"Your Majesty, Imperial Navy Home Fleet are ready for battle! Once the war starts with American Navy, Imperial Navy Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet can completely resist American Navy and even defeat them!" Marshal Lütjens said.
Although, American Navy's strength expanded very quickly. But Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet add up to eight fleet aircraft carriers and 16 Capital Ships. In terms of overall strength, it is not much worse than American Navy. Of course, German Navy has disadvantages in terms of performance and quantity of Capital Ships. But on the aircraft carrier, German Navy can take advantage.
Of course, the number of aircraft carriers owned by American Navy has far exceeded eight. Especially after the mass production of the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier began, the number of aircraft carriers owned by American Navy continues to soar. However, in terms of the quality of aircraft carrier Carrier-based aircraft and Carrier-based aircraft pilots, German Navy still has a great advantage. What's more, four of German Navy's 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers are currently in service, and the second batch of four ships are also undergoing sea trials and will be commissioned soon. The third batch of four 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers is also expected to enter service in the first half of next year. As for the 'Nordic God-class' aircraft carrier with more advanced performance, the first batch of four ships has also started construction. Calculated in this way, German Navy's strength in aircraft carriers is already far ahead of American Navy.
Oscar nodded. "Marshal Raeder, when will our second batch of 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers be officially put into service?"
"Your Majesty, the second batch of four 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers have begun sea trials one after another. It is expected that they will be put into service starting from next month. All will be completed in the next three months." Marshal Raeder replied.
"Is the aircraft carrier 'Sovereign-class' carrying a carrier-based FW-190 fighter jet?" Oscar then asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Raeder replied.
"Then, from now on, the first batch of four 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers will be allocated to Home Fleet. The second batch of four 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carriers will be allocated to Home Fleet. Allocate it to Atlantic Fleet to enhance the strength of these two fleets. I hope you can defeat Americans in the next war!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Both Marshal Lütjens and General Rolf Kars replied.
Their fleet has once again added four aircraft carriers, and German Navy is the most powerful 'Sovereign-class' aircraft carrier currently in service, which will further enhance the strength of their fleet. You know, this is not just as simple as adding four aircraft carriers. Each aircraft carrier also has supporting escort warships, such as large anti-aircraft cruisers, heavy cruisers, Light Cruiser, destroyers, etc.
"Everyone, this war between the Empire and United States is very important. I hope you can defeat American Navy and win a victory for the Empire!" Oscar said.
"Empire will win!" The navy marshals and generals all became more confident.
After arranging the navy matter, Oscar once again turned his attention to the army and air force. As the weather gradually gets warmer, German military's large-scale attack on the Buru battlefield is about to begin. A large amount of combat supplies are being transported to Eastern European Plain via railway.
Although Eastern European Plain's traffic is still very bad, thanks to Germany's efforts, many destroyed railways can be operated again. Although the railway standards in Buru are different from those in European continent, during the war, German military captured many carriages and locomotives, all of which can be used. In addition, before the war broke out, Germany secretly produced a batch of locomotives and carriages that could run on the Russia railway. This allows German military to use Russia's railway network to transport combat materials and troops, which greatly guarantees German military's logistical supplies on Eastern Front.
On April 1st, April Fool's Day, Oscar once again listened to the reports of Minister of War Field Marshal Manstein and Imperial Air Force Minister Field Marshal Kesselring.
"Your Majesty, according to your instructions, Imperial Army and the air force are ready to launch an attack in half a month!" Field Marshal Manstein reported.
Eastern European Plain In April, the snow has begun to melt. This made the roads very muddy and the march of the troops was greatly affected. Especially when Russia was carrying out transportation construction, almost all of it was concentrated in the west. After passing Smolensk, the traffic became very bad, which greatly affected German military and the armies of the slave countries.
But even if these difficulties exist, German military must overcome these difficulties to defeat the Russian army.
Fortunately, German military is equipped with a large number of Truck and crawler or half-track vehicles, which can overcome many bad road conditions. Although the fuel consumption is a bit higher, the current Germany is not short of oil. It can fully support the consumption of German military. Therefore, the restrictions on traffic conditions have been reduced to a minimum.
In addition, German military also organized a large number of prisoners of war to repair the transportation facilities in the occupied areas, making the transportation situation better and better. In this case, German military's logistical supplies will be guaranteed.
Among the combat plans submitted by Field Marshal Manstein, German military has two main directions of attack. One is the direction of Moscow, Army Group A of the Imperial Army, Army Group B and Army Group C, all with Moscow as the main direction of attack. Their combat goal this year is to capture Moscow and completely annihilate the Russian troops entrenched here and nearby. The other one is in the direction of Yuzefgrad, Imperial Army Group and Army Group will be responsible for attacking here. Their mission is also to eliminate the Russian army entrenched here. If German military can succeed in these two main directions of attack, then the Russian army will suffer heavy losses. Especially Moscow, Joseph will never give up Moscow easily. Around Moscow, the two sides will launch a series of fierce battles. German military also hopes that in Moscow, Buru will shed all his blood. In this case, in the subsequent battles, German military will be able to destroy Buru more easily.
Oscar agreed with the combat plan submitted by General Staff Headquarters, and he had nothing to add. He believed that Imperial Army's marshals and generals could accomplish these strategic goals well.
"Field Marshal Kesselring, Imperial Air Force on Eastern Front not only need to seize air superiority and support the army's offensive. At the same time, the large-scale strategic bombing of Buru will continue. We need to further weaken the war potential of Buru. Only in this way can we win the war faster!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Kesselring nodded.