Keitel was puzzled. Didn’t he successfully shot down all the enemy planes? Why did the Head of State complain about radar combat? He was a little confused and at a loss. He had heard of the light intercepting line on which Kam Huber relied for his fame that it was very effective at first, but later its value gradually declined and its disbandment.

"In addition to the insufficient number of radar networks that cannot be achieved early warning due to insufficient resources, the strategies you have adopted in guiding fighter aircraft operations are inefficient in my opinion." Hoffman pointed to the huge aviation combat map, and pointed to the telegram that he had just received, informing the news of the bombing in the Ruhr area. "Today, the success of radar operations in Berlin is very accidental, mainly because there are too few enemy planes, and you can gather night fighters far more than enemy planes. If there are hundreds of enemy planes in the air at this moment, just like the current over the Ruhr area, can the dense light spots be busy with the guides? Even if you have enough guides, it will not be easy to distinguish their respective targets, not to mention that the current radar cannot achieve so many targets at the same time."

Colonel William explained in a low voice: "Our fighter aircraft is equipped with an enemy-to-eight identification system and will answer the response signal when the radar beam scans." This is a huge improvement, but obviously this equipment is not very helpful to solving the problem of density.

To the surprise of Kettle, Yeshunnek and others, Kamhuber quickly admitted Hoffman's criticism. He said frankly: "Although the defense line I designed looks very tight, as long as the enemy line up in close formations, continuously pouring in from the gaps, and even consciously abandoning some small teams to confuse the interception troops, the system will soon collapse due to the lack of tracking and interception capabilities, just like the original light interception defense line was broken, but this is the relatively ideal tactic we have designed at present."

Garland said: "Although the head of state has repeatedly expressed humbly that it does not understand air defense operations, it seems to be inconsistent with reality. He stands higher than any of us and sees farther, and is clear about the problems in our operations. I now hope that the head of state can point us in the direction and path as we gave the revolutionary creativity just now." Now others no longer think that this "bearded general" who imitates the head of state in style is flattering, but instead thinks that it is natural for the head of state who serves as the commander-in-chief of the Air Force to make rational suggestions.

"General Denitz's submarine wolf pack tactics are of great reference significance. To a certain extent, the principle of intercepting enemy aircraft is the same as sinking merchant ships. You must have the idea of ​​thinking from the overall perspective." Hoffman asked Colonel William to get a map of Europe. "Your current tactics are to use the command centers distributed in various places to divide the entire Western European defense zone into block air defense areas. Each independent command center is responsible for its own area. According to your idea, in the future, radar stations and command centers will become increasingly dense, and the areas they are responsible for and the fighter jets that can guide and anti-aircraft gun bases will become smaller and smaller. But in fact, the enemy aircraft will start from the British Islands for about 400,500 aircraft at any time.

The large formation, they are a whole, when passing through each air defense area, are we isolated and dispersed air defense forces. In these areas, our fighter jets are insufficient. They are either unable to digest because of too much food or are weak in their own strength to pose a comprehensive threat to the enemy organization. While fighter jets in other air defense areas are on standby on the ground because they have not received relevant orders. I asked Denitz what to do if one of his submarines encounters a squadron of merchant ships at sea? He said, 'Don't alarm the other party first, let our submarines track, judge their course and general targets, and then call on all submarines that can pose a threat to give a full attack at the designated time and location'."

Hoffman drew several marks on the map of Western Europe: "First, we should set up long-range radar bases on the mainland side of the English Channel. They can build together with the fortifications of the West Wall fortress to build a continuous early warning system. When the British bomber group began to gather, our radar began to estimate the number and course of the enemy; secondly, when the British bomber group crossed the strait, that is, roughly located along Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, we should use anti-aircraft guns, night fighter troops and other means to disperse it. The purpose is not to eliminate the opponent, but to disrupt the opponent's formation and force it to disperse, because the scattered enemy is easier to deal with than the concentrated enemy; when the British aircraft group continues to the hinterland of Germany.

When advancing, the command center must quickly determine the main air strike target of the enemy plane and mobilize all fighters to attack. At this time, the fighters on the first line of defense can go to rest and replenish oil bombs. When British planes return, fighters near the strait should engage in a second battle. Generally speaking, an air strike will last for 6-8 hours. When the crew members are exhausted, their vigilance will decrease significantly. Moreover, many aircraft are injured and are more likely to shoot down at this time. You should understand that every time the British come, we will give us at least two attack opportunities, and we are also clear about their return journey, because the planes always fly back to the British Islands, and we can go on their necessary path to wait."

The Air Force has heard of the wolf pack tactics of U-boats, but they have never thought about the Air Force's use of naval tactics. After listening to Hoffman's explanation, everyone fell into deep thought. Kamhuber felt as if he had pushed open another door to help find what he had been waiting for for a long time.

"Of course, the technology and equipment of the Navy and Air Force are different, and the use of wolves' tactics cannot be simply copied. For example, the Air Force radar can find all British targets, which is better than anti-submarine operations. But at the same time, because the aircraft speed is much higher than that of ships, the time for joint combat and inter-coordination is very tight and requires efficient command." Hoffman encouraged them, "After you have enough radar and fighter troops, I believe you can try this new tactic. In addition, airborne radar is a very beneficial equipment, but obviously there are many shortcomings in the current performance and usage method, and it is urgently needed to be improved. I suggest to be included in the highest priority."

Everyone nodded frequently, saying that they would implement and try the new tactics of the head of state as soon as possible.

On the way back, Sperer took Hoffman's car, obviously having something to say, and in order to keep it a secret, Lieutenant Colonel Dalgers, the chief adjutant, was driven into his car. Hoffman didn't expect Sperer's action and asked, "What's wrong?"

Spel did not talk about his own affairs, but instead talked about air defense operations that had nothing to do with it: "I feel that the head of state seems to be still unsatisfied in air defense operations."

Hoffman nodded: "There is indeed a third question, but I don't know what to say. In order to prevent it from causing trouble to them, I decided not to say it. For the existing air defense system, we should develop bombs that can automatically track enemy aircraft to deal with heavy bombers. They are extremely powerful. They can shoot down a bomber with only 1-2, and at the same time they can have the function of automatic tracking. In terms of efficiency and cost ratio, they are far better than anti-aircraft guns."

"What kind of invention is this?" Speer thought about the new term "Febbi" while thinking hard, and asked tentatively for a long time: "First of the Year, are you referring to the rockets in Penemide?"

"It's them." Hoffman nodded, "Since the Rockets have the ability to rush into space, they can definitely be used for air defense operations. I plan to inspect the Penemide base in a few days and talk to scientists about this topic. I hope you can go with me."

"I am so happy." Spel now shifted his verbal to what he wanted to say. "My head of state, what I want to say is also related to military projects. Although we have further optimized and enriched our resources and projects after the transfer to the full wartime system, we cannot guarantee that each is a key project and achieve priority development. I suggest that some trade-offs be made?"

Hoffman nodded in agreement. From the moment he knew that Sperer must have something to say. Sure enough, the other party took out a file from the bag he carried with him: "After the general mobilization system was launched, the Ministry of Military Affairs registered and coordinated all resource requirements. During the inventory process, we found a confidential project - how to say it..." He suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Chapter completed!