the United States has no intention of going to war with the British."

"So, in this way, our attack on New Guinea Island became a bit useless. The value of the coastal port targets was not as great as we thought, and we also had to risk being attacked by Japanese land-based aviation forces and submarine forces." Sims said.

"But through the attack on New Guinea, we can at least cut off the route of Japan's transportation of supplies to the Bismarck Islands. In this way, if we can take New Ireland through the efforts of the navy, and then take New Britain, it will be considered a major battle victory." Fletcher himself is more inclined to conservative plans and tactical flat push.
Chapter completed!