At Hitler's request, the Weser exercise was brought forward to 16 January, and all the troops and logistical personnel involved in the war began to move as quickly as possible to make the final sprint for the smooth launch of the campaign. Pen ~ fun ~ cabinet www.biquge.info In order to confuse the public, the three German army groups on the Western Front began a new round of military exercises just after Christmas. A total of 7 divisions of troops were withdrawn from the Western Front without realizing it, and quietly waited for the moment of action in northern Germany.

With fireworks and bells, the turbulent year of 1939 will soon be a thing of the past, and a new page in world history will soon be opened. For the people of all Europe, the year that has just passed is unforgettable: they have witnessed how the conflict between Germany and Britain and France has gradually intensified and spiraled out of control, and finally let Ares, the god of war who has been sealed in a sea urchin bottle for 20 years, roar out and return to the earth.

Even the Germans, who are now in their prime, are still far from showing the same fervor for war as they did in 1914 – after all, it was not only the French who suffered heavy casualties in the world war, but also the total number of German soldiers killed was as high as 2 million. In addition, 760,000 civilians died unnaturally as a result of the naval blockade. If the proportion of deaths is counted, Germany's 4.1% is second only to France's 5%, the second highest among all the belligerent countries, and even more tragic than Russia!

In order to raise the people's confidence in victory and enhance their enthusiasm for war, at 8 p.m. on December 31, Hitler, who had not made a public speech for a long time, walked into the central broadcasting room and resumed his old job. Speaking of which, Hitler was also influenced by Roosevelt: the many fireside chats initiated by the latter since he took office have had excellent results. When the Germans returned home at the end of a busy day to enjoy a modest but generous dinner, they were first amazed at the sound on the radio, and then within a few breaths they were captured by Hitler's fiery words.

“…… The year 1939 was a glorious year destined to go down in the annals of the German nation for a thousand years. In March, we quelled the Czech unrest and reincorporated the region, which had been ruled by Austrians since ancient times, into the Greater German territory of the Germanic peoples. Germany's national honour was greatly enhanced, and the Germanic national dignity was prominently demonstrated. At this time, the ferocious and vicious Allies were already extremely afraid of the righteous rise of Germany; In order to prevent the industrious and resilient High Germans from gaining the respect and status they deserve, they shamefully and despicably colluded in a vain attempt to use the ugly scoundrel of Poland as a foreign aid to encircle us on both sides. ”

“…… In the face of the brutal wolves with fangs, all the German people gathered their strength and used our glittering armor and iron fists to inflict a painful thunderous blow on these vicious enemies who rushed forward in a frenzied manner. With 20 years of out-and-out hatred, the officers and men of the army swept across the Polish plain like the Rhine. Lovely East Prussia would never again be separated from Germany, and the oppressed Germanic peoples of Danzig and Silesia had finally ushered in their liberation. Poland, the most unforgivable freak born by the Treaty of Versailles, was completely annihilated in just one month - this was the shameful end of this despicable country that had stolen German territory and brutally enslaved the Germanic peoples. ”

“…… At the same time as the thunderous decapitation of this lackey of Poland, we also slapped the loudest slap in the face to the British, the lord of vicious dogs. The Navy's glorious assault on Scarpa Flow, and the subsequent successful breakdown, gave the ferocious British bandits their first taste of the pain and punishment of war. If Britain wants to stifle our rise, we will plunge the sword directly into his heart! This was both a historic victory for Germany and the only way we could talk to the English bandits; Only by shell to shell, rifle to rifle, to completely trample the British into the mud of the sewers, can Germany usher in a real dawn of peace. ”

“…… The year 1940 will also be remembered in the annals of national history for Germany because of its historical significance. We will further strengthen our self-defense and revenge against Britain and France, and while firmly defending the fruits of the victory of National Socialism, we will make Britain and France pay the due price for their past crimes. If we don't want to repeat the shame of 1918, the national tragedy of 1923, and the poverty and pain of 1929~1932, let's fight for national dignity and future happiness! On this path of struggle, there is no room for slackness and hesitation: either the enemy will step on our corpse, or we will step on the corpse of the enemy to meet the victory! ”

Inside the naval headquarters in Berlin, Commander-in-Chief Raeder snapped off the button on the radio. At his level, there is no need to listen to such inspiring speeches anymore. Now his only concern was the imminent conquest of Norway by the Navy. Even though it was New Year's Eve, Raeder chose to stay in his office and review various documents and reports related to the war.

Familiar footsteps sounded from the corridor, and in a short time they appeared in front of the doorway, and the figure of Schnywinger, the chief of the naval staff, appeared in the room, his slightly wrinkled face with an exhaustion that could not be concealed. Raeder motioned for the person in front of him to sit down on the sofa, and then said directly, "Winnie, how is the preparation of the carrier-based aircraft?" ”

"A total of 384 carrier-based aircraft from the four aircraft carriers have been overhauled and placed in the hangars of each aircraft carrier. Taking into account the possibility of operating close to the British mainland this time, the number of fighters on board was increased compared to the previous one: 2 Hippel-class light carriers with a total of 90 fighters and 54 torpedo bombers, and 2 Zeppelin-class aircraft with 96 fighters and 144 torpedo bombers. The pilots are on leave and are expected to return to the team on January 10. The planes and pilots belonging to the Blucher will be temporarily concentrated on the supply ship Penguin and will wait until the former rendezvous with the main fleet before proceeding with the transfer. Schniwenger said.

Reddell nodded, a slight smile on his face. This carrier-based aviation unit is his proudest force at the moment, even surpassing 2 Bismarck-class heavy battleships. Thinking of the Navy's experience in developing carrier-based aircraft, Raeder couldn't help but be full of happiness: fortunately, he was persuaded by Fang Yan to give enough support to the development of aircraft carriers. Otherwise, how could the German Navy have the initiative today?

Thinking of Fang Yan, Raider suddenly frowned slightly. He pondered for a moment, then said, "Winnie, what do you think I should assign to Jonas?" Since the Führer forcibly promoted him to brigadier general, it has been difficult for me to find him a suitable place in the fleet. (To be continued.) )