Bismarck

"No way!" Tizi argued.

"Tizi is so cute, how could she do something bad, and what was it?"

"this···"

Ahem, how could Bismarck tell Lily that he had a sister who was obsessed with reading books?

At this moment of hesitation, the hamster, which was usually lazy, was as agile as a mouse. It jumped and grabbed the photo back from Bismarck.

"Hey--"

"I won't give it to you." Tirpitz made a face and ran away, stuffing the photo into his collar to prevent it from falling out...

"If you have the guts, never come back—" Bismarck shouted...

This is impossible.

During the meal, Tirpitz returned home obediently, but Bismarck searched him forcefully but could not find any photos...

After staying at home for a few days, Liliana hurried back to the research institute where she worked. She had taken a leave of absence in the first place, so she naturally had to go back when she had nothing else to do.

During this period, Hitler also met with Bismarck and Lütjens, and also called Tirpitz over.

Hitler and Eva both liked this kind of girl who would act cute from time to time, so much so that they often asked Bismarck to bring Grapes over. Of course, Grapes also liked the snacks given by Eva very much. As soon as she heard Eva calling her, she would urge her sister to take her over.

Bismarck sometimes thought that Tirpitz might become the biggest winner...

Regarding what he had said to Lütjens last time about borrowing the Bismarck, Hitler also mentioned in this meeting that he would visit the Soviet Union on the Bismarck - the meaning of visiting the Soviet Union on the flagship of the German Navy to publicize the powerful strength of the navy is naturally self-evident.

Coupled with the fact that the German Navy has recently defeated the Royal Navy, once the overlord of the sea, this display of muscle is even more deterrent.

"When the time comes, I want those Bolsheviks to see the strength of our Greater German War Navy and our mighty flagship!" Hitler said to Lütjens excitedly.

"Majestic and majestic~ Well, it is indeed somewhat so." Eva looked at the slightly embarrassed Bismarck with a teasing look and chuckled.

Mighty and majestic, cough cough.

"Adolf, is it really appropriate for you to describe our lovely girl like this?" Eva said.

"Hahaha, I actually forgot Miss Bismarck was still here." Hitler heard Eva's words and laughed, "Our Miss Bismarck is naturally beautiful and charming. Lütjens, you did a good job."

Bismarck is even more embarrassed...

"But I ask you to intimidate the Soviets with your momentum. Can you do it?"

"Please rest assured, Führer. Our record is enough to deter the Soviets. When I return this time, I will have them focus on their recovery training to welcome your arrival!"

"Well, I'll give you three months and look forward to your performance."

"Yes!"

Not long after this meeting, Bismarck and Lütjens left Berlin for Hamburg.

On the second day of the Battle of Dakar, Lütjens in Hamburg received this information, and Bismarck also received the news that Richelieu had been severely damaged.

"Now we don't have to worry about Richelieu being used by the British."

"It was impossible for the British to use Richelieu long after the Ballista operation." Lütjens sat behind a large desk, carefully reading the battle report. He was not concerned about the casualty ratio of both sides, but some tactical issues. In this battle, the British relied on their strong ships and powerful guns to forcibly occupy Dakar, but made the same fatal mistake as Blücher - trying to fight against the fortress guns. Although they achieved certain combat objectives, they caused considerable losses, and at least two battleships were damaged.

"The British are really causing trouble everywhere. They don't have many new battleships that can be used, and now they have lost another one. They really deserve it." Bismarck felt so angry when he thought of the two armed tankers he had fought in the Icelandic Campaign. These two tankers made great contributions to his staying in the channel for such a long time!

"Dakar's geographical location is too special. Even if the British try their best, they will eliminate this threat first." Lütjens was not surprised that the British made this decision. If it were him, he would make the same decision.

"But now France has no usable battleships. Last time I suggested that we should win over their navy, but it seems that it is not necessary..." Bismarck said with a smile.

"Yes, at that point the Richelieu could no longer be repaired."

"The British have saved us an opponent. They think France will side with us, and we think France will side with them. The French are the most unlucky ones, hahahaha."

"That's how it is." Lütjens nodded. Things like international relations are hard to explain.

Bismarck soon stopped paying attention to the Battle of Dakar. It was too far away and had nothing to do with him. There was no point in paying attention to it. He was more interested in his new ship.

There are a lot of new things on my body.

Bismarck, who had not returned to his own ship for a long time, looked at the newly renovated captain's room with some freshness. Although the captain's room was not hit by bullets during the battle, the manufacturer still replaced all the solid wood floors and repainted the furniture. The most important thing was that the bed in the captain's room became bigger!

Then two people can sleep?

But my secretary's office seems a little bigger, so I can take turns sleeping there when I have nothing to do!

