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The Third Empire - Chapter 1078

Published at 19th of October 2021 11:37:39 AM


Chapter 1078: 1078

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"Next year, our other two Hindenburg class ships will be completed and put into active service. At the same time, Zeppelin Earl class ships No. 3 and No. 4 will also be put into service next year. In this way, by next year, we can complete half of our construction plan in plan Z." After the HMS Hindenburg set sail, at the naval base, Randall reported to Shrek on the progress of plan Z.

In short, the current situation is quite good, especially after the integration of French and British industries, it is not difficult for the German Navy to storm troops.

After all, in history, Britain and France made warships alone, which was quite efficient, not to mention that they are now all produced by Germany.

"However, these warships are far from enough to really own the sea power of the Pacific Ocean." "The war machine in the United States has started, and their warships are also being manufactured rapidly. The strong industrial foundation of the United States is the capital that they can survive the war at any time," Herrick said

Although the U.S. Navy suffered losses in Pearl Harbor, it can recover in only one year. At no time can we underestimate the Americans.

In contrast, island countries can't. island countries with scarce resources can greatly hurt their vitality as long as they fail once.

"So, shall we advance our plan to destroy their shipbuilding industry on the east coast of the United States?" Said Randall.

With the rapid expansion of the Navy's strength, Randall is eager to compete for Atlantic hegemony, destroy the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and bomb the east coast of the United States into ruins!

Chirac shook his head: "no, we must remain on the defensive at sea until the Soviet problem is solved. We want to deter Americans, but we can't enter a state of war. "

Germany cannot fight on two fronts. Now Germany still focuses on the Soviet Union!

"Randall, the task of the Navy now is to digest these warships and really form combat effectiveness. When we need them, we must give full play to our maximum combat effectiveness at any time. By the way, we must pay close attention to the expansion of the Marine Corps."

To land across the sea, there must be a Marine Corps. Now the German Marine Corps is only a few divisions, which is not enough. There must be at least 30 divisions! There must be enough landing ships!

Cross sea landing, that's not a word.

Hearing what xierik said, Randall showed embarrassment: "head of xierik, now our army and air force are expanding, and our navy can't recruit enough personnel for the time being."

Of course, Randall wants to expand the scale of the Marine Corps, but it is difficult for him to recruit only qualified sailors, and he can't recruit tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people to join the Marine Corps.

Germany's insufficient population has always been a problem.

"This can further recruit some people from our allies, such as Britain and France." "The treatment is the same as the rest of us. Those who fight bravely can also become holy Aryans," hirek said

Redton was delighted to hear this. In this case, don't worry about personnel!

Marine Corps, the mortality rate is quite high! When landing on the enemy's beachhead across the sea, even a ship of people will be killed. Therefore, it is quite appropriate to recruit a certain proportion of personnel from other countries in the Marine Corps. Let them bleed and sacrifice for the Empire in exchange for a happy life for future generations!

Of course, the entry into service of the mighty German battleship Hindenburg has attracted the attention of the world. Just as Chirac is working hard for the development of the Empire, the other side of the ocean is also worried about it.

"The Iowa class battleship we are building now cannot effectively cope with future risks." In the hospital in New York, Roosevelt was still recovering from his injury. Navy Secretary Frank Knox rushed to New York to report to Roosevelt.

"The displacement of the German Hindenburg class has exceeded 70000 tons, the caliber of the main gun is 460mm, and the Daiwa class of the island country is similar to that of the German warship, while our Iowa class has a full load displacement of only about 50000 tons and the main gun is 406mm." "Now, in order to deal with this threat, our navy must start the construction of the next class battleship as soon as possible," Frank said

In history, the Iowa class has been the largest battleship in the United States, but now, due to the stimulation of Germany and island countries, the United States has also started the plan of a new generation of battleships: "our displacement should reach about 80000 tons and the main gun caliber should exceed 500mm, so as to continue to maintain the advantage of the sea."

Hearing Frank's words, Roosevelt picked up his cigarette and smelled it on his nose. Now he can't smoke, so he can only have a good time.

"If we continue to increase the displacement, can our battleships still pass through the Panama Canal?" Roosevelt asked.

All U.S. battleships must consider passing through Panama. Even the Iowa class limits the width to 33 meters. Therefore, the length of the warship has to be increased to become an elongated battleship and reduce the stability.

Because the United States has this demand, they need to be able to switch between the two oceans at any time and rush for help. If they go around the southern end of South America, it will take too long.

Iowa class is a limit. If you continue to increase the length, the stability of the warship will decline.

"It's impossible. Our newly designed battleship will be 37 meters wide." "At the same time, in terms of quantity, we need to build at least ten, eight in the Atlantic and two in the Pacific," Frank said

Ten battleships, this budget is definitely a lot! After all, there are only six Iowa Class Battleships in history, and the construction of such battleships requires a huge budget.

Even if the United States has strong financial resources and has transferred to the war system, I'm afraid it can't afford it.

"Although our current opponent is the island country, the island country lacks resources and is not afraid of it. What we are really worried about is still the strong German army. There is no doubt that Germany must have a plan to fight against us. Hirek's words are clearly aimed at us." Frank continued.

"Damn it, at this time, the Soviet Union still flirts with Germany. Otherwise, we can use the Soviet Union to contain Germany." Rosford clenched his teeth and remembered that the Soviet Union had invited Chirac at the military parade and that the two sides had reached so many agreements. He felt that Stalin's fool was really hopeless.

If the United States is finished, the next one must be the Soviet Union!

"Then delay the construction of aircraft carriers. Start two of these battleships as soon as possible." Roosevelt said.

The budget is so large. To build battleships, we have to slow down the aircraft carrier.

Frank frowned. Battleships are important and aircraft carriers are important! However, it seems that this is the only compromise.




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