"The Imperial Air Force, in this operation, will fully assist the Imperial Army in attacking the Russians. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th air groups of the Air Force will each support the offensive of the 4 army groups. In addition, the Strategic Air Force will be responsible for the bombing of strategic points, important cities and industrial bases in Burussia! Marshal Manstein continued.

An aviation cluster of the Air Force, which includes five air wings, more than six hundred warplanes. For example, the 1st Air Group includes three fighter wings, one dive bomber wing and one ground attack aircraft wing. Originally, the Army wanted to bring dive bombers and ground attack aircraft under the Army's own jurisdiction, but the Air Force was certainly unwilling. The two sides have been in a long lawsuit because of this. In the end, the Army was not able to succeed. Of course, the Air Force also pledged to fully support the Army in the war. The reason why the army wants to obtain the management of dive bombers and ground attack aircraft is naturally to be able to better and faster support the army's attack, and since the goal has been achieved, it naturally does not say anything more.

Qin Tian also knew that the army must have its own aviation force. At his request, the Aviation Research Institute has developed a helicopter. However, the current helicopters are still very rudimentary and unreliable, and they need to be further improved. The take-off weight must be increased at least further so that armor and weapons can be added. Otherwise, it would be a live target on the battlefield, and it would be easy to shoot down.

Qin Tian hoped that Germany's future helicopters would be equipped with machine guns and rocket launchers, which would pose a great threat to the ground troops. At the same time, because of the presence of armor, it is not easy to shoot down. It's just that if these demands of his are to be realized, I'm afraid it will take a while to get on the board. Therefore, the army can only be aggrieved first, and when it needs air support, it can only turn to the air force first.

The strategic air force is mainly equipped with twin-engine medium bombers, four-engine heavy bombers, and long-range fighters. Currently, the Strategic Air Force has only 4 aviation clusters, namely the 101 Aviation Group, the 102 Aviation Group, the 103 Aviation Group and the 104 Aviation Group. Each aviation cluster includes two medium bomber wings, two heavy bomber wings, 1 long-range fighter wing.

With the outbreak of war, Germany's production of various weapons and equipment will continue to increase. When the time comes, the Luftwaffe will continue to grow. In Qintian's plan, the number of general aviation clusters will be expanded from the current 8 to 16. The number of strategic air clusters will also be expanded from the current four to eight. In this way, it can barely be enough.

"Yes, Your Excellency Chief of Staff." Air Secretary Albert? Marshal Kesselring replied.

Although the strength of the Air Force has grown a lot, it is still in a subordinate position in the war. There is still a long way to go if you want to be a decisive force on the battlefield. After all, with the current scientific and technological conditions, it is almost impossible to achieve a war that can be won by only the air force. However, with the continuous progress of science and technology, the importance of the air force will also increase, and it is not impossible to eventually become the protagonist of the battlefield.

Albert? Marshal Kesselring knew this, so he hoped that the Air Force would be able to perform well in this battle, so that everyone could see how strong the Air Force was.

Soon, Marshal Manstein's battle plan was announced, and everyone's eyes fell on Qin Tian. From everyone's eyes, Qin Tian could feel the vigorous fighting intent. Everyone longs for war, for more merit so that they can be further promoted.

"Marshal Manstein, when will you be ready to attack?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Majesty, the troops on the front line are almost ready, and all kinds of war materials are almost mobilized. If you decide to attack, it will only take two days to complete the integration and launch the attack! Marshal Manstein said.

Qin Tian nodded: "Okay, send a secret telegram to all the troops on the front line, the war will start in three days!" That is, at 6 a.m. on August 17, the attack was launched! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" All the generals replied. Everyone knows that after Qin Tian made a decision, the war was about to start!

After returning to the palace, Foreign Secretary Gustav? Streseman was already waiting in the office.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, has something happened?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Majesty, Ribbentrop called, and Buo's attitude was very resolute. The Empire's warnings were of no use at all. From this, it can be seen that Burussia should know that war is inevitable, so it is not ready to find a way to avoid war. "Gustav? Straseman said.

Qin Tian nodded: "This is not unexpected. Those leaders of Burussia are not fools, they should know that the purpose of what the empire is doing is to go to war. In the absence of any other option, they have no choice but to resist to the end. In that case, there might be a slight chance of winning. ”

"Your Majesty, Ribbentrop also reported that the Americans were found operating in Moscow. In addition, there are island people. "Gustav? Streseman continued.

"No wonder Burussia has such a big confidence, it is obvious that other countries have supported them. For now, it must be the Americans who have decided to support them. That's why Burussia dared to go to war with the Empire. Qin Tian said.

"Your Majesty, then I'm afraid we will have to face the attacks of the Russians, the United States, the island countries and the United Kingdom at the same time." Gustav? Streseman was a little worried.

"Don't worry, even if they are enemies of the Empire at the same time, the Empire will defeat them." Qin Tian was very confident. Because, several countries will not start a war with Germany at the first time, and the only thing that the Reich Prime Minister will face is Burussia. What's more, until the Imperial Navy is defeated, the United States, the island nations, and the United Kingdom will not be able to pose a substantial threat to the Empire.

Gustav? Streseman nodded: "Your Majesty, has the declaration of war been drawn up?" ”

To declare war, there must be a declaration of war.

"No, on the morning of September 17th, I will make a televised and radio speech to announce this to the people of the Empire!" Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Gustav? Streseman said no more.

At 6 o'clock in the morning of September 17, Emperor Qin Tian announced to the German people through television and radio that from now on, the German Empire declared war on Burussia!