The work at the factory has entered the final stage. A few days ago, our ship's hull came out of the dry dock and was launched into the water, and finishing work is being carried out at the dock. The deck is piled with various parts and materials. This period of time will be the time for the crew and the shipyard workers to work together. With the assistance of the crew, the finishing will be completed faster.

The crew members were basically all there, and the officers were also returning from all over the country one after another. Familiar faces greeted Bismarck on the deck. They hadn't seen each other for almost half a year, but there were not many changes.

"Hello, Secretary Bismarck."

"Hello, Secretary Bismarck."

As she walked over and greeted everyone along the way, Bismarck felt that she seemed to be more welcome on the ship. The boys looked at her more enthusiastically. She didn't know why at first - until... she accidentally saw someone holding her photo into the bathroom.

Military Police!!!!

ps: The Mai sister you wanted is now in the water~

Chapter 282: Soviet Union

Moscow was rainy at the end of September, and the gray clouds suppressed the red Kremlin...

In the conference room, more than a dozen secretaries of the Soviet Politburo and Organization Bureau were meeting, which was almost the highest leadership of the entire Soviet Union.

Ever since Lenin founded the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1917, the country has placed a high priority on security.

On the one hand, it is necessary to expand the existence and influence of communist ideas. On the other hand, there is no possibility of peaceful coexistence between communism and capitalism. In addition, there is always a group of people in the country who dream of the quick collapse of the evil Communist Party - even if the cost is national division, social unrest, economic collapse, and people's livelihood is in dire straits... Therefore, it is no wonder that this country has always had very urgent national security needs since its founding - both externally and internally.

The war on the European continent has been out of control. Although Japan in the Far East was taught a lesson last year, no one knows whether they are still concerned about Siberia. During the Soviet Revolution, Japan occupied Siberia for a time until 1922, when the main force of the Soviet Red Army moved eastward. At the same time, Japan was overwhelmed and its economy collapsed. Will the distant United States reap the benefits as it did in World War I? Corresponding to the dark clouds outside the window, there is also a slightly heavy atmosphere in the room.

"... As for Hitler's visit, I think we should receive him according to diplomatic etiquette. It would be good to have a chat and understand their ideas." Stalin, General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, put down the materials in his hand and expressed his opinion on Hitler's visit. "What do you think?"

Kalinin, Chairman of the Supreme Soviet Presidium, and Molotov, Chairman of the Soviet People's Commissars in charge of foreign affairs, who were sitting nearby, both expressed that they had no objections, and naturally the others below had even less objections - in fact, this matter was not a very important matter, was it?

"Well, let's decide it this way... The next topic is: our country's military and combat readiness." Stalin finished reading the agenda for the meeting, then picked up the teacup and took a sip of water.

Admiral Timoshenko, the tall, bald People's Commissar of Defense, stood up and picked up a document in his hand. Although everyone had a memorandum of the topic in their hands, he said, "After I took over from Marshal Voroshilov, I conducted a thorough investigation of our situation..."

Speaking of this issue, the old general's face was somewhat embarrassed: "The situation is not very ideal. Although our country has invested a lot of energy and resources in military reform and military construction since 1926, due to bureaucracy and even human sabotage, and our current construction has just started, many tasks are not ideal..." (The following content is excerpted from the declassified archives of the Soviet Ministry of Defense: Top Secret No. 07279, Timoshenko's report on the handover of the Ministry of Defense-December 1940)

"Our army is expanding, and the production capacity of light weapons is sufficient. However, the exact number of troops is not clear, and we are currently counting them. The specific reasons will be explained later..." It was embarrassing to open his mouth. Timoshenko took over the Ministry of Defense in June 40, but due to the efficiency of the bureaucracy, he did not know the exact number of Soviet troops until the end of December 6...

"In terms of heavy weapons, a total of 1 tanks were produced from January to August this year, and it is expected that 8 tanks can be produced by the end of the year. The army currently has 1700 tanks. In terms of aircraft, 2800 aircraft of various types were produced last year, and it is expected that more than 15000 aircraft can be produced this year. The army currently has 7000 aircraft. In terms of artillery, under the leadership of the Artillery Headquarters, a total of 10500 artillery pieces and mortars have been produced so far this year, and it is expected that about 20000 pieces can be produced throughout the year. The army has about 12000 artillery pieces, and another 2 50mm mortars..."

"But..." Having read this, it's time to talk about the problem: "Although our current production capacity is very high, most of it is outdated models. The output of new weapons has just been put into production, so the proportion of the total is still low. Among tanks, it is estimated that only 270 KV tanks and about 120 T34 tanks will be put into production by the end of this year; most of the aircraft are old aircraft, and new aircraft such as YAK-1, MIG-3, PE-2, IL-2 have just been put into production; the production capacity of new artillery is not enough, and we are still researching the self-propelled artillery of Western countries... and due to the rapid expansion of the army, the establishment of mechanized forces is not full, with an average of less than 50% of the complete rate, and it is expected to be around 6% by June next year... The above situation is expected to be improved in 53, but it will take until the second half of 41 to completely replace the old weapons..."

"Another problem is our logistics. There are only more than 60 tractors and 20 cars in the country, and the majority of the army's logistics still rely on mules and horses. At present, the proportion of mechanized logistics in the entire army is less than 1/3, and it is expected to barely reach 6% by June next year; the ammunition production capacity is insufficient, and the inventory is insufficient; various military engineering machinery has only prototypes so far, and has not yet been put into mass production... The new anti-aircraft gun director has just been successfully developed; in addition, the production capacity of the communication system is not enough. It was enough when our weapons production was not high, but now only about a quarter of the tanks and aircraft can be equipped with radios. The production of communication cables this year is completely stagnant compared with last year, and the quality of many products is also unstable, requiring more stringent quality supervision... These things cannot be completed by our army alone, and we may still have to ask the comrades of the State Planning Commission to adjust the overall national production plan." At this point, Timoshenko looked at the director of the State Planning Commission, Voznesensky, with a look of help. But he only saw the latter's half-understanding and half-helpless eyes...

毕竟苏联三五计划基本上就是暴兵，虽然苏联从1928到1940年取得的成就也是非凡。两个半五年计划里，苏联的国家工农产业总产值翻五倍（28年的250E卢布-40年的1280E卢布），工业生产资料增产九倍（85E卢布-848E卢布），民用生活用品增长三倍（129E-537E），粮食产量1.62倍（45E普特/7371万吨-73E普特/1.19E吨，1普特=16.38公斤），牲畜数量甚至翻了70.6倍（120万头-8470万头），职业工人数量增长三倍（1080万-3120万），铁路运输量增长3.5倍（930E吨公里-4150E吨公里）...但是，毕竟沙俄的底子差了点，很多东西的绝对产能以及技术质量都还是不够...

But I still have to continue reading what I need to read. And the latter part is the real troublesome problem...

Timoshenko cleared his throat and continued reading with an embarrassed look on his face...

"... The problem we face now is that there are serious problems with our management."

"Our army has serious problems in terms of organizational structure, combat regulations, and even troop organization tables and troop logistics systems! Since 1934, the 1100 military laws and regulations, as well as 1400 troop organization and logistics organization tables implemented by the entire army are either outdated or implemented in a chaotic manner. Many of them are just temporary regulations, or even not temporary regulations - especially the 1400 organization tables and logistics tables, which have been implemented everywhere without any review and approval!"

"In terms of officer training, since 1934, our army has been paying attention to information about world military developments and has been strengthening training as much as possible. In 1939, the number of commanders of all kinds in our army increased by 1934% compared to 40, but there is still a shortage of 21% of commanders. In addition, the training and assessment of grassroots officers and soldiers are also insufficient... The current idea of ​​the army is to open a number of emergency training courses and high-level military seminars - held in December this year. I have already issued tasks to the chief officers of major military regions and major operational business departments of the Ministry of National Defense to formulate garrison defense plans, and to submit military reports on designated topics. They will all be submitted before November 12st. In addition, a military seminar and a large-scale headquarters strategic-level exercise between our country and a "certain Western armored power" will be organized in December to study our country's national defense situation..."

"...But the most important thing is that our country's war preparedness is in vain! Until I took over the Ministry of National Defense in June this year, the border combat defense plans of the major military regions had not been reported! The design drawings and material application forms for the fortifications had not been submitted! Although the demand list for communication equipment and communication lines of the border military regions was submitted, it was submitted very late - the production tasks of these equipment this year will have to be piled up until next year! The mapping work of various war preparedness roads and new borders is also very slow! As mentioned before, the specific number of troops is also unclear! But the most serious problem is: since 6, our country's reserve mobilization system and officer personnel system have been seriously abandoned! Especially the reserve mobilization system is almost completely abandoned! !...After investigation, this is due to the overly bloated bureaucracy, and the army will conduct an inventory of this!..."

Hearing the seriousness of the situation, Stalin and others' faces changed a little. If the previous equipment quantity problem can be solved simply by increasing investment and increasing production capacity, and the officer problem can be solved by opening various cadre training courses and military seminars, etc., then if the management of the entire army is full of problems, this is a big problem...

The entire army will have to undergo major surgery soon...

Finally, Stalin gritted his teeth and made the final decision: "... The State Planning Commission and the army must come up with a solution to these problems immediately. They must be resolved as soon as possible! As for Hitler, Molotov and I will find a solution. No matter what, we must try to delay the threat of war until 42!!"

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ps: In addition to the fact that the Great Purge caused many officers to be killed, which was widely blamed, the real problem of the Soviet army was the bureaucracy, procrastination and incompetence on the eve of the Great Purge, and the degree of incompetence was extremely serious, especially Tukhachevsky, who was a genius military theorist, but was also a playboy who only did superficial work. Although the deep operations were sharp, the operating regulations formulated were a complete mess, so much so that in the Kiev Great Exercise in 35-36, there was a joke that the tank division was surrounded and defeated by the cavalry division due to insufficient logistics maintenance. And Tukhachevsky's way of dealing with this failure was to cheat by giving the besieged tank troops unlimited supplies to forcibly declare the exercise a victory... On the other hand, Tukhachevsky's cooperation with the German officer corps had far exceeded the bottom line of normal military cooperation. In fact, Rokossovsky and Meretskov, two World War II marshals who were also interrogated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, were both typical examples of being upright and not afraid of being criticized...

In addition, many problems of the Soviet army at that time were actually solved in the second half of 40 and 41 (although the solution was not thorough due to the outbreak of the war)... Although it is generally believed that the brutal Great Purge was a disaster for the Soviet Union, if there had been no Great Purge, the Soviet Union would most likely have fallen headlong into Barbarossa's surprise attack...

Article 283: Bar

After receiving the news from Dakar, Lütjens not only analyzed the battle situation, but also felt sorry that if Bismarck had been launched earlier or the war in Dakar had broken out later, perhaps he could have really caught up with a battle of annihilation - the British fleet injured in Dakar was unlikely to withstand the siege of three battleships.

Bismarck is still in recovery training, so there is naturally nothing we can do, and she is the first one to leave the factory.

With the help of the crew, the shipyard workers quickly completed the finishing work, and then the entire crew gave Bismarck a thorough paint job, first painting it navy gray inside and out, and then painting it with black and white stripes as camouflage according to the seasonal Atlantic sea conditions - and of course the swastika flag symbolizing the Third Reich, which was repainted on the front of the ship.

Well, Bismarck comforted himself, it would be covered during the battle anyway.

Another thing is that before going to sea, the heads of various departments, together with a group of officers, conducted a surprise inspection of the sailors in their departments, turning all their luggage upside down. In name, they were checking whether the soldiers were carrying any prohibited items. However, it was later said that a large stack of photos of Bismarck's secretary was handed to Captain Lütjens, which shows how popular Bismarck was among the sailors...

When Lütjens handed the pile of photos to Bismarck, the latter's face turned red and almost bled.

"Captain, the crew members are going to the bar for a party tonight. I see the deputy captain and other officers are there. Do you want to go?" Bismarck quickly hid the photo behind him and said with a smile.

"Party?" Lütjens took one look at the neatly dressed Bismarck and understood.

"You want to go?"

"Yes." Bismarck nodded. "Staying on the ship for a long time is not good for your health. Captain, you should go out more often."

"Okay." Lütjens said without hesitation. He knew that his secretary's various high-sounding excuses were just because he wanted to go out and play, but he was not going to expose it. If he wanted to go out, he could just accompany him.

"It just so happens that a military reporter is coming today. I'll go meet him." Lütjens stood up and put on his hat - not a green one.

The Sailors' Bar is right next to the dock. It's just a few steps away from the boat. You can hear the cheers of the sailors inside at the door.

Lütjens was not used to such lively scenes and would not go to the bar, but Bismarck beside him looked very interested.

Tonight the bar was almost entirely occupied by Bismarck's crew members. They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and everyone gathered together, including the officers. They toasted each other. Of course, there were beautiful girls around them, and the atmosphere was lively with laughter.

"Hello, Captain!"

"captain!"

No one expected Lütjens to come here, and they greeted him in surprise along the way.

"Captain, why are you here?" The deputy captain was chatting and laughing with the gunner, but he didn't expect Lütjens to suddenly appear here.

In response to the deputy commander's question, Lütjens could only smile helplessly and said, "I heard that Goebbels sent a military reporter. I came to meet him."

The deputy captain saw Bismarck smiling beside the captain and probably understood what was going on. He suppressed his laughter and replied, "Captain, the reporter hasn't arrived yet. I'm waiting for him too. How about you have a drink with me?"

"No need. We have to go out to sea tomorrow. Please stay alert and drink less." Lütjens waved his hand.

"Yes." The chief engineer, who was about to pour the wine from the bottle into his mouth, almost choked.

"Deputy Captain, are these girls hostesses in the bar?" Bismarck asked the girls surrounding the young officer.

"No, most of these girls are from surrounding towns. They like our navy guys, so they often come over to play with us." The deputy captain said with a smile.

As he was speaking, a young sailor put his arm around the girl's waist and walked out intimately. As for what they were going to do, you know.

"Our navy is still very popular." said the fat chief engineer proudly.

"Then why don't you have any around you?"

"Let's leave this kind of opportunity to the young men. There's no need for us to join in the fun." The deputy captain said with a smile.