Submarines are no stranger to Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz. In 1906, Germaniawerft built the first submarine, code-named U-1 submarine.
However, submarines of this era have slow speeds and short endurance, and can only be used as offshore defense weapons. Major naval powers do not pay attention to the development of submarines at all, thinking that they are just weapons used by weak countries for sneak attacks. Even inside German Navy, submarines are not taken seriously. Especially when German Navy was used and there were more and more large surface warships, almost everyone was keen on building large surface warships. They simply scorned weapons like submarines that could only hide underwater and carry out sneak attacks.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz, has also been affected by this aspect. If the person who used submarines as a secret weapon was not Oscar, he would have started scolding him long ago. However, the identity and status of Oscar are different. In addition, Oscar has greatly promoted the development of German Navy. This also leaves Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz speechless. At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the submarine had other potentials that he hadn't seen?
"Your Excellency, yes, the secret weapon I am talking about is a submarine. However, the submarine in front of you is not a simple submarine like the U-1 submarine, but a powerful submarine that can be truly used in actual combat. I guarantee you that if German Navy can have a powerful underwater submarine force, this will bring us unexpected surprises." Oscar looked very confident.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz couldn't help but frown. The submarine in front of him was indeed different from the U-1 submarine. It was not only larger in size, but also more beautiful in shape. Yes, it is indeed beautiful. Compared with this submarine, the U-1 submarine is simply an ugly duckling.
"Mr. Holland, please introduce this powerful submarine to First Sea Lord!" Oscar said to an old man.
This old man is the famous John Holland, the first person in the world to build a submarine capable of actual combat. Although he was over sixty years old, Oscar still invited him out. Of course, a big reason why John? Holland is willing to help Germany build a submarine is because John? Holland is Irish people. Irish people has been fighting for independence. Oscar assured John? Holland that if Germany can defeat Britain in a future war, he will definitely support Ireland's independence. Therefore, John? Holland will do his best to help Germany in this regard.
Coupled with Oscar's unique insights in this area, German Shipyard was able to build a submarine that was ahead of its time.
"Yes, Crown Prince." John? Huo Lan nodded.
"This is a brand new submarine we designed and built. Crown Prince named it the U-100 class submarine. This submarine has a surface displacement of 328 tons, an underwater displacement of 279 tons, and a length of 42.7 meters, 4 meters wide, 8.6 meters high, 3.9 meters draft, powered by two diesel engines and electric motors, with a maximum surface speed of 13 knots and a maximum underwater speed of 7 knots. The surface endurance is 3,100 nautical miles and the underwater endurance is 4. 3 nautical miles, the maximum diving depth is 100 meters. The weapons are three 533mm Torpedo launch tubes, two in the front and one in the back. In addition, six Torpedo are stored in the ammunition compartment inside the submarine., a total of nine Torpedo. In front of the submarine's pressure hull, there is also a 75mm Naval Gun, with one hundred rounds of ammunition. "John?" Holland said with a proud face.
Indeed, it can be seen from these data that the performance of the U-100 class submarine is very advanced, not only greatly surpassing the U-1 submarine built by Germany, but also surpassing the submarines built by other countries in the world.
"Your Excellency, the performance of this submarine is undoubtedly excellent. Especially the powerful endurance is enough to drive from Germany to United States East Coast. Once a war starts, the entire Eastern Atlantic Waters will become a hunting area for our submarines. By then, no matter it is the enemy's military Ships or other ships will be under threat from our submarines. If we can equip hundreds of these submarines, it will be enough to strangle the Britain people's sea transportation lines. Once the British Isles people's sea transportation lines are cut off by us, the Britain people will be dead." Oscar said.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz nodded. Although he believed that submarine attacks were a very ungentlemanly way of fighting. However, in war, all possible means can be used. As long as the enemy can be defeated, any tactic is acceptable.
"Your Highness, this submarine is indeed very good. However, I still think that surface warships are the guarantee of victory." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.
"Of course, submarines cannot determine the outcome of a naval battle. Because submarines are destructive weapons, while surface warships are control weapons. Our submarines are mainly used to attack the Britain people's sea transportation lines, and to sneak attack the Capital Ships team of the Britain people, to reduce the pressure on the surface fleet." Oscar said.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz agrees with this. Although there are still some doubts about the real combat power of submarines, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz is not opposed to the purchase of submarines.
"Your Excellency, in order to fully unleash the combat effectiveness of these submarines, I thought of a tactic. I named it the 'Wolf Pack' tactic. That is, several or more than a dozen submarines ambush the enemy's fleet or the only way the fleet must pass to launch a sneak attack. I think this is a good match for It will undoubtedly be disastrous for the enemy. If it is at night, it will be even better. I think that no fleet or fleet will be able to escape this tactic, and it will definitely cost them a heavy price." Oscar said with a smile.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz couldn't help feeling cold all over after listening to Oscar's introduction. He had to admit that this was undoubtedly an extremely vicious tactic that could fully exploit the submarine's advantages. Of course, it would be great if this tactic was in the hands of German Navy. The enemy will suffer heavy losses under their tactics.
"Your Highness, this tactic is really good. It seems that weapons like submarines can really do a lot!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz was very satisfied.
Subsequently, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz returned to the Naval Ministry, and after discussing with other officials, decided to purchase fifty U-100 class submarines first. If there are subsequent improved models, fifty more ships will be purchased, bringing the number of German submarines to one hundred.
Oscar stayed at German Shipyard, discussing improved submarine issues with John? Holland.