"Where are Field Marshal Kesselring and Imperial Air Force?" Oscar asked.
The predecessor Air Force Minister Seeckt retired with the rank of marshal. Albert Kesselring was promoted to Air Marshal and succeeded him as Empire's Air Force Minister.
Because of Oscar's attention, German Air Force has already developed into the most powerful air force in the world. Regardless of the number and performance of fighter aircraft, or the number and technology of pilots, other countries are far from being able to compare with Germany. In terms of air force, Germany firmly occupies the first position in the world.
"The strength of Your Majesty and Imperial Air Force is No. 1 in the world. Currently, we have three thousand fighter jets, two thousand Bomber, and more than a thousand transport aircraft. We have fifteen thousand pilots. In addition, there are many people who know how to fly in aviation clubs in various places. If we need to recruit pilots, we can expand the number of pilots to thirty thousand!" Marshal Albert Catherine said.
At the request of Oscar, German Air Force has always attached great importance to the training of pilots. In addition to setting up a special flight school to train Imperial Air Force pilots, it has also opened flying clubs in various places to teach civilians to fly. This makes Empire a lot of people who know how to fly. Those civilians who know how to fly can become qualified air force pilots with a little more training. Perhaps it takes talent to become a fighter pilot. However, there is still no problem driving Bomber.
The Bomber equipped with German Air Force is mainly divided into two medium-sized Bomber and four-shot heavy-duty Bomber. The requirements for flying these Bomber are much simpler than flying a fighter jet. Even female pilots can do it.
Oscar nodded, Imperial Air Force he was not worried. Now, German Air Force's main fighter is the BF-109 fighter, but the more advanced FW-190 fighter has also begun test flights. It is expected that mass production will be available for troops starting next year. When the war breaks out, the FW-190 fighter will also become the main fighter of Imperial Air Force. By then, German Air Force will have enough strength to sweep across other enemy air forces and occupy the entire sky.
"Judging from the current situation, the war may break out in the next two to three years. Therefore, I hope Imperial Army, Navy, and Air Force can prepare for war during this period. Once the war breaks out, the Empire* army must take advantage of the war, defeat our enemies in one fell swoop, and establish Empire's eternal hegemony!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Military and Political Ministers and Empire said one after another. Everyone's eyes were full of confidence. They know that the war in the future may be very difficult, but they firmly believe that they will be the ones to win in the end.
"Your Majesty, in addition to the empire's own military forces, the empire also has the forces of other protectorates that can be used. For example, the Kingdom of Ukraine, the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Belarus, and the three Baltic States, of which Your Majesty is also the king. In addition, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Kingdom of Dalmatia, and the Kingdom of Croatia-Sri Lanka were split from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Kingdom of Lavonia, the Kingdom of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of England and Wales, the Republic of Ireland, the Kingdom of Scotland, and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia are responsible for ensuring their security. Once the war breaks out, they should also fight with the Empire.
German Empire now almost controls the entire Europe except Buru. Other countries, except Protectorate who is Empire, are countries that have close relations with the Empire. Empire is responsible for the security of these countries, but equally, they must be consistent with the Empire.
However, Oscar does not believe in the combat effectiveness of the armies of these countries. He does not hope that after entering the battlefield, the armies of those countries will be unable to do anything but hold back.
"Your Majesty, I know you are doubtful about the combat effectiveness of the armies of those countries. However, although their combat effectiveness is not strong, if we eliminate the enemy's elite troops, the remaining rabble should be something they can deal with. In this way Once they are put on the battlefield, it will greatly relieve the pressure on our troops. Even if it is not good, we can also use the troops of these countries to protect the logistics supply lines and attack the guerrillas." Minister of War Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar nodded, it is true, even if the combat effectiveness of the armies of those countries is very bad, they are no different from useless snacks. But even waste has a purpose. Among other things, it is used to maintain security in the rear, ensure the safety of logistics supply lines, and deal with guerrillas, so there is no big problem. Oscar knows that once German military invades Buru's territory, Buru's habits will definitely organize many guerrillas to cause trouble for German military in the rear. Oscar doesn't want German military's precious soldiers to be used against those guerrillas. In this case, those Protectorate armies become the best choice.
"Well, once the war breaks out, let those Protectorate troops obey our command!" Oscar said.
"Your Majesty, we have drawn up a plan to enable those Protectorate to mobilize sufficient troops when a war breaks out in the future. Therefore, there are regulations for each country. Based on the population and economic conditions of each country, a minimum amount is specified." Field Marshal Manstein said immediately.
Oscar couldn't help but laugh. It turned out that these guys had already been prepared. They had already set their sights on those servant countries, and they were just waiting for Oscar to nod.
Oscar took the plan handed over by Manstein and read it carefully.
Among the Empire's Protectorate, the ones most closely related to the Empire are undoubtedly the countries where Oscar serves as König, including Kingdom of Ukraine, Kingdom of Poland, Kingdom of Belarus and Baltic States.
These countries were originally enslaved by Russia. However, in the last World War, Germany defeated Russia and rescued them from the slavery of Russia. After Oscar served as König of these countries, he began to promote the integration of these countries and Germany. Although, that will be a long-term project. However, after two decades of hard work, great results have been achieved. If Germany goes to war with Buru, they will definitely stand on the side of the Empire and do their best to help Empire defeat Russia. Therefore, the armies of these countries will be the first echelon that Empire trusts - Puppet Troops.