My Third Empire

The sinking of a destroyer was enough to make the Germans realize that the Royal Navy was playing for real this time. (Starting) So even if it is reluctant, the German High Seas Fleet must bite the bullet. Stuka bombers with bombs went straight to the south in an attempt to interfere with the British destroyers of the German fleet heading south. The first offensive operation of the German aircraft carrier began in such a not-so-good situation.

The subsequent attack by the German naval aviation did not achieve impressive results, and most of their bombs were dropped in the sea. Only one bomb damaged a British cruiser, but it failed to sink the British cruiser. Instead, a German Stuka dive bomber was shot down by anti-aircraft fire from a British ship, killing the pilot.

To tell the truth, the Stuka bomber's performance on land is remarkable, but the effect of using it to attack targets at sea is somewhat unsatisfactory. This must also be clear from the operational principles of the Stuka dive bomber.

As we all know, in the early days of World War II, there was no such new thing as precision-guided bombs, so in order to ensure the bombing accuracy, the dive bomber, a weapon with obvious limitations of the times, was born. Dive bombers use high-speed dives as close as possible and aim at the target to ensure bombing accuracy, and are very effective against roads, railways, bridges, and even moving tanks.

However, when it is used to deal with warships with intensive anti-aircraft firepower, it seems a little powerless. The reasoning is very simple: would you rather fly a fragile plane straight at one or even a few anti-aircraft guns that are constantly shooting?

This is also the main reason why the Japanese suicide aircraft in World War II sounded very high, but the actual results were mediocre. Because flying a plane at a prepared ship is an unwise move, and you're more likely to be shot down and thrown into the sea. It doesn't matter if you have a mortal mentality like the Japanese army, but if you still want to return alive, then you must seriously consider how to improve your tactics.

The improved method of the German naval aviation was to install a small device on the top of the Stuka dive bomber, which could predict the location of the bomb's projection, similar to a simple sight. This device allows the Stuka to attack without diving very close, but to pull up the bomb from a higher place. Of course, the price is also high: this makes Stuka's attack hit rate lower.

In addition, this time was the first time the German Navy carrier-based aviation carried out an attack mission under conditions close to actual combat. The ground crew panicked and did not choose the appropriate bombs for these take-off bombers according to the mission: these take-off bombers The Stukas were carrying large bombs that attacked battleships, and naturally they would not achieve ideal results when they were used to attack destroyers.

On the other hand, the German Navy's determination to fight was not firm, and Lütjens's operational goal was to drive away the British destroyers and cruisers on the route and ensure the smooth rendezvous of the fleet. Therefore, the German Navy did not take off planes frequently to attack these warships, but just threatened to force these warships back, and then hurried south.

The German fleet at full speed went south at full speed in a flight of style,

Soon after, they joined the Redel First Fleet, which had arrived for reinforcements. The two fleets were not in love, and after reorganizing the formation, they entered the Port of William in a mighty manner. Dozens of road-based fighter jets and bombers arrived in time, so that the British Navy did not pursue them in depth. A naval battle that should have shocked the world ended just like that.

After the end of a naval battle, both sides were not satisfied with the results they had achieved. On the one hand, because of the desperate battle of the German destroyers, the British Royal Navy was very annoyed that the British Royal Navy was not able to achieve the established goal of severely damaging the German Navy; on the other hand, the German Navy suffered the actual loss of a destroyer, which made the German executives very angry. Teryans was summoned to the residence of the head of state and ordered to make an in-depth analysis and summary of the operation.

Of course, this defeat made Arcardo aware of the flaws in the German command system, so he followed the unfortunate people. , Air Force Commander Catherine and Dick, Intelligence Chief Gascoll, SS Commander-in-Chief Reinhardt, and even the Reich Chancellor Augustus, who had just taken office, was requested by Arcador to attend.

You can't blame the Führer for being full of anger, because what has been concealed under the halo of glorious victory recently is the serious lack of command and coordination. Due to the coordination of work, the Air Force launched the attack an hour earlier in the Battle of Poland, and the quarrel with each other even caused a German destroyer to be sunk off the coast of Poland; then the disgusting incident of the Wehrmacht commander discriminating against the SS happened within the military. On the other hand, the airborne troops also suffered losses due to differences in use, followed by the submarine troops for their own plans to make the surface ship troops suffer again.

