Chapter 188: Goethe-class aircraft carriers

The sea and air battle that broke out in the Coral Sea slowly came to an end, and this naval battle subverted the situation of previous naval battles, and the shock to the navies of various countries was huge.

Until one side loses, the naval fleets of both sides do not make contact, and they are all launched from beyond the line of sight, and the side with advanced fighters and attack aircraft will gain absolute superiority in this naval battle.

The Americans lost two aircraft carriers again, worse than in history, and they had to withdraw from the naval battle, waiting to accumulate more naval forces before they could regain the initiative in the Pacific.

At the same time, after the victory over the US Navy, the morale of the Navy of the island nation rose again, and for them, this victory indicated that their Battle of Midway would also be able to go smoothly!

However, for the island navy, they also have regrets, in this naval battle, their aircraft carrier Xianghe was also damaged, and had to retreat to the shipyard for repairs, and they want to organize the next Midway naval battle, their existing forces are insufficient.

Under these circumstances, Vice Admiral Nagumo of the Navy of the island nation once again traveled thousands of miles to Germany.

"We want to order a new batch of Stuka bombers, and at the same time we want to order two or four aircraft carriers from you." Nagumo Zhong got straight to the point.

The existing strength of the island countries is insufficient, and even if the military factories of the island countries are running at full speed, they cannot meet their needs, and at this time, ordering from Germany has become a shortcut.

After all, Germany now has these shipbuilding industries of Britain and France, and the German naval fleet is simply expanding like dumplings, and at this time, ordering from Germany must be the fastest.

Ciric looked at the admirals of the island nation and knew their purpose: "It seems that you are planning to attack Midway?" ”

Nagumo Tadaichi was stunned when he said this, his own combat operations were top secret, how did Führer Ciric know? He can be sure that there was no leak, so that is, this is what the Führer of Ciric guessed?

Sure enough, it's unfathomable, there's nothing that the Führer Shirek can't know!

Nanyun Zhongyi blushed and didn't speak, because he didn't know what to say.

"If you order directly from us, you won't be able to catch up with this battle." "We can give up the warship we have just built to our friends in the East," said Ciric. We have four Goethe-class aircraft carriers, which have completed all sea trials and have not yet been incorporated into our navy, and now we can give them all to our friends. ”

Goethe-class aircraft carriers? Nagumo Zhongyi is not familiar with this aircraft carrier, in his cognition, the German aircraft carrier is the Count Zeppelin-class, and now there are six of them, this Goethe-class aircraft carrier, what kind of aircraft carrier is it?

However, if there are four aircraft carriers like this, it will be enough to expand your own naval strength and be of better help to the upcoming Battle of Midway.

"These aircraft carriers have a displacement of only more than 10,000 tons and can carry more than 20 carrier-based aircraft, which is a bit slow compared with the main warships, but they are more flexible, in addition to participating in operations with the main force of the fleet, they can also be dispatched alone to undertake escort tasks on the route. For the Navy of the island nation, I think this kind of aircraft carrier is also quite suitable. Ciric said.

This so-called Goethe-class aircraft carrier, of course, is an escort aircraft carrier, almost the same as the container cargo ship built from the United States, and now, in addition to building the main aircraft carrier, Germany is also starting to build such an escort aircraft carrier, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, Germany will have a long sea route to protect in the future, and the escort aircraft carrier is a must.

At the same time, what can be exported to the island country can only be such an aircraft carrier.

The technical level is low, and Germany's advanced technology will not be leaked out, and at the same time, the Zeppelin class, which Germany started to build, is not enough for its own use, how can it be exported to the island country!

After taking a closer look at the performance, Nagumo Tadaichi finally agreed, especially if he could drive back to the island country within half a month, which was too attractive.

"As for the payment method." "We don't accept loans, you can barter, for example, with rubber from Southeast Asia," said Heric. ”

Natural rubber trees are tropical rainforest trees, and the planting area is basically distributed within 15 °C of north and south latitudes, mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia, accounting for about 90% of the world's natural rubber planting area.

And rubber, absolutely belongs to a strategic resource, not to mention, take the German tank as an example, the use of load-bearing wheels are glued, and this, it is best to use natural rubber, although Germany has begun artificial rubber and other technologies, in terms of performance, will always be the best natural rubber.

With the expansion of the island countries in Southeast Asia, the island countries control a large area of natural rubber production, so much rubber, the island countries can not use it, and exporting to Germany is the best choice.

Sure enough, Nanyun Zhongyi did not refuse, nodded in agreement, he couldn't be the master, and he could discuss with Pheasant Fifty-six when he went back.

Compared with history, Germany's support for the island countries is greater, and this kind of support is, of course, to allow the island countries to contain the United States.

However, Germany will never sign any Axis treaties with the island countries, and Ciric will never jump into the pit of the island countries.

After sending off the visitors from the island nation, Ciric did not pay much attention to the situation in the Far East, and for him, it was all on the same thing.

The Barbarossa Project.

It was already February, and according to his plan, in March, the Barbarossa plan would officially begin, and at such a time, there was nothing to prevent him from carrying out this plan.

The day after Nagumo left, Ciric continued to gather his men for a meeting in the wolf's den.

"Our troops, are massing towards the border, and so far, there is no indication that we are exposed." Schellner said: "However, in order to be more secure, I personally think that we can create a little friction with the Americans at sea, so that the Soviets know that we are still bent on fighting the United States, and that the Americans have just suffered a loss in the Coral Sea, and they will definitely not dare to expand the conflict with us." Roosevelt would certainly regret running for president, and he would be the last president of the United States. ”

Schellner's words ushered in a burst of laughter from everyone.

By receiving a bullet, Roosevelt miraculously gained more support, and in the general election, he narrowly defeated his opponent with 55 percent of the vote, winning the election, and at the same time opening a new era of re-election of the president of the United States, he was the first president in the history of the United States to serve three consecutive terms!

However, this president is not easy to be, he will be the last president of the United States!

"Well, just let the Propaganda Department congratulate Roosevelt like this." Ciric was very satisfied with this suggestion, anyway, it is normal to fight a war of words now, and Germany does not say that Germany will destroy the United States, and the island countries will be able to destroy them.

And when it reaches the ears of the Soviet Union, it must think that it wants to have a hard anus with the United States! Continue to paralyze the Soviets!

"But, Führer Ciric, we have to have a reason to start a war against the Soviet Union, right?" At this moment, Reinhardt, who was on the side, spoke.

Reason!

Justice will win, this is the slogan shouted by the victors, therefore, the righteous cannot start the war mode for no reason, this point, the Soviets do not understand, fighting Iran, is a mistake made by the Soviets, they do not say the reason, just start fighting.

And every war in Germany has a good reason, even if it is to sweep Europe, it is because of the revenge war of Hitler's Führer who was assassinated by Britain and France!

Now, what excuse do you want to fight the USSR? After all, the USSR is still good friends with Germany!

Excuses, that's certainly too much! As soon as Ciric's eyes rolled, he remembered something: "Aren't the Soviets also actively preparing a big thunderbolt plan to attack us?" That's why we're doing it all! ”

Ciric's words made everyone present burst into laughter, yes, just use this reason!