"Imperial Air Force, in this battle, will fully assist Imperial Army in attacking Buru. Air Force 1st Air Group, 2nd Air Group, 3rd Air Group, 4th Air Group will support the attack of 4 Army Group respectively. In addition, Strategic Air Force will be responsible for the bombing of Buru's strategic locations, important cities and industrial bases!" Field Marshal Manstein continued.
An aviation cluster of the Air Force, including five aviation wings and more than 600 fighter aircraft. For example, 1st Air Group includes three Fighter Wing, one Dive Bomber Wing, and one Ground Attack Wing. Originally, the Army wanted to bring Dive Bomber and ground-attack Attacker under the Army's own jurisdiction, but of course the Air Force was unwilling. The two sides fought a long legal battle over this. In the end, the Army failed to succeed. Of course, the Air Force also guaranteed that it would fully support the Army in the war. The reason why the army wants to obtain the management of Dive Bomber and ground Attacker is naturally to support the army's attack better and faster. Since the purpose has been achieved, naturally there is no more to say.
Oscar also knows that the army must have its own aviation power. At his request, Aeronautical Research Institute has developed a helicopter. However, the current helicopters are still very crude and unreliable and need further improvement. The take-off weight must at least be increased further so that armor and weapons can be added. Otherwise, it will be a living target on the battlefield and will be shot down easily.
Oscar hopes that Germany's future helicopters can be equipped with machine guns and Rocket Pod, which will pose a great threat to ground troops. At the same time, because of the presence of armor, it is not easy to be shot down. However, if these requirements of his are to be realized, I'm afraid it will take some time to get on board. Therefore, the Army can only feel aggrieved first. When it needs air support, it can only turn to the Air Force for help.
Strategic Air Force is equipped with mainly two-engine medium-sized Bomber, four-engine heavy-duty Bomber and long-range fighters. Currently, Strategic Air Force has only 4 aviation clusters, namely 101st Air Group, 102nd Air Group, 103rd Air Group and 104th Air Group. Each aviation cluster includes two medium-sized Bomber Wing, two heavy-duty Bomber Wing, and one Long-Range Fighter Wing.
As the war breaks out, Germany's production of various weapons and equipment will continue to increase. By then, German Air Force will continue to grow. In the Oscar plan, general aviation clusters will be expanded from the existing 8 to 16. The Strategic Air Force cluster will also be expanded from the current 4 to 8. In this case, it can barely be enough.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Chief of Staff." Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring replied.
Although the Air Force's current strength has increased a lot, it still has a subordinate position in the war. There is still a long way to go before becoming a decisive force on the battlefield. After all, with the current technological conditions, it is almost impossible to achieve a war that can be won with only the air force. However, with the continuous advancement of science and technology, the importance of the air force will become greater and greater, and it is not impossible to eventually become the protagonist of the battlefield.
Albert Field Marshal Kesselring knows this exactly, so he hopes that the Air Force can perform well in this battle and let everyone see how powerful the Air Force is.
Soon, Field Marshal Manstein's battle plan was announced, and everyone's eyes fell on Oscar. From everyone's gaze, Oscar can feel the vigorous fighting spirit. Everyone is eager for war and to gain more meritorious deeds so that they can be further promoted.
"Field Marshal Manstein, when will we be ready to attack?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, the frontline troops are almost ready, and all war materials are almost mobilized. If we decide to launch an attack, it only takes two days to complete the integration and launch the attack!" Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar nodded. "Okay, send a secret message to all the frontline troops. The war will start in three days! In other words, the attack will be launched at 6 o'clock in the morning on August 17th!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" All the generals replied. Everyone knows that after Oscar makes the decision, the war is about to begin!
After returning to the palace, Foreign Minister Gustav? Streseman was already waiting in the office.
"Sir Foreign Minister, what happened?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, Ribbentrop called, and Buru's attitude was very determined. Empire's warning was of no use at all. It can be seen from this that Buru should know that war is inevitable, so he is not prepared to find ways to avoid war." Gustav? Streseman said.
Oscar nodded. "This is not beyond our expectations. Those leaders of Buru are not fools. They should know that the purpose of all this done by the Empire is to start a war. When there is no other way, they have no choice but to resist to the end. In that case, there may be a slight chance of winning."
"Your Majesty and Ribbentrop also reported that Americans was found to be active in Moscow. In addition, there are also Island Nation people." Gustav? Streseman continued.
"No wonder Buru is so confident. It is obvious that other countries are supporting them. From the current point of view, it must be Americans who has decided to support them. Therefore, Buru dares to go to war with the Empire." Oscar said.
"Your Majesty, then we may have to face attacks from Buru, United States, Island Nation and Britain at the same time." Gustav? Streseman was a little worried.
"Don't worry, even if they are enemies with the Empire at the same time, Empire will defeat them." Oscar is very confident. Because several countries will not go to war with Germany immediately. The only one Imperial Prime Minister has to face is Buru. What's more, before Imperial Navy is defeated, United States, Island Nation and Britain cannot pose a substantial threat to the Empire.
Gustav? Streseman nodded. "Your Majesty, has the war declaration been drawn up?"
To declare war, you definitely need a declaration of war.
"No need, on the morning of September 17th, I will give a TV speech and a radio speech to announce this news to the Empire people!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Gustav? Stresemann said no more.
At 6 o'clock in the morning on September 17, Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire announced to German people through television and radio that from now on, German Empire declares war on Buru!