Chapter 831: Air Force (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
The Imperial Navy was divided into five fleets at once, each of which was roughly equal in strength. The eight capital ships planned for the home fleet were a little more powerful because the plan was to use 410 mm guns. The Mediterranean Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet have one less capital ship and are slightly weaker. However, in general, the strength of the fleets is still very similar.
How to allocate aircraft carriers, Qin Tian has not yet figured it out. Because the German Navy now has only six aircraft carriers, if each fleet is allocated, then the strength will be dispersed and will not play a big role. Wait until the number of aircraft carriers owned by the German Navy has been further increased, and then allocate them. In this way, it is undoubtedly possible to ensure that the aircraft carrier has a strong combat effectiveness. After all, a separate aircraft carrier, the combat effectiveness is extremely limited. If a two-carrier battle group can be formed, the combat effectiveness will increase exponentially. Therefore, it is necessary to wait until the German Navy has at least 12 aircraft carriers before it can be allocated.
Fortunately, a large-scale naval battle cannot be fought for a while and a half. The German Navy had enough time to prepare. With Germany's industrial strength and economic base, by the time the war broke out, the German fleets were estimated to be very powerful. This would give Germany every strength to win on all fronts.
For example, in the Atlantic, the Home Fleet, the Atlantic Fleet can unite against the Americans and the British. Even, the Mediterranean Fleet could reinforce the war in the Atlantic direction. The Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet can join forces against the navies of the island countries and the US Navy. The combined strength of the two fleets is enough to occupy a great advantage in the confrontation with the navy of the island country.
Regarding the selection of commanders and chiefs of staff of each fleet, Qin Tian did not make a decision immediately, but temporarily vacant. After all, the division of the German Navy into five fleets was nothing more than a reform. The reform has not yet officially begun, so naturally there is still a lot of time for revision and adjustment.
The commanders of the Imperial Navy undoubtedly supported the reform of the Navy. This will not only make the German Navy stronger, but also allow more people to gain a higher status.
"Finally, it's the Imperial Air Force! From now on, the Imperial Army Air Corps was transformed into the Imperial Air Force. General Zeckert, commander of the Imperial Air Force! Qin Tian said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lieutenant General Zechter replied with excitement on his face. He had been waiting for this day, he had been waiting for a long time. It is undoubtedly a great honor for him to be able to become the commander of a new branch of the military.
Of course, although he has not yet been promoted, he believes that he will soon be promoted to lieutenant general and general. It is not impossible to be promoted to marshal in the future and become the Minister of the Air Force! As soon as he thought of this, Lieutenant General Zekett's heart was on fire.
"The Imperial Air Force is just beginning to be created. However, I have high expectations for the Air Force. Even, in future wars, the air force will be the decisive force. Whoever has mastered air supremacy will be able to gain the initiative on the battlefield and even win the war! Qin Tian continued.
Although, to achieve the step that Qin Tian said, the Air Force still has a long way to go. As far as the planes that the Air Force is now equipped with are concerned, they will not be able to meet Qin Tian's expectations at all. However, as technology advances, more and more advanced aircraft will be invented. This will allow the Air Force to have a more powerful combat power.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will definitely do my best! Lieutenant General Zechter said.
Although, perhaps, even he himself did not quite believe that the air force that Qin Tian said would become a decisive force in future wars. However, Qin Tian's expectations for him were undoubtedly very great. This makes Lieutenant General Zekter willing to do everything in his power to achieve this goal.
"Now the Imperial Air Force has a total of 12 air wings, six fighter wings and six bomber wings. It seems like a lot, but there is undoubtedly a big gap between it and the truly powerful Imperial Air Force. I hope that in the next ten years the Imperial Air Force will have 20 fighter wings and 12 bomber wings. Among them, there are no less than 4 long-range heavy bomber wings! Qin Tian said.
"Long-range heavy bombers?" Lieutenant General Zechter is undoubtedly the first time he has heard the term.
"Yes, long-range heavy bombers. The bombers of the Imperial Air Force are now only capable of attacking targets at a distance of 300 kilometers. The combat radius is simply too small. And many of the enemies of the empire are very large. In other words, the empire needs to cross the vast ocean to be able to attack it. Therefore, heavy bombers that can have an ultra-long combat radius have become a must-have. Long-range heavy bombers, at least capable of attacking targets at a distance of a thousand kilometers or even more. In addition, the bomb load should also be greatly increased. In that case, what would it be like if we could assemble hundreds or more long-range heavy bombers to attack the enemy's strategic points in depth, or bomb the enemy's important cities, and completely blow them up? Qin Tian said.
Lieutenant General Zekter's eyes couldn't help but light up, what Qin Tian said undoubtedly pointed out a new path for him. He never imagined that war could be fought in such a way. Even he couldn't wait to build the air force that Qin Tian wanted. An overwhelming array of long-range heavy bombers bombing important enemy cities and blowing them directly into ruins. Such a strike will undoubtedly make the enemy pay an extremely heavy price in the war. It even destroys the enemy's war potential, so that it can easily win the war.
"Your Majesty, from now on, the Imperial Air Force will increase its investment in advanced aircraft. We will develop more advanced fighters and bombers as soon as possible. Long-range heavy bombers, we will definitely equip them soon! Lieutenant General Zechter said.
Qin Tian nodded, he believed that Lieutenant General Zekt would definitely do all this.
The generals of the Imperial Army and Navy were also shocked by the scene described by Qin Tian. Although, they used to think of the Air Force as a little brother who had just become an army. But if the Air Force's strategic bombing can really be so powerful, then the Air Force's role in war is undoubtedly very great. Qin Tian's previous analogy was not an exaggeration at all.
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