When Edel put aside his worries about Romania's economy, a telegram sent from the United States turned his attention to the American continent.
The telegram only stated that former New York Governor Franklin Roosevelt had won the election and would soon serve as the 32nd President of the United States.
After more than three years of the Great Depression, the American people were experiencing pain, fear and despair. They were no longer willing to endure President Hoover, and at this time, Democratic candidate Franklin Roosevelt appeared in front of everyone. On one side was President Hoover.
The one who disappointed Hoover was Roosevelt, who had done a good job in New York, and the results were obvious to everyone.
Seeing this telegram, Edel felt heavy pressure. This president with disabled legs has superb political skills. He will change the current isolation policy of the United States and focus the attention of Americans abroad. As for the much talked about
In Eder's view, Roosevelt's New Deal was just postponing economic problems. It was certainly much better than a free economy controlled by the market itself. But it still could not completely solve the