Attacking East Africa from Alaska was probably something only intercontinental missiles and strategic bombers could achieve, and at present, both were nothing more than castles in the air. This was why Alaska's strategic advantage mentioned earlier could not be effectively realized with current technology.
Had it been after the latter half of the twentieth century, Ernst certainly would not have given Japan such an opportunity. But in 1936, the situation was entirely different. Even if Japan occupied Alaska, it would only use it against the United States and the Soviet Union.
Of course, given the nature of the Japanese Army, this might bring disaster upon Alaska's people, but it was unavoidable.
Crown Prince Friedrich sighed. "No matter how many troops and cutting-edge military facilities the Empire deploys in Alaska, it cannot guarantee the region's security."
"Alaska lies isolated across the sea, making it the place least accessible to military power from the homeland. Combined with its harsh climate, it cannot support the long-term stationing of large forces. Logistics alone is an unsolvable problem."
Alaska's agriculture could not even achieve self-sufficiency. Let alone supporting an army, in wartime even the local population's food security might not be guaranteed.
Crown Prince Friedrich's words instantly reminded Ernst of something, and his expression suddenly turned grim.
"Over the next few years, Alaska's development focus should shift further toward resolving its food security problem."
"Otherwise, if Alaska truly falls into enemy hands, it could cause a large-scale humanitarian disaster. That is not something we wish to see."
Although Alaska was a "discarded piece" in Ernst's plans, that did not mean he could be indifferent to the fate of Alaska's people.
After all, given Japan's beastly conduct, if its resources became desperately scarce later in the war, there was a strong chance it would ruthlessly squeeze