"What about the Imperial Navy?" Mikhail asked.
The overall strength of the Russian Empire Navy is definitely the best in the world. No matter whether it is battleships or aircraft carriers, other countries cannot compare with it. Even if the anti-Russian alliance’s current naval forces are all united, it is not so easy to defeat the Russian Empire Navy head-on.
This is mainly because the power of the Russian Empire Navy is too dispersed.
At present, the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy is in the Pacific Ocean, the Northern Fleet is in the Indian Ocean, and the Black Sea Fleet is in the Mediterranean Sea. As for the Baltic Fleet, because of its weak strength, it does not have much presence for the time being.
However, as the Russian Empire Navy has an absolute advantage in the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. And as the strategic focus of the empire begins to shift to the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, the main combat direction of the Russian Empire Navy will also shift to the Atlantic Ocean in the future, which is beyond doubt.
"Your Majesty, the main force of the Imperial Navy’s Black Sea Fleet has already assembled in the Mediterranean. Although the Northern Fleet is still in the Indian Ocean, we only need some small and medium-sized warships and a small number of battleships to blockade the Indian Peninsula. Therefore, the rest of the main force of the Northern Fleet can enter the Mediterranean. The Pacific Fleet can also draw its main force to the Atlantic to assist us.
In addition, the six newly built Yenisei-class aircraft carriers of the Imperial Navy have been put into service. This brings the number of aircraft carriers currently in service in the Imperial Navy to 21. In addition, In the shipyard, there are 6 Yenisei class aircraft carriers under construction.
In addition, the construction of 6 Taiho class aircraft carriers and 6 Yunlong class aircraft carriers seized from the Eastern Empire has also begun, and the construction period is progressing steadily. It is expected that these warships will be able to serve by the end of the year. By then, the strength of the Imperial Navy will be further enhanced.
In the upcoming European decisive battle, the Imperial Navy will fully assist the ground forces in combat. At the same time, it is also prepared for the next battle for control of the Atlantic Ocean! "
Marshal Enqvist, the Minister of the Navy, said.
In the upcoming European decisive battle, the ground forces are undoubtedly the absolute main force.
To sweep across the European continent, powerful armored forces will cover the infantry to launch an attack, and even engage in brutal street fighting. This is indispensable.
In the sky, a large number of aircraft will also provide air cover and fire support for the ground forces. Enable the ground forces to win this battle at the lowest cost and in the shortest time.
In comparison, the role that the Russian Empire Navy can play is very limited.
Of course, once the Russian Empire occupied the entire European continent and launched an attack on the British Empire, the Russian Empire Navy would have to be used.
If it is not possible to seize the sea control of the strait and provide strong cover for the landing troops crossing the strait, then,We can’t let the Russian Empire’s army swim across the strait, right? If so, it will inevitably cause great losses. This is definitely not what the Russian Empire’s top leaders want to see.
Mikhail nodded: "Very good, it seems that the Empire’s army, navy and air force are all ready. Then, the next battle depends on you. I only have one request, that is, before this winter, sweep across Western Europe and reach the Atlantic coast!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The top leaders of the Russian Empire all answered.
Although the Third Reich is not weak, it is even a very powerful military power.
But after the war, the strength of the Third Reich has been seriously weakened. Although they still retain a large number of troops. But with the complete loss of air supremacy, a large number of advanced weapons and equipment have been destroyed. A large number of technical weapons have also been lost. Even if they have developed new tanks and fighters, because the military industry has been almost completely destroyed. This makes it impossible for the Third Reich’s army to equip many of these new weapons.
So, once faced with a large-scale attack by the Russian Empire, how could it be possible to resist the Russian attack with only a broken defense line and a cannon fodder force composed of old and weak soldiers after losing a large number of elite soldiers? (To read the exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
Not to mention that the Russian Empire also has absolute sea and air superiority, and the overwhelming air force fighters and carrier-based aircraft will provide strong air support to the ground forces. In this case, it will be even more difficult for the Third Reich and even the anti-Russian alliance to resist the Russian attack on the battlefield.
"Your Majesty, all our preparations are basically completed. It is expected that in the middle and late April, as long as the weather conditions permit, we can launch a large-scale attack. In the remaining month or so, we will further check for omissions and make preparations!" said Marshal Yegorov, Chief of the General Staff.
Mikhail nodded, and had no objection to this.
Being fully prepared will undoubtedly be beneficial to the next attack. This is especially true in such a large-scale decisive battle. In this way, the Russian Empire will have a greater chance of winning this battle.
"Your Majesty, since there is still some time before launching a large-scale offensive, perhaps we can make more efforts at the diplomatic level. For example, there is a special country in Western Europe, that is, the Gauls who were defeated by the Germans. The Gauls were blitzed by the Germans and were defeated in a short time. Not only did they lose the entire northern industrial zone, but they were also enslaved and exploited by the Germans. It’s just that because their military strength was severely damaged, their fighting will was even more defeated, and they dared not resist the Germans.
Now, the international situation, especially the situation in Europe as a whole, has undergone earth-shaking changes. The Germans and the entire anti-Russian alliance no longer have an advantage.
Then, the Gauls will definitely have other thoughts. If we can support the GaulsIf we can take back the lost northern region, they will most likely turn to us. This will make our next battle smoother. Even if the Gauls’ fighting power is not very good, the empire’s troops can directly land in Gaul, pass through Gaul, and go straight behind the Germans. "
Marshal Tukhachevsky, deputy chief of staff, proposed.
And this proposal also made the top leaders of the Russian Empire brighten their eyes..
