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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 2903 Bombing the East Coast (Part 2)

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    "Where in the United States should we choose to take action?" Admiral D?nitz 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 D?nitz remembered that his answer was so concise and straightforward that the F¨¹hrer was stunned, "My F¨¹hrer, 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!  "

    "D?nitz, 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 D?nitz remembered it clearly. The head of state's tone was very solemn. Obviously  I am somewhat worried.

    So, after getting the permission of the head of state, Admiral D?nitz gathered most of the German navy's forces in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters. This happened nearly a month ago.

    Admiral D?nitz was certainly not a rash move to choose 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 D?nitz 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 U.S. Navy suffered heavy losses.  All the attention of the U.S. Navy is placed on the west coast of the Pacific.

    In the direction of the Atlantic Ocean 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 even one. In other words, the U.S. Navy, which was badly beaten by the Japanese navy in the Pacific, has only a few main warships left. This is an opportunity.

    Second, the east coast of the United States is the fundamental political, economic and military location of the United States.  If attacked, it would have a huge impact on the hearts and morale of the Americans. There is no way more suitable for the German Navy to make its debut in the first battle!

    All conditions are met, this battle is feasible, and one blow is the key. Admiral D?nitz wants this effect. Deep in his heart, General D?nitz has no shortage of plans to compete with the army.  Rommel commanded Army Group South America and swept across the U.S. military as if they were in no man's land. If the navy wanted to make a surprise move, it would be a surprise.  The East Coast of the United States is the best target!

    General D?nitz smiled and was immersed in memories. A colonel's staff 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 report to us.  "

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

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

    "The reason?" Admiral D?nitz 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's staff replied.

    "Hmph!" Admiral D?nitz sneered and ordered: "Order the Third Carrier Air Group, the Navy's Fifth 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's staff reminded, he had followed General D?nitz for many years.  Therefore, people have the courage to speak out to remind.

    "Unexpected situation?" General D?nitz 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!¡±

    From the morning until the sun went down, the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group and land-based aircraft group continued to 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,  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 of both sides were chasing and fighting each other. Bullets pierced the sky and bombs poured down. The hit plane exploded into a huge fireball that bloomed in the sky. From time to time, there were planes screaming strangely, bringing with them  With thick smoke, it plunged towards the ground, rising into a ball of smoke mixed with flames.

    At dusk, the German navy began to withdraw from the battlefield, leaving behind cities riddled with holes and ruins. 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.  Against the backdrop of the last few sunset glows, which were as dark as blood, the eastern region of the United States was groaning in pain.

    Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, Admiral D?nitz was listening to the Chief of Staff reporting today's results. His expression was very excited. It 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 is high, but the results achieved are 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 D?nitz did not think so. He believed that the greatest achievement of the Navy this time was against the east coast of the United States.  The air strikes on all target cities were very successful, especially the air strike 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 D?nitz 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 D?nitz 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 the distant place.  On the Atlantic Ocean, D?nitz 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.  !¡±

    "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 US fighter jets. Regarding the naval losses, I will have a special report  The report is submitted!¡±

    Admiral D?nitz 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 fast. Obviously, Hitler, who was far away in Berlin, was quite concerned about this naval offensive, or in other words, he was uneasy.

    "D?nitz, 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 D?nitz.

    Looking at the head of state's reply, the corners of Admiral D?nitz's eyes became moist. This was the best compliment the head of state could give to the navy. He ordered the chief of staff to: "Immediately send the full text of the head of state's telegram to all naval 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!¡±

    Southwest United States, Santa Fe, 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, the meeting  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 D?nitz very much.  .

    He admired Admiral D?nitz'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.

    The night is deep, and Washington is still burning everywhere. The city is full of ruins, ruins, collapsed buildings, asphalt roads full of craters, firelight and thick smoke, shrouding 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 United States Wartime Supreme Headquarters, President RooseveltThe president was presiding over a military meeting to hear Lieutenant General Desker, commander of the U.S. East Coast Defense Command, report on the property and personnel losses 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 and suffered a piece of bomb fragments. At this moment, he is lying in pain in the hospital.

    (To be continued) (To be continued) (To be continued)
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