Battle of Bermuda

The American Carrier Strike Group deployed from Virginia in 1945, while Britain deployed their two carriers following the Battle of Jutland victory. Great Britain also launched aircraft from their airfield on Bermuda.

The battle commenced in the area later known as the Bermuda Triangle, several miles off the coast of the island.

Initially, the two sides met via carrier based aircraft, with the American fighters proving superior. However, the American weapons, particularly the torpedos, proved ineffective. Thus, the American navy was forced to rely on their dive bombers.

Prince Regent Thomas was among the marine officers who stormed the beaches of Bermuda. For his command efforts, he was awarded the Medal of Valor.

Following a close victory of the navy at sea, the Americans attempted an amphibious assault on the island of Bermuda. American marines landed on the shores, but faced significant defenses from British Royal Marines. With heavy losses over several days, control over the sea and air supported an American victory on land.

With the Battle of Bermuda costing much more supplies and men than anticipated, the follow up invasion of Europe was postponed. Other nations of the Pan-American Confederation, including Gran Colombia and Argentina, commissioned their own aircraft carriers in support of a naval invasion.

The battle proved to be legendary, with the area of the Bermuda Triangle later being foretold as haunted due to the high death rate.

The difference between American and British strategies proved to be nullified. American carriers emphasized offense, carrying close to 90 aircraft. British carriers emphasized defense, with heavier armor, but closer to 50 aircraft. However, American aircraft engineering surpassed the British. British numbers being close to their American nemesis, the advantage was with the Americans.