German military's attack on St. John's was victorious in less than half a day, which greatly exceeded the expectations of the German military generals. After all, St. John's is the largest city on Newfoundland. Apart from anything else, the port and various facilities here are what German military needs very much.
"General, the Britain people are really vulnerable. We easily captured the St. John's people. Now, the Britain people can only hold on in the western part of the island. At least, now the entire Avalon Peninsula has fallen into our hands." Major General Pars, commander of the 3rd Marine Division, reported with excitement.
General Ernst von Busch nodded, he was very satisfied with the victory of the 3 Marine Division. Of course, this was completely within his expectation.
After all, the combat effectiveness of German Marine Corps is originally higher than British Army. In addition, they also received strong fire support. Not to mention anything else, the fire support provided by the navy's Naval Gun and Carrier-based aircraft, as well as a large number of armed helicopters, was enough to overwhelm the Britain people. If Marine Corps cannot easily defeat Britain under such circumstances, then it is really a failure.
"Let the 4th Division launch an attack to the west of Newfoundland. 5th Division has also begun to land. Starting tomorrow, the 6th Division and 7th Division will also begin to land. This time, we must capture Newfoundland within a week!" General Ernst von Busch ordered.
"Yes, General. However, General, I think there is no need for the 6th Division and 7th Division to land at St. John's. Their heavy equipment can land at St. John's. But other troops can land directly at the western city of Newfoundland. After our strong With the large fleet firepower and Carrier-based aircraft firepower support, the Britain people simply cannot resist our attack. Instead of letting the troops advance along the rugged road, it is better to launch the landing operation directly from the sea. In this case, it will be faster and easier," Major General Pars suggested.
General Ernst von Busch thought about it and realized that this was indeed a very good idea.
There are not many British troops on Newfoundland now. One Infantry Division and one infantry brigade were successively wiped out by German military. Even if the Britain people took the risk and sent reinforcements to Newfoundland, the number was not large. In addition, German Marine Corps has an absolute advantage in firepower. This allows German military to easily defeat the British troops stationed on the island no matter where they land.
Moreover, as Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Fleet rushed to Newfoundland, German Marine Corps was able to obtain more powerful fire support. In addition, in the previous battle, British Army's performance was really bad and he was simply vulnerable. This also made General Ernst von Busch determined to adopt this suggestion.
Starting from November 25, the 6th Division of German Marine Corps and 7th Division landed in the north and south of Newfoundland. These forces landed with the help of heavy fleet firepower and the assistance of Carrier-based aircraft. The British army on Newfoundland couldn't resist it at all, and was easily defeated by German military.
The current development of Britain to Newfoundland is very low, and only the coastal areas are inhabited. The deep hinterland of the island is almost an uninhabited land. This means that after German military captured the coastal area, it can be regarded as occupying the entire Newfoundland.
The British troops stationed at Newfoundland were either wiped out by German military, or they chose to escape back to Canada at night.
On November 27, the entire Newfoundland had fallen into the hands of German military. It's two days faster than German military expected.
That night, Germany Minister of War and Chief of Staff Field Marshal Manstein, together with First Sea Lord Marshal Raeder, Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring, reported the good news to the Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire.
After learning that German Marine Corps had occupied Newfoundland, Oscar also seemed very happy.
"It seems that even though World War lost completely in the last match, British Army's combat effectiveness has not improved much. It is still so weak!" Oscar sighed.
"The combat effectiveness of Your Majesty and British Army may not be strong, but the main reason is that our Marine Corps's combat effectiveness is too strong. This makes Britain people vulnerable." Field Marshal Manstein said.
Hearing such words, Oscar couldn't help but laugh.
"So, gentlemen, we have now occupied Newfoundland. The first stage of the battle can be regarded as ending with victory. So, what are you going to do next?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, the Air Force's engineering force has boarded Newfoundland and started to expand the two airports on the island. And, we are starting to build more airports. We have planned to dispatch two from the country Fighter Wing, station the Newfoundland and take on the air defense on the Newfoundland. In this way, the Navy's Aircraft Carrier Formation can be freed," said Albert Field Marshal Kesselring.
Oscar nodded. Now the air defense and air support on Newfoundland are heavily dependent on Aircraft Carrier Formation. This also makes Aircraft Carrier Formation of German Navy restricted to the waters near Newfoundland. If the Air Force can take over the air defense on Newfoundland, it will undoubtedly free up Aircraft Carrier Formation.
"The Air Force's airport construction progress on Newfoundland does need to be accelerated. Although we caught Britain and Americans by surprise this time, they have already reacted. Next, I am afraid there will be a big battle. Therefore, our strategic bombing of United States must also be launched as soon as possible." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Albert Field Marshal Kesselring replied.
"Your Majesty, Marine Corps Commander General Busch proposed a new plan. He believed that British Army's combat effectiveness was vulnerable. Although the US military has already begun Reinforcements Kitakami have been dispatched, but due to weather conditions, they have not yet been able to reach the front line. Therefore, General Busch believes that we, Britain, will seize this opportunity and launch a landing operation from Newfoundland sets out to capture Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward islands. Even if conditions are ripe, we can further capture the northern part of Nova Scotia peninsula, in Canada. Build a bridgehead on 's homeland. In this case, when our army arrives, we can use it as a base to quickly advance towards Canada's homeland." Field Marshal Manstein said.
Oscar's eyes fell on the map hanging on the wall. After German military launched the attack on North America, the map on the wall was replaced by North America's detailed map.
"Are you sure of success?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, I'm very sure." Field Marshal Manstein replied.
"Then go do it!" Oscar chose to support.