Chapter 1659: next step

  Germany, Berlin, Imperial Palace.

  Emperor Qin Tian was arranging flowers and plants in the yard after finishing his official duties. As I get older, my body doesn't get as good. Many government affairs are handed over to the cabinet and the crown prince, and Qin Tian only needs to make the final check.

  Of course, Qin Tian is still very concerned about this war. This is related to whether the hegemony of the German Empire can be stabilized forever. It can be said that as long as this war is won again, Germany will be able to continue to dominate the world for the next half century or even longer.

  This is also Qin Tian's biggest goal. He hopes that he can achieve this goal and be reborn again.

   "Your Majesty, the Ministers of War, Navy and Air Force are here." The secretary said to Qin Tian.

   "Well, let them wait for me in the office!" Qin Tian put down the kettle in his hand, washed his hands, and then returned to the office.

  When Qin Tian walked into the office, he could clearly see the unconcealable smiles on the faces of the three important military officials of the empire. In particular, the Secretary of the Navy, Marshal Raeder, seemed very excited.

   "Good afternoon, Your Majesty!" The three military officials saluted one after another.

   "Sit down, everyone." Qin Tian seemed very casual. For his confidants, Qin Tian never cared much about etiquette.

   "Your Majesty, the Atlantic naval battle has come to an end!" Marshal Raeder said.

   "Oh? I think it's because of this aspect that the three of you came to see me together. Judging from your expressions, it's good news, right?" Qin Tian asked with a smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We have won again. The combination of the local fleet and the Mediterranean Fleet has already wiped out the main forces of the U.S. Navy and the British Navy. In this battle, the nine large fleet aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy, 4 light aircraft carriers and 8 medium-sized aircraft carriers of the British Navy were all sunk by us. In terms of capital ships, we sank three 'Montana-class' battleships of the US Navy and four 'Lion-class' battleships of the British Navy 'The battleship and two 'Nelson-class' battleships. The cruisers and destroyers that were sunk and severely damaged by us are countless. It can be said that from now on, the command of the entire Atlantic Ocean has been in our hands." Raeder The Marshal said excitedly.

   For a long time, the German Navy has regarded the US Navy as its primary enemy. Although the previous victory in the Azores naval battle defeated the U.S. Navy and caused them heavy losses. But there is still a long way to go before completely controlling the sea in the Atlantic Ocean. But now, after this naval battle is over, the German Navy has completely won.

   "The result of the battle is so great?" Qin Tian couldn't believe it. Although he has great confidence in the Imperial Navy, he thinks that the Imperial Navy will definitely win. However, such a fruitful result was beyond his expectation. After all, after this battle, the U.S. Navy has only three "Iowa-class" battleships left, and the British Navy has only four "Hood-class" battlecruisers left. Although the performance of these two battleships is not bad. But it is undoubtedly not enough to confront the strong German navy. Even if the United States and the United Kingdom continue to build warships frantically, they will no longer be able to pose a threat to the German Navy. The German Navy will maintain its superiority until the end of this war.

   "Yes, Your Majesty. The fleet commanded by the commander of the local fleet, Marshal Lütjens, performed amazingly in this naval battle." Marshal Raeder continued.

   Afterwards, he reported to Qin Tian the performance of the local fleet in this naval battle in detail.

  After Qin Tian finished listening, he couldn't help being very satisfied.

   "The local fleet did really well this time. In a disadvantaged situation, they were able to think of a way to turn defeat into victory. Marshal Lütjens' command ability is undoubtedly worthy of recognition!" Qin Tian said.

  Although, the capital ship formation of the home fleet was almost crippled. Such a loss is not insignificant. However, compared to the results they achieved, such a loss is relatively nothing. This naval battle not only completely defeated the U.S. Navy and the British Navy, but also further increased the strength of both sides. It can be said that even if the Americans and the British try their best, they will no longer be able to threaten the German Empire in the Atlantic Ocean.

"Your Majesty, the navy has now completely controlled the Atlantic Ocean. Moreover, we have also captured the Bermuda Islands. This allows us to have a bridgehead in the western Atlantic Ocean. The next landing operation in North America can also be put on the agenda ’” Marshal Manstein said.

  The victory of the navy completely established Germany's advantage in the Atlantic Ocean, and at the same time cleared the way for Germany to land in North America. It can be said that the Americans and the British are now powerless to intercept the German army in the Atlantic Ocean. The only thing they can rely on is homeland defense through the army and air force. But when the German army has such a big advantage, it is very difficult to say whether they can resist it.

  Qin Tian nodded: "It's time to land in North America. Have all the preparations been completed?"

"Your Majesty, our preparations have been continuing. After we defeated Bu Russia, except for sending a small number of troops to reinforce Nanyang, the rest of the troops are resting. Now, we have assembled enough troops on the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Yes. The various ships and war materials needed for the landing are almost ready. According to the plan, we can launch the landing operation by the end of November at the latest," Marshal Manstein said.

   "It's already winter in November. I'm afraid it will snow throughout northern North America. Will this affect our landing?" Although the current German army is already the most powerful force on the planet. But there will still be many unexpected factors that make them fall into the sand. The weather is undoubtedly the most important factor. Qin Tian didn't want to repeat the mistakes of Napoleon and the head of state.

"Your Majesty, although the weather may become a problem. But the existence of the North Atlantic warm current keeps the seas in the northeast of the United States from freezing. If we are well prepared, we can succeed. Moreover, the bad weather will not only affect us , At the same time, it will also have an impact on the British and Americans. If we can gain a firm foothold in winter, we can take this opportunity to deploy more troops to prepare for a counterattack in the coming spring." Marshal Manstein explained road.

  Qin Tian nodded: "Okay, let's start preparing for the plan to land in North America!"