When German Navy's 'Deutschland-class' aircraft carrier started construction, almost at the same time, the Baltimore and American Navy shipyards were on the other side of the ocean. A groundbreaking ceremony was also held for a warship.
President of the United States Woodrow? Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Daniels, Navy Operations Department Chief William? General Benson, Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Henry? General Mayo and a series of American Navy senior generals gathered at the shipyard. In addition to Americans, British Prime Minister Churchill, British First Sea Lord Jellicoe, and a group of senior generals from British Navy also appeared at the shipyard.
Because the warship that is about to start construction is jointly developed by Britain and United States.
This warship, which is about to be built, is an aircraft carrier jointly developed by Britain and the United States. When German Navy has made amazing achievements in the field of aircraft carriers and started building aircraft carriers in large quantities, the United Kingdom and the United States have not been idle. They are also struggling to catch up with Germany. However, because they started late and had a low starting point, their progress was slow. But now, they are finally about to achieve zero breakthrough.
"Gentlemen, our first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, is about to start construction. Although, compared with our enemies, we are already far behind. However, with the efforts of us and our British allies, we are struggling to catch up with the Germans. I believe that we will soon be able to catch up with Germany and surpass them. Our enemies are very powerful and have the most powerful navy, army, and air force in the world. They also have the most extensive colonies in the world. It will be a difficult and tortuous road to defeat them. However, I firmly believe that if the American Republic and the British Empire are united, there will be no problem. At least, our industrial output will exceed that of Germany. It will take a lot of time for them to surpass us. The final victory must belong to us!" President Woodrow Wilson told everyone.
Since the last time World War, United States has been failing in the confrontation with Germany, being embarrassed again and again. This not only made United States* feel frustrated when the military arrived, but also the ordinary Americans almost lost their confidence. Woodrow? President Wilson knows very well that if this continues, then they will definitely not have the courage to continue to fight against Germany. This is undoubtedly very disadvantageous for United States.
Now United States is also unable to control himself. Germany has regarded United States as the biggest potential opponent that threatens hegemony. Therefore, it is not that United States does not want to confront Germany, Germany will give up hostility to them. In order to ensure the stability of its own hegemony, Germany will definitely do everything possible to suppress United States until United States is no longer a threat. Unless United States is divided into small countries. Otherwise, Germany will not stop suppressing them. As long as United States doesn't want to do that, he must fight back.
Whether it is Woodrow President Wilson or other US government and senior military officials, of course they do not want to see that result. Therefore, they can only grit their teeth and work hard to develop United States's military power so that United States can have a chance of winning in future wars.
British Prime Minister Churchill, also smiling. Although, the first aircraft carrier "Langley" will belong to the American Navy series after completion. However, soon British Navy's own aircraft carrier will start construction. The required materials are all provided by United States. Britain only needs to pay a very small amount of money to obtain these materials from United States. In this way, they can build their own aircraft carrier at minimal cost. This is undoubtedly a good thing for British government, which has lost its homeland and relies only on Canada to survive. Of course, the price they pay for this is that all high and new technologies must be shared with Americans.
In the future, even if they can defeat Germany and win the war, United States's technological strength will be greatly improved and they will become a true overlord. It is almost impossible for Britain to regain Hegemonic Status.
After Woodrow President Wilson's speech, the first keel of the aircraft carrier 'Langley' was placed on the slipway.
Without experience, the construction progress of the aircraft carrier 'Langley' will be very slow. It is expected to take more than three years to be completed and put into service. Moreover, this will be an experimental aircraft carrier. United States and Britain will accumulate experience in the construction and use of aircraft carriers on this aircraft carrier, as well as training in take-off, landing and application of Carrier-based aircraft.
The aircraft carrier 'Langley' has a full load displacement of less than 20,000 tons and can only carry 36 Carrier-based aircrafts. It is even less than the first-class aircraft carrier German Navy built a few years ago - the 'Pioneer class' aircraft carrier. In addition, the maximum speed of the aircraft carrier 'Langley' is only 15.5 knots, and the hangar is also open. It looks very crude.
However, after all, this is the first aircraft carrier built by United States and Britain. Although it is simple and poor, it has achieved zero breakthrough.
The current cooperation between Britain and United States is completely comprehensive. Not only on Navy aircraft carriers, but also on Capital Ships and other warships. Those Capital Shipss being built by United States use a large amount of Britain technology in terms of power and main guns. Otherwise, United States's warship construction capabilities would not have been able to improve so quickly.
For the Army, the first-generation tank jointly developed by Britain and United States - M1 tank, has also begun testing. Once the tests are passed, both countries will proceed with procurement separately. Of course, United States, who has deep pockets, will purchase more to strengthen US Army's strength. Britain will be purchased less. After all, from the current point of view, the performance of M1 tank is still relatively crude, not even comparable to the Mark I tank equipped with the German Army.
As for the Air Force, a fighter jet code-named P-17 has also begun test flights. This is a new fighter jet jointly developed by Britain and United States. Although it uses a double-layer wing and the maximum speed is only 180 kilometers, it is much better than the previous aircraft equipped with Britain. Even if it is not as advanced as the Germany fighter, it is still a huge improvement. With the continuous efforts of engineers from the United Kingdom and the United States, they will also develop more advanced aircraft models so that the air forces of the two countries will have more powerful combat effectiveness.