In the middle of Atlantic Ocean, a huge fleet is sailing westward. This fleet is Combined Fleet composed of German Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet. If we add Carrier Fleet who temporarily assisted them, the combat effectiveness of this fleet has exceeded German Navy by 70%. No country in the world has the strength to fight against such a powerful fleet.
On the flagship 'Caesar' Battleship, five people, Admiral Hipper, Admiral Holtzendorff, Lieutenant General Richter Fiers, Vice Admiral Burdick and Vice Admiral Schmidt, were studying the map of United States East Coast to study which cities could be included in this attack target.
"Boston can be regarded as the northernmost big city of United States East Coast. This is also the first big city established by Americans and has a very strong shipbuilding industry. Therefore, this city should be included in this attack." Admiral Hipper said.
The other four people nodded. Boston is indeed a very important city in United States. If Boston's port and shipyard can be destroyed, this will be a huge blow to United States's shipbuilding strength.
"New York should be next. This is the largest city in United States and is the financial center. At the same time, ports and shipbuilding are also very developed." Vice Admiral Burdick said.
"Well, New York is the city that must be attacked!" Admiral Hipper said.
"Philadelphia, do you want to launch an attack?" Lieutenant General Richter Fiers asked.
Admiral Hipper shook his head. "It is not close to the sea, far beyond the attack range of our Naval Gun. There is no need for us to attack Philadelphia along Delaware River Kitakami. In that case, Americans will definitely be covered with Naval Mine on the Delaware River. Besides, there is no decent shipbuilding industry in Wenzhou. It would be a waste to dispatch Carrier-based aircraft."
"Baltimore must be destroyed. The shipbuilding industry there is also very developed. However, there is no need for the fleet to enter the bay. It would be too dangerous. Americans can use small and medium-sized warships or even Torpedo boats there to cause extreme damage to us. A big threat. Just dispatch Carrier-based aircraft on Atlantic Ocean. Our Carrier Fleet has enough strength to destroy Baltimore's shipyard and port," Admiral Holtzendorff said.
"Okay, the task of destroying Baltimore will be handed over to Carrier Fleet." Admiral Hipper said. On the one hand, if you want to attack Baltimore, Carrier-based aircraft of Carrier Fleet is undoubtedly the best choice. On the other hand, this attack on United States's homeland is undoubtedly a great honor and credit. We can't let Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet take all the credit, right? Carrier Fleet should also participate.
"Below Baltimore, there is Washington. Should we send Carrier-based aircraft to attack Washington? With Americans's current air defense strength, there is probably no way to stop us from bombing Washington." Vice Admiral Schmidt said excitedly. If Washington can be bombed, it will undoubtedly be an extremely heavy blow to United States. At the same time, German Navy will once again become famous all over the world.
"Attacking Washington? If we really do that, Americans will probably fight us to death!" Lieutenant General Richter Fiers said.
"The relationship between us and United States is not much better now. If we want to talk about fighting to the death, it's almost the same. Once United States becomes stronger, they will definitely go to war with us. If there is a chance to destroy German Empire, Americans will never give up. In this case, we naturally have nothing to worry about." Vice Admiral Burdick said.
"Whether we want to launch an attack on Washington is a serious matter. Let's ask the country for instructions. If the country agrees, we will attack Washington. If the country does not agree, then forget it!" Admiral Hipper said.
Several other people nodded, and it was undoubtedly best to leave this issue to the country to decide.
Next, several people discussed several cities that needed to be attacked. Generally speaking, not to mention that every city in United States East Coast has been taken care of, but at least those cities with developed shipbuilding industries can basically not escape. Compared with the West Coast, which has just developed recently, United States East Coast is undoubtedly the most developed and prosperous. If German Navy's attack plan succeeds, then United States's East Coast coastal cities will be destroyed a lot. At the same time, United States's shipbuilding industry will suffer a devastating blow. Even if United States relies on strong industrial strength, it will not take a few years to recover, but it will cost them a lot. At the same time, Germany will be given more time.
"In addition, there is another place that must be attacked!" Admiral Hipper said.
Several other people looked at Admiral Hipper, somewhat confused.
"Naval Base Norfolk! This is Americans's most important naval base in East Coast. If it can be destroyed, Americans will have to spend a long time and a lot of financial and material resources just to rebuild this base!" Admiral Hipper said.
"However, if we want to attack Naval Base Norfolk, we have to go to the mouth of the James River. It may be a bit dangerous there. Otherwise, let's leave it to Carrier Fleet!" Admiral Holtzendorff said.
"Carrier Fleet naturally needs to participate in it. However, our Capital Ships should join in. As for the danger, if it is deployed properly, it can be dealt with." Admiral Hipper said.
After discussion, everyone finally agreed that an attack on Naval Base Norfolk can be launched.
Finally, the fleet asked for permission to launch an attack on Washington, and the result was obtained. Oscar does not agree to launch an attack on Washington. Although, this attack on United States's homeland is tantamount to completely breaking up with Americans. But if you attack Washington, the political meaning will be too strong. Oscar believes that this is not necessary at all.
Since Oscar disagreed, the generals had no choice but to give up this goal.
Boston also became the first target of this German Navy attack. German Navy Combined Fleet hopes that after attacking Boston, he can launch an attack from north to south and completely sweep United States East Coast. Wait until all attack plans are completed before returning to Germany.
On the morning of March 12, German Navy Combined Fleet approached Boston. United States knows nothing about this.