Chapter 23

"These guys are really big dogs! It’s so rich!"Hess couldn't help but sigh like this.

Five hundred million US dollars in free aid, one and a half billion US dollars in interest-free loans, plus three billion US dollars in low-interest loans.

The total adds up to a total of five billion US dollars. A huge sum of money.

In this era, the exchange rate between the US dollar and the mark is 1:2.5. Five billion US dollars is already equivalent to 12.5 billion marks.

And this number is already equivalent to the Weimar State's annual fiscal revenue. More than twice.

With such a large amount of money, the subsequent infrastructure construction and military expansion can be carried out smoothly.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, Jews are very smart to begin with. They are the best businessmen in the world."Finance Chief Kolosik said.

Hess nodded.

In another time and space, Mustache chose to massacre these guys and then forcibly plunder their wealth.

This method is undoubtedly very bloody. But it is very effective.

This Let Mustache obtain enough funds to stimulate economic recovery and expand armaments.

Now, Hess has chosen a relatively mild method. Although he may not be able to catch up with Mustache in terms of funds obtained. However, he has cooperated with the Zionist Organization A long-term cooperation channel has been established.

Next, as long as Hess and the country he leads show greater strength, they will definitely be able to get more support from those guys. In this way, the benefits will be far greater Much more than a mustache

"Hess, after the money arrives, 70% will be used to stimulate economic development. The other 30% is used as secret military expenditure. Now, the army, navy and air force are all expanding rapidly and need money." Hess said

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister."Hess nodded.

In November, Hess went to a military camp on the outskirts of Bolin to observe the training of the 1st Armored Division of the Wehrmacht.

After he appointed Guderian and Rommel to be responsible for forming the armored force, with the military's vigorous efforts With the support, the First Armored Division was quickly established.

However, although the current First Armored Division is at full strength, it does not have tanks.

This is a treaty provision that explicitly prohibits them from possessing weapons and equipment.

So, now Even if the First Armored Division is formed, it can only use car and tank models for training.

It has to be admitted that Guderian and Rommel are indeed talents. Even if there are no tanks for training, even if they use models for training, The training is also done well.

At least, the various tactical levels that the armored force should have are being developed rapidly.

Once you receive the tank and get familiar with it for a period of time, this armored force will be able to have strong strength.

"Guderian, Rommel, you did a great job! Although the equipment is rudimentary and the conditions are poor. However, the 1st Armored Division already took shape."Hess nodded with satisfaction.

"It’s all for the support of His Excellency the Prime Minister." Guderian said

"What about tanks? How is the design going? asked Hess.

"Your Excellency, Rheinmetall and Mercedes-Benz-Daimler are designing according to your requirements. Among them, Rheinmetall is responsible for the manufacture of tank guns and turrets. Mercedes-Benz-Daimler is responsible for manufacturing the body and other components. The armor of the tank comes from Krupp." Guderian said

"When will prototypes be built? And then mass production? asked Hess.

"It is expected that a prototype will be produced by the end of this year. Mass production will begin next year." Guderian replied

"very good. Let the 1st Armored Division be fully staffed next year. Then, form the Second Armored Division and even the Third Armored Division!" Hess demanded

"Yes, Your Majesty the Prime Minister!"Guderian nodded.

Although he didn't know why Hess was so anxious, he still decided to follow the order.

With the current technological strength, the Weimar State cannot develop a too advanced tank. What's more, this is still their dozen The first tank developed in recent years has naturally relatively low technical standards.

Hess gave specific technical requirements and indicators, and the Army also agreed.

Because this tank is definitely advanced in this era.

This This tank, named the Wolf light tank, is 5.52 meters long (6.41 meters including the gun barrel), 2.95 meters wide, and 2.50 meters high. The front is sloped armor, the armor is 35 mm thick, and the side and rear armor are 25 mm thick. mm, weighing 15 tons. The maximum road speed is 30 kilometers per hour, and the maximum cross-country speed is 15 kilometers per hour. The armament is a 57mm tank gun and two 7.62mm heavy machine guns. One is a heading machine gun, and the other One is a coaxial machine gun. Among them, the tank cannon has 90 rounds of ammunition and the heavy machine gun has 2,000 rounds of ammunition.

Under Hess's request, the Third Reich will no longer develop the No. 1 or No. 2 tanks in the future. Panzer III and Panzer IV. There are only a few models: Wolf light tank, Panther medium tank and Tiger heavy tank. And there are continuous improvements on these three models.