The expression on Oscar's face was a bit serious. Island Nation Over the years, military strength has indeed expanded very quickly. This has already constituted a huge threat to Germany.
"With our Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet, as well as War Ministry's four armies stationed in South Seas and Australia, plus the Colonial Army we formed locally, is it possible to defeat the Island Nation people head-on?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, the current standing army of the island country's army is as high as forty divisions and more than one million people. With the island country's current population of more than 70 million, if the island country fully mobilizes, it will be very easy to arm four to five million troops. Even if they carry out extreme mobilization, they can arm about eight million troops. With the industrial level of the island country, it is difficult to arm so many troops, but with the support of the United States, it will be different. At least it can ensure that these troops are equipped with equipment. Prepare light weapons. Although the Imperial Army has four armies in Nanyang and Australia, there are also millions of colonial troops. In the end, we can only rely on our own troops. Once the island countries attack Nanyang and Australia, we may only be able to hold on to a small area and wait until the victory is determined in the European battlefield before deploying troops for support.
Although Germany is very powerful, having too many enemies is undoubtedly a fundamental problem. In addition, South Seas and Australia are too far away from German homeland, which limits Germany's military investment. Otherwise, the second batch of mobilization currently underway by Germany will undoubtedly further reinforce South Seas and Australia.
Oscar nodded and looked at First Sea Lord Marshal Raeder.
"Your Majesty, if the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet operate together, their strength will not be inferior to that of the island nation's navy. In terms of capital ships, we are at a disadvantage. The island nation has 12 battleships and four battlecruisers currently in service. In addition, four Yamato-class battleships equipped with 460 mm main guns are under construction and will not be commissioned in the short term. In terms of aircraft carriers, the island nation has There are currently only eight aircraft carriers, two of them are light aircraft carriers, two are medium-sized aircraft carriers, and only four aircraft carriers modified with the hulls of battleships are large aircraft carriers. The four aircraft carriers equipped by our Pacific Fleet are all "Constellation-class" aircraft carriers, and the four aircraft carriers of the Indian Ocean Fleet are "William the Great" class aircraft carriers. In terms of the number of carrier-based aircraft, we have an advantage. In terms of the performance of carrier-based aircraft, the overall performance of our carrier-based BF-109 fighter is also superior to the Zero carrier-based fighter. In response to the excellent air dogfighting performance of the Zero carrier-based fighter, the carrier-based aircraft units of the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet have already conducted targeted tactical training. We will have an advantage in this regard. However, the island nation's navy still has several aircraft carriers under construction, which are expected to be commissioned soon. In addition, there are too many advantages that affect the victory of the naval battle. Whether we can really win depends on the situation. But the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet will definitely try their best to defeat the island nation's navy!
There is no doubt that after more than 20 years of development, Island Nation Navy has become powerful again. For German Navy, which was unable to hit with full force, it already posed a huge threat. Just German Navy, Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet have to be dealt with carefully.
"If possible, Mediterranean Fleet can be dispatched to Far East to fight when necessary. As for the threat of Americans, our 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier has not Has a batch been put into service? With the addition of Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet's eight 'Constellation-class' aircraft carriers, they can completely withstand Americans!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. When necessary, Mediterranean Fleet can be dispatched to Far East to fight." Marshal Raeder said.
The mission of Mediterranean Fleet is originally to support operations in two directions. There are no forces around the Mediterranean Sea that can pose a threat to Germany. Mediterranean Fleet can be transferred to other sea areas to fight at any time.
"Field Marshal Kesselring, Imperial Air Force's two aviation clusters in South Seas and Australia must fully support the navy. If the navy can win and block the Island Nation people from South Seas and Australia, that is undoubtedly the best!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring replied.
5th Air Group of Imperial Air Force is deployed in South Seas, and 6th Air Group is deployed in Australia. In addition, Imperial Air Force is also preparing to form another strategic cluster and deploy it to Far East.
"Gentlemen, it is impossible for us to agree to the shameless request of the Island Nation people. Therefore, this means that there will be a war between us and the Island Nation people. The army, navy and air force deployed in South Seas and Far East must be ready for battle." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" everyone replied.
Although Germany's military strength is unprecedentedly powerful, when German military's main force attacks Buru, the first World War II battle is about to open. This is also something that Germany must pay attention to. If you are not careful at all, you may make Germany pay a heavy price.
"Your Majesty, since Island Nation people are trying to take advantage of us, can we take this opportunity to trick Island Nation people?" Gustav? Streseman said.,
"Oh? Foreign Minister, do you have any suggestions?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, we can perfunctory the Island Nation people and tell them that Empire agrees to their joining Allied Powers. However, it is impossible for South Seas and Australia to give it to them. He They can attack westward from Far East in Buru. If they can capture the land of Buru, those lands will belong to them. At the same time, Empire will provide them with necessary resource assistance. After the Empire defeats Buru and United States, he can turn around and deal with Island Nation. With the Empire's strength at that time, he can easily destroy them.. Even Empire could deliberately reveal this news to Americans. You can guess what kind of reaction Americans will have at that time," Gustav said.
Oscar immediately laughed after hearing this suggestion. Americans If he found out that his dog wanted to betray him, he would be furious. Even if they will continue to support Island Nation in the future, the intensity will certainly not be that great. This will be very beneficial to Germany.
"Very well, just do as you wish!"