Imperial Navy was suddenly divided into five fleets, and the strength of each fleet was roughly the same. The eight Capital Ships planned by Home Fleet are more powerful because the plan is to use 410mm Main Gun. Mediterranean Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet have one less ship, Capital Ships, and are slightly weaker. However, overall, the strength of each fleet is still very similar.
Oscar has not yet decided how to allocate aircraft carriers. Because German Navy now only has six aircraft carriers in total. If each fleet is allocated, then the strength will be dispersed and it will not have much effect. Wait until the number of aircraft carriers owned by German Navy is further increased before allocating them. In this case, it will undoubtedly ensure that the aircraft carrier has strong combat effectiveness. After all, the combat effectiveness of a single aircraft carrier is extremely limited. If a dual aircraft carrier battle group can be formed, the combat effectiveness will increase exponentially. Therefore, we have to wait until German Navy has at least 12 aircraft carriers before allocating them.
Fortunately, a large-scale naval battle is unlikely to start for a while. German Navy has enough time to prepare. With Germany's industrial strength and economic foundation, by the time the war breaks out, German military's fleets are estimated to be very powerful. This will make Germany fully capable of winning on all battlefields.
For example, on Atlantic Ocean, Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet can join forces to deal with Americans and British. Even, Mediterranean Fleet can also provide reinforcements for the war in the direction of Atlantic Ocean. Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet can join forces to deal with Island Nation Navy and American Navy. The combined strength of the two fleets is enough to have a great advantage in the confrontation with Island Nation Navy.
Regarding the candidates for Commander and chiefs of staff of each fleet, Oscar did not make an immediate decision, but left them vacant temporarily. After all, the division of German Navy into five fleets is nothing more than a reform. The reform has not officially started yet, so there is naturally plenty of time to make modifications and adjustments.
Imperial Navy generals undoubtedly support the reform of the navy. This will not only make German Navy more powerful, but also allow more people to gain a higher status.
"The last one is Imperial Air Force! From now on, Imperial Army Air Corps will become Imperial Air Force. General Seeckt will become Imperial Air Force Commander!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lieutenant General Seeckt replied with excitement. He had been waiting for this day for a long time. It is undoubtedly a great honor for him to become Commander of a new military branch.
Of course, although he has not been promoted yet, he believes that he will soon be promoted from general to general. Even, it is not impossible to be promoted to marshal and serve as Air Force Minister in the future! Thinking of these, Lieutenant General Seeckt felt hot in his heart.
"Although Imperial Air Force has just begun, I have great expectations for the Air Force. In fact, in future wars, the Air Force will become a decisive force. Whoever controls the air can gain the initiative on the battlefield and even win the war!" Oscar continued.
Although, the Air Force still has a long way to go to achieve the step mentioned by Oscar. As far as the aircraft currently equipped by the Air Force are concerned, they are simply not able to achieve the expectations of Oscar. However, as technology advances, more and more advanced aircraft will be invented. This will give the Air Force a more powerful combat capability.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will definitely try my best!" Lieutenant General Seeckt said.
Although, perhaps even he himself does not quite believe that Oscar said that the air force will become the decisive force in future wars. However, Oscar's expectations for him are undoubtedly very high. This makes Lieutenant General Seeckt willing to do his best to achieve this goal.
"Now, Imperial Air Force has a total of 12 aviation wings, six Fighter Wing and six Bomber Wing. It seems like a lot, but there is undoubtedly a big gap between the truly powerful Imperial Air Force. I hope It is hoped that in the next ten years, Imperial Air Force will have 20 Fighter Wing and 12 Bomber Wing, among which there will be no less than 4 long-range heavy-duty Bomber Wing!" said Oscar.
"Long-Range Heavy Bomber?" Lieutenant General Seeckt is undoubtedly the first time he has heard this word.
"Yes, Long-Range Heavy Bomber. Now Bomber equipped with Imperial Air Force can only attack targets three hundred kilometers away. The combat radius is too small. And Many of the Empire's enemies have a very large territory. In other words, Empire needs to cross a vast ocean to attack them. Therefore, the heavy-duty can have an extremely long combat radius. Bomber, Long-Range Heavy Bomber, must be able to attack targets at least a thousand kilometers away, and the bomb load must be greatly increased. In this case, if we can gather hundreds. If even more Long-Range Heavy Bomber launch attacks on the enemy's deep strategic locations, or bomb the enemy's important cities and completely blow them up, what kind of scene will it be like?" Oscar said.
Lieutenant General Seeckt couldn't help but his eyes shone. What Oscar said undoubtedly pointed out a new path for him. He never thought that the war could be carried out in this way. He even couldn't wait to build the air force Oscar wanted. The overwhelming Long-Range Heavy Bomber launched bombings on the enemy's important cities, directly blowing them into ruins. Such a strike method will undoubtedly make the enemy pay an extremely heavy price in the war. It can even destroy the enemy's war potential, allowing one's own side to easily win the war.
"Your Majesty, from now on, Imperial Air Force will increase investment in advanced aircraft. We will develop more advanced fighter jets and Bomber as soon as possible. Long-Range Heavy Bomber, we will also equip them soon!" Lieutenant General Seeckt said.
Oscar nodded, he believed that Lieutenant General Seeckt would do everything well.
Imperial Army and the navy generals were also shocked by the scene described by Oscar. Although, they previously regarded the Air Force as their little brother who had just formed the army. But if the Air Force's strategic bombing can really be so powerful, then the Air Force's role in the war will undoubtedly be very large. Oscar's previous metaphor is not an exaggeration at all.