The New Commander

Chapter 20

Chancellor Office, Berlin, Germany

4 SEPTEMBER 20XX

War Room

Hans takes a seat near the military attaché, Daniel D. Eisenhower. "Anführer, als wir die Nachricht von unseren Verbündeten hörten, schlage ich vor, dass wir mit unserem eigenen Langstreckenbomber mit Düsenantrieb angreifen. damit wir zuerst Großbritannien angreifen und ihre Luftwaffe und ihre Marine lahmlegen konnten," said Alfred Jodl. "Ich kenne diesen General Alfred. Aber wir brauchen die Unterstützung unserer Marine-Verbündeten, da die Schiffsmädchen eine Basis in Newsport, West Virginia, halten. Mr. Eisenhower, können Sie diesem Admiral Halsey sagen, dass die Hauptflotte von Ironblood ausrücken soll, und ihm sagen, dass wir nachkommen werden, wenn unsere Marine in der Nähe von Deutschland ist," said Schmidt.

"I will gladly to tell him that sir. However, I need to know what your plan is, my Fuhrer," said Daniel. "Our plans were deploying the Messerschmitt Me 400, and the Horten H.XVIII long-range bomber until the IronBlood shipgirls return to serve the Fatherland," said Schmidt. Suddenly, Daniel, receives a phone call. After a few talk, he looks to the member of the war room.

"Gentleman, we receive the order from the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Charles Donegan. The Congress permit to all-out assault on the Britain's waters, and air. They dispatched Task Force 45, led by USS Saratoga and USS Lexington. And the IronBlood Main Fleet, already on the move. Currently they are in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. IronBlood leader's Bismarck told me that, Admiral Nimitz, has ordered, the IronBlood ship in the Atlantic region to turn back to Germany and prepare to launch an airstrike to hit London," said Eisenhower.

"I see, thanks for sharing the info Mr. Eisenhower. We wish that our nation keeps the relationship, in this war," said Schmidt. "You have our gratitude Fuhrer. Our tech and raw materials will arrive in Brest France occupied port," said Eisenhower. "Then, this will conclude our meeting," said Schmidt as he stands up as the meeting is about to close. Eisenhower and a few US military attaché stand up to pay respect to the German Chancellor, before they leave for their embassy.

230 Miles to Brest Port, France

Iron Blood Main Fleet

Bismarck's ship

The fleet was ordered to set sail, at 2nd September. The fleet consist, Bismarck, Pommern, Schlieffen, FDG, Odin, Peter Strasser, Graf Zeppelin, Roon, Leipzig, Nurnberg, Z21, Z22, Z25, Z26, and Z35. Nest to them, is the striking Force, consist of Scharnhorst, Gneisanau, Weser, Agir, Z46, Z28, Z36, Z18 and Z19.

"Lord Bismarck, this is U-556. Nothing to report, as our path is clear as sky, my Lord," radioed the submarine. "Thanks, for the scouting, U-556, maintain radio silenced for now, I'll meet you back at Brest,' said Bismarck. "U-556, roger and out!" said U-556. As the fleet is sailing smoothly, suddenly, Bismarck notice that the Striking Force Flagship change course. "Scharnhorst, what are you doing??!!" ask Bismarck through the radio. "Forgive me Lord Bismarck, I just receive a transmission from USS Saratoga, about Royal Navy Task Force bearing 245º. Distance 200 nautical miles, and enclosing. For the Glory of IronBlood, my fleet will personally engage the enemy. You Lord Bismarck need to continue the mission!!!" said Scharnhorst.

"I see. Goodluck then!! For the Fatherland!!" said Bismarck. She kept her cool by sending the Striking Fleet with her eyes only. "Maintain radio silence and I'll see all of you at Brest!!" said Bismarck as a farewell signature. Then, she saw Scharnhorst leaving the, and went south west of their position. "All ships, full speed ahead!!" said Bismarck.

US ATLANTIC FLEET

USS Saratoga

Under the command of Saratoga, the fleet consist of large number capital ship set sail to join in the Operation Jupiter. The ship that will participate are, Missouri, Iowa, Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington, Georgia, Lexington, Saratoga, Intrepid, Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Wasp, Ranger, Casablanca, Langley, New Orleans, Astoria, San Francisco, Quincy, Vincennes, Minneapolis, Bremerton, Anchorage, Seattle, Richmond, Memphis, Marblehead, Concord, Biloxi, Atlanta, Reno, Juneau, Bailey, Bache, Bush, Stanly, Stephen Potter, Maury, McCall, and Cassin have been mobilized after the word from the President. Because of the fleet is to large, it divided into two.