If these problems are not solved, then in the foreseeable future, the coordination problem between the various services will eventually paralyze and collapse the seemingly powerful war machine of Germany.

Putting his hand on the conference table, Akado looked at the German command team he had accumulated little by little. Everyone bowed their heads and seemed unwilling to be the first to speak. The meeting room was eerily quiet, as if a needle could be heard falling to the ground. The atmosphere is really not very good. Everyone thought to themselves.

Let's talk about it. It seems unrealistic to expect these subordinates to summon up their courage. So Akado broke the silence in the conference room and spoke first: Everyone is an old acquaintance, there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Silence, still uncomfortable silence.

In ancient times, it was a shame that the ministers could not share the king's worries. Now we are also considered as cronies personally promoted by the head of state. Should we do something so tasteless as to shirk our responsibilities? Augustus said with a sigh: Everyone knows it's disgraceful, and we have to find a way to stop such shameful problems in the future.

The intelligence department will strengthen liaison and cooperation with all departments. Gascoll is Accardo's die-hard, so naturally he will be the first to stand up at this time: I haven't thought about other aspects, but I A relevant report will be submitted to the Führer as soon as possible.

Reinhardt also nodded and echoed: The SS has always been the most loyal force to the Führer, and we obey all the Führer's arrangements. So there is nothing to say. If the Führer needs us to go to the battlefield hungry, we will not bring food. Set off.

As the commander-in-chief of the navy, I personally have to review it. Both operations failed to achieve the scheduled combat objectives, and in the second time, the fleet suffered unnecessary losses, and I am willing to take responsibility for this. Sighing heavily, he said: If the head of state approves, I am willing to resign as the commander-in-chief of the navy.

Dönitz's expression was not good either. After all, this time the battle failed and he lost the warship, he also had a certain responsibility: My head of state, the advance movement of the submarine force was my order, this time the battle failed, I am also responsible...

Okay! Don't say it one by one. Akado interrupted Dönitz's words, waved his hand and said: You first divide who's responsibility, and then hand over your own power, leaving the mess to others. ...is this the solution you thought of?

Akado stood up, his eyes swept over his generals, with majesty and ferocity: You are all picked up by me, I really hope that you can follow my footsteps and head towards Germany's bright future without turning back. Go forward. And now? You forgot the oath you made to me for the benefit of such a small amount of sesame and mung beans?

There's no need to shirk each other's responsibilities, and don't take responsibility for yourself! Augustus and I have already worked out a solution. Akado hammered the table twice with his hand, making a thumping sound: From From now on, the highest military command of the German Third Reich will be established, and I will serve as the highest military commander of the whole country. All commanders of arms will be directly responsible to me.

This... Brauchitch obviously didn't want his Wehrmacht commander-in-chief to be an empty shelf, and hesitated to make a few words.

But Arcador did not give him this chance. Arkado stopped Brauchitch's attempt to speak with his hand, stared at him and said, I am still very satisfied with the work of Marshal Brauchitch, but in terms of military coordination of the various arms of the sea, land and air, your experience And the idea is too conservative, and you don’t have much restraint and attention to the Air Force and the Navy, I believe you admit it yourself.”

Brauchitch has nothing to say, these problems do exist: because he is a general from the old army, he pays more attention to the construction and development of the army, and operates the commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht as the commander-in-chief of the army (of course another It is also the reason why he strongly cooperates with the development of the Air Force and the Navy).

Don't worry too much, everyone. Arkado then comforted: The Supreme Command of the Empire only supervises the formulation of large-scale combat plans that require the cooperation of various arms in all directions of the Empire. It does not interfere with the formulation of specific campaign plans, there is no such thing as Please rest assured that you are concerned about the issue of laymen interfering in military planning.

I agree to establish this Supreme Command, which can coordinate issues between various arms. As Akado's shadow, Prime Minister Augustus was the first to make a statement: In addition, with this Supreme Command, everyone has a high opinion of the head of state. Allegiance is more intuitive.”

The army's loyalty to the Führer is beyond doubt. Brauchitch stood up and saluted: I agree with the Führer's arrangement.

As ordered, my head of state! Everyone stood up and saluted.

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