Age of Conquest Reborn

"Where in the United States should we choose to take action?" Admiral Dönitz knew in his heart that the head of state's question was very meaningful. It not only tested his strategic vision, but also showed that the head of state was not very confident about the navy's combat power.

Admiral Dönitz remembered that his answer was so concise and straightforward that the Führer was stunned, "My Führer, the German Navy's first battle in the North American battlefield chose the major cities on the east coast of the United States as its targets!

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"Dönitz, you and your navy should be given a chance to perform, but remember to act within your capabilities!" This was the head of state's reply. Admiral Dönitz remembered it clearly. The head of state's tone was very solemn. Obviously

I'm somewhat worried.

Therefore, after obtaining the permission of the Führer, Admiral Dönitz concentrated most of the German naval forces in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters. This happened nearly a month ago.

Admiral Dönitz certainly did not act rashly by choosing the East Coast of the United States for the first battle of the German Navy after several years of hard work. Before mobilizing naval forces, he had already worked with the staff to carefully

Various factors of this military operation have been studied and scrutinized.

If it had been before the outbreak of the Pacific War between Japan and the United States, even the greatly developed German Navy would never have dared to set foot in the Atlantic waters. The U.S. Navy at that time was powerful enough to kill the German Navy several times, and Dönitz would not have

You'd be stupid to get into trouble with this.

But things are not what they used to be. The U.S. Navy suffered heavy losses in the war with the Japanese Navy for control of the Pacific. Its main fleet, the Pacific Fleet, was repeatedly destroyed and its vitality was severely damaged. More importantly, the entire U.S. Navy

Attention is focused on the west coast and the direction of the Pacific Ocean.

In the Atlantic direction on the east coast, the U.S. Navy has very few troops. Most of them are offshore patrol ships and main battleships of sufficient tonnage. There is not a single one. In other words, the U.S. Navy, which was badly beaten by the Japanese navy in the Pacific, does not have one.

There are only a few main battleships left, and this is an opportunity.

Secondly, the east coast of the United States is the fundamental political, economic and military base of the United States. If attacked, it will have a huge impact on the people's morale and morale of the United States. There is no way more suitable for Germany than this method.

The Navy’s first battle is here!

All conditions are met, this battle is feasible, and one blow is the key. Admiral Dönitz wanted this effect. Deep in his heart, General Dönitz had no lack of plans to compete with the army. Rommel commanded South America.

The army group swept across the U.S. military as if it were in no man's land. If the navy wanted to make a surprise move, the east coast of the United States was the best target!

General Dönitz smiled and was immersed in memories. A colonel staff officer hurried in and reported: "Reporting to the commander, after receiving telegrams from the commanders of each formation, the Americans dispatched a land-based fighter group to send us

A fleet of aircraft fought back. The air battles in various places were very fierce. At the same time, the ground anti-aircraft firepower in the East Coast of the United States exceeded the original expectations of the staff. The bomber formation suffered heavy losses!"

"How effective is the bombing of our mixed formation?" General Dönitz asked.

"Basically the intended purpose was achieved, but the effect of the bombing of Washington was not very satisfactory!" the colonel's staff officer replied succinctly.

"The reason?" Admiral Dönitz asked without any nonsense.

"Washington, the capital of the United States, has a very strong air defense force. There are at least fifteen fighter wings of the U.S. Army Air Force and eight fighter wings of the Naval Air Force stationed there. Except for the strength of eight fighter wings of the Naval Air Force, the ground anti-aircraft firepower is denser than any other target!"

The colonel staff replied.

"Humph!" Admiral Dönitz sneered and ordered: "Order the third carrier-based aircraft group, the fifth naval land-based fighter division, and the seventh bomber division to take off immediately to join the air attack on Washington.

Kill all the American fighter jets in the sky!"

"Commander, this is our total reserve force, all of which are devoted to the air attack on Washington. If an unexpected situation occurs, we will have no troops available!" the colonel staff reminded, he had followed General Dönitz for many years.

Therefore, people have the courage to speak out to remind.

"Unexpected situation?" General Dönitz shook his head and said: "There are no unexpected situations. Even if there are, my determination to increase the intensity of air strikes on Washington will not waver. I can raze Washington to the ground and suffer no more losses."

Big, no matter what!"

Starting from the morning until the sun goes down, the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group and land-based aircraft group continuously carry out high-intensity and high-density bombing of major cities on the east coast of the United States. The U.S. Army Air Force and Naval Air Force aircraft groups,

Make a desperate counterattack.

A total of nearly 6,000 combat aircraft from both sides were fighting in the sky over the east coast of the United States. The originally clear sky was full of traces of combat aircraft. The pilots from both sides were chasing each other and fighting. Bullets pierced the sky and bombs rained down.

Next, the hit plane exploded into a huge fireball, blooming in the sky. From time to time, planes screamed strangely, carrying thick smoke, and plunged towards the ground, rising into a ball of smoke mixed with fierce flames.

At dusk, the German navy began to withdraw its hands and withdraw from the battlefield, leaving behind scars and ruined cities everywhere. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, a thick layer of gunpowder smoke filled the sky over major cities along the east coast of the United States.

Set off by the last few rays of sunset, as dark red as blood, the eastern region of the United States is groaning in pain.

Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, Admiral Dönitz was listening to the Chief of Staff reporting today's results. His expression was very excited, which was enough, even though the German Navy had spent more than 600 fighter jets and more than 400 bombers being shot down and damaged.

The price was high, but the results achieved were undoubtedly brilliant.

A total of more than 900 U.S. fighter jets were shot down. Generally speaking, the losses of the German Navy were greater than those of the Americans. However, Admiral Dönitz did not think so. He believed that the biggest achievement of the Navy this time was against the east coast of the United States.

The air raids on all target cities were very successful, especially the air raid on Washington, which almost razed the capital of the United States to the ground. To sum up, the Americans' losses far exceeded their own!

More importantly, it made the Americans realize that the German navy could launch an attack on the east coast of the United States at any time. Admiral Dönitz believed that this alone had shaken the foundation of the United States and weakened the morale of the Americans.

Got it!

As for the naval losses, Admiral Dönitz did not feel distressed. War will have a price, not to mention that this price is very valuable. He immediately drafted a telegram to the head of state, "My head of state, in a distant place."

On the Atlantic Ocean, Dönitz reports to you that after a day of air strikes, the German Navy dispatched nearly 3,000 combat aircraft, covering all important cities on the east coast of the United States, including the U.S. capital Washington, in smoke and fire.

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"The entire east coast of the United States is trembling and trembling! In this battle, we lost more than a thousand combat aircraft and shot down more than 900 U.S. fighter jets. Regarding the naval losses, I will have a special report

The report is submitted!”

Admiral Dönitz was a rigorous soldier and did not hide his losses. He also believed that the head of state would make a fair evaluation of the navy's large-scale air raid.

Hitler's reply to the call was very quick. Obviously, Hitler, who was far away in Berlin, was quite concerned about this naval offensive, or in other words, he was uneasy.

"Dönitz, the navy is great! You have proven yourself with practical actions. That's all. The Germans will also be proud of the navy! After this battle, no one will ignore the strong existence of the German navy and immediately turn around.

After resting, the presence of the navy in the Atlantic and Caribbean Sea is a huge threat to the Americans!" This was the entire content of Hitler's reply to Dönitz.

Looking at the head of state's reply, the corners of Admiral Dönitz's eyes became moist. This was the best compliment the head of state could give to the navy. He ordered the chief of staff: "Immediately send the full text of the head of state's telegram to all navy, fleets, and land-based aviation forces."

Each pilot will convey the contents of the message from the head of state to every officer and soldier in the navy!"

Santa Fe, in the southwest of the United States, is where the headquarters of the German Army Group South America is located. Commander Marshal Rommel, after reading the order of commendation for the Navy's air raid on the east coast of the United States, which was conveyed by the General Staff and personally signed by the head of state, will

A heartfelt smile.

Within the German army, there were no feuds or disputes between the army and navy. Except for Goering, who always wanted to put the air force above the army and navy. Marshal Rommel admired the air raid commanded by General Dönitz very much.

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He admired Admiral Dönitz's strategic vision, his precise targeting, and his strikes were ruthless enough. The air strikes on the east coast of the United States were equivalent to hitting the Americans seven inches above them. No matter from any aspect, for the United States,

The southwestern border line and the South American Army Group attacking the central and eastern regions of the United States are very beneficial support and response.

"I am pleased that the Navy has carried out a large-scale air raid on the east coast of the United States. On behalf of all the officers and soldiers of Army Group South America, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Navy for its support and response!" This is Marshal Rommel's letter to Deng Xiaoping.

Admiral Nitz's congratulatory message was simple, direct, and sincere.

It was dark at night, and Washington was still burning everywhere. The city was full of ruins, ruins, collapsed buildings, asphalt roads full of craters, and firelight and thick smoke shrouded the sky above the city.

The entire city was filled with a thick smell of burning, and boundless fear weighed on the hearts of Washington residents, who helplessly searched for the bodies of their loved ones among the ruins.

In the basement of the U.S. Supreme War Headquarters, President Roosevelt was presiding over a military meeting and listened to Lieutenant General Desker, commander of the U.S. East Coast Defense Command, report on the damage to property and personnel caused by air strikes by German aircraft in the eastern region.

As for Mr. Truman, the Vice President who was preparing to take over as president, he was very unlucky. He was hit by a piece of bomb fragments and is currently lying in pain in the hospital.

(To be continued)(To be continued)

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