Chapter 1210: The Power of Air Raids (19th Update)
"Report, the group has been bombed and is on its way back!" A general entered the office and asked Albert? Marshal Kesselring and Edward? Marshal Milch reported.
Since the departure of the group, the two of them have been waiting in the office for the results. After all, this was the first round of strategic bombing launched by the Luftwaffe. They are all very much looking forward to the results of this strategic bombing. Whether the expected results can be achieved, and how much the losses will be, whether the gains will outweigh the losses, etc.
"Has the target been destroyed?" Edward? Marshal Milch asked.
"The Russian aircraft factory in Kazan has been destroyed. Most of the city of Kazan is in ruins. It was assessed that the targets there had been completely destroyed. The Russians were no longer able to repurpose the factories there for a short time. The general said.
Albert? Marshal Kesselring nodded with satisfaction: "In this case, if the Russian Yak-1 fighter wants to enter service, I'm afraid it will have to be postponed for a while." And we can use this time to continue to launch strategic bombardment against the Russians, striking at their industrial strength and weakening their war potential. ”
The Yak-1 fighter was the only fighter capable of posing a threat to Germany's strategic bombing establishments. The other fighters had an altitude limit of less than 9,000 meters, and could not threaten the German heavy bomber group at an altitude of 10,000 meters. In this case, the danger factor is undoubtedly much lower when carrying out strategic bombing.
"What about our losses?" Albert? Marshal Kesselring then asked.
"Your Excellency, in this round of bombing, we lost seven H-11 heavy bombers and two H-21 heavy bombers, as well as 12 BF-110 fighters. In addition, during the battle, our escort fighters shot down more than 300 Russian P-40 fighters. The general continued.
"Although the losses are not small, the results are even greater. This strategic bombing was a complete success! "Albert? Marshal Kesselring said.
"Yes, Your Excellency. With the loss of nine heavy bombers and 12 long-range fighters, the aircraft factories of the Russians were destroyed, and more than three hundred of their fighters were also solved by the way. This kind of exchange ratio is already very good. "Edward? Marshal Milch said.
Not to mention, after this round of bombing, the latest Yak-1 fighter of Burussia will have to be postponed from service, and the benefits arising from this are undoubtedly very large.
"Let the pilots have a good rest and continue the strategic bombing of the Burussians tomorrow. Strive to weaken the war potential of the Buslovakia-Russia to the lowest point with the power of our strategic bombers. That way, we'll be able to defeat them more easily! "Albert? Marshal Kesselring said.
Since strategic bombing can achieve such great results at the lowest cost. Then, naturally, the strategic bombing will continue. The more the industrial strength of the Burenos and Russians is destroyed, the more advantageous it will be for Germany to defeat the Russians.
"Marshal Milch, let's go, go to the palace. Presumably, His Majesty the Emperor is still waiting for news from us. "Albert? Marshal Kesselring smiled. The Luftwaffe was founded too late, and there was no record of success. As a result, they have always been at a disadvantage among the three major branches of the army, navy, and air force. But this time, the Luftwaffe seemed to have found a way to bring their might to good use. In this battle, they will rely on this tactic to strike at the enemy and gain more victories.
Edward? Marshal Milch nodded again and again, and after arranging other matters, he went with Albert? Marshal Kesselring drove to the palace to meet the German Emperor Qin Tian.
"Two marshals, it seems that the strategic bombing has been successful!" Qin Tian saw Albert? Marshal Kesselring and Edward? Marshal Milch walked into his office with a smile on his face, and he had already guessed the result.
"Yes, Your Majesty. We completely destroyed the Bu Russian plant in Kazan, half of the city of Kazan was blown up. In addition, the escort fighters shot down more than three hundred P-40 fighters. In this battle, we can be described as a big victory! "Albert? Marshal Kesselring said.
"Good, it's a very good start." Qin Tian nodded with satisfaction.
The Luftwaffe had finally developed into a strategic air force, and with this powerful air force, Germany was undoubtedly more likely to defeat those strong enemies in this war. At least it will not be like Germany in another time and space, so that its own homeland will be reduced to a place for strategic bombing by the Americans. Once again, the outcome of the war will be changed.
"What happened to our losses?" Qin Tian asked.
"Nine heavy bombers were lost, including seven H-11 heavy bombers and two H-21 heavy bombers, all of which were shot down by anti-aircraft fire from the ground while the bombing was being carried out. In addition, the escort BF-110 fighters lost 12 units. "Edward? Marshal Milch said,
Qin Tian nodded, compared to the results obtained, such a loss was indeed not big. Therefore, it can be seen that it is undoubtedly very cost-effective for Germany to carry out strategic bombing.
"Do your best to rescue those pilots!" Qin Tian said.
On that day, Qin Tian also knew that those pilots were estimated to be dead. The Burussians, who had suffered heavy losses, would definitely take their anger out on those pilots. In this brutal war, the so-called Geneva Conventions and human rights and the like have no effect at all.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Albert? Marshal Kesselring and Edward? Marshal Mirch nodded.
"I'll ask the intelligence to find a way to help the Air Force rescue those pilots." Qin Tian continued.
But even so, Albert? Marshal Kesselring and Edward? Marshal Milch did not have much hope for this either. After all, the place where they were shot down is far from the war zone and belongs to the hinterland of Burussia. Even the special forces can't go that far.
"The strategic bombing of Bursa and Russia continues. Until we completely destroy Burussia! Qin Tian said.
As long as the Luftwaffe's strategic bombing can continue to destroy Russian factories, especially those in the military industry, then Germany's advantage in the war will become greater and greater. In this way, Germany will be able to defeat the Bu and Russia at a smaller cost in the next war and win the victory in the European theater.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Albert? Marshal Kesselring and Edward? Marshal Milch replied.
The next day, the Luftwaffe again dispatched thousands of heavy bombers to destroy Nizhny Novgot.
From this point on, Germany's strategic bombing would continue as long as the weather permitted.