Chapter 1951: Strategic Bombing and Strangulation
One year ago, the Kaiser wanted to send airship troops to bomb the British mainland. When he asked Ruprecht for advice, the prince refused at that time. It was not that the plan was bad, but that the plan was a little out of date. The cost of airships is high, and the bomb load of a single ship is indeed not small, but the rare number limits the scale of bombing bombs. Instead of investing precious airships in the bombing of the British mainland, it is better to let them cooperate with the army as an air surveillance platform. Moreover, because of the premature rise of planes in this plane, the resources allocated by airships have been reduced. Therefore, bombing with airships has very limited effects except for a kind of spiritual shock.
However, today is different! After more than 2 years of war consumption, after one after another air contest, the Luftwaffe used correct tactics (the early stage was mainly fighter jets and interceptors, relying on a relatively complete ground system to consume the British aviation power.) and Accumulate steadily (the number of bombers is slowly accumulating, use with care.) Finally, the air superiority on the battlefield was completely obtained, and the Royal Army Air Force was severely damaged in consecutive sudden strikes. When the British warhawks gradually withdrew from the battlefield, and when the wings of British fighter jets could no longer provide shelter for the ground and sea, Germany could finally enjoy the advantages brought by air power.
"I have seen your requirements for the Air Force. Some require front-line support of bombers, some require strikes against British targets in depth, and some require strangulation of rear lines of communication. There is some truth in what you say, but I I believe that the efficiency of using the air force in this way is still low! Although we have huge advantages, the resources of the air force are still relatively limited. Therefore, we must invest our air power in the most critical areas! For example, the English Channel and the opposite London!"
With the putter in his hand, the prince drew an oval on the map where the eastern end of the English Channel was located. All London, Dover, Dunkirk, Calais and other places are included.
"It goes without saying that London is the heart of the empire on which the sun never sets. Every bomb that falls on London will make the British feel heartbroken! What about the French coastal ports? This is the most important port from England to France. Every day, There will be hundreds of ships of all kinds departing from here, full of weapons, ammunition, food and fuel to France. Ports such as Dunkirk and Calais are the places to receive these materials. This is not only the main artery of the British Expeditionary Force , It is one of the most important fuel transportation lines for the French! Therefore, the British transport ships in the Strait of Dover can greatly weaken the combat effectiveness of the Allied Powers."
"Before, there were people who asked to attack these places. At that time, I refused because I thought the time was not ripe. But now, when we can organize a round of bombing with thousands of planes, it is time for the British to attack us. Trembling under the wings! We will use bombs and death to tell the British that the English Channel, which has sheltered them for hundreds of years, does not make them feel safe! What the French cannot do, we may not be able to do!" Ruprecht The prince said passionately.
"Although I don't know much about the Air Force, I want to say that attacking ships in the Strait of Dover and bombing British cities including London are two goals, and the limited attack power is allocated to two goals at the same time. Isn't it inappropriate?" General House said with some doubts.
"That's right, these are indeed two goals. Although the two goals are different, they can promote each other!" The prince nodded and said.
"The success or failure of the bombing is not only the level of its own software and hardware, but the most important thing is to minimize the interference of the opponent's air power. From a tactical point of view, we cannot let the British wait for work in the air on a battlefield! Let's not talk about the result. We are at a disadvantage from the engagement situation. We must have multiple options,
Then, we played a guessing game with the British and asked them to guess where we would appear, or that the British were willing to disperse their forces. "
"Secondly, from a strategic point of view, for the personnel in the UK, the number of casualties on the front line is really a bit misty. It is far less shocking than a bomb falling on one's own doorstep! War has never been just a head-to-head engagement , It is also a confrontation of spirit and will, I think it is time to put some pressure on the British."
"Admittedly, from a purely military point of view, the bomber's current load of ammunition will cause very limited damage to a city of London's level. However, the British will never let it go because of this limited damage. This will lead to people's distrust of the government. Therefore, they must deploy a large number of antiaircraft guns and fighter jets in these cities, and allocate enough fighters. The British are now reorganizing their air force to use bombers as the main offensive force Change to a fighter-dominated defense. We can't give them that chance, we have to force them to fight us! That's what our attack on the British homeland is all about militarily."
"Of course, there is another problem that also prompted us to launch an attack on the British mainland. That is, General Halder told me that the Dover Strait is too small to accommodate four-figure aircraft!" Ruprecht half Seriously, half-jokingly.
"Will such a large-scale attack affect our army's offensive in the future?" General Crook frowned and asked. After all, judging from the current plan proposed by the prince, the air strike is powerful enough. And it is predictable that the loss will not be small. After all, this time you directly held the neck of the British. At the critical moment of life and death, the British will definitely fight to the death!
"The air support I promised before can still be fulfilled when the attack is launched. This time, our air superiority is very large, so we can squander it. At the same time, not only the air force but also the naval air force are responsible for this attack. So Everyone can rest assured," Ruprecht said.
"Well, if there is no opinion, I think we can prepare to implement this plan. In the future, I am afraid it will become an unforgettable nightmare for the British!" Ruprecht said.
And long before the meeting, the entire German Air Force on the Western Front and even the German Naval Air Force in the Baltic Sea were preparing for this operation code-named Dover Thunder, which was different from all previous battles. This time, Germany The air force launched a long-term strangulation operation against the navy and the escorted British fleet. And there is also a battle with British interceptors! There are challenges, but the rewards are definitely greater!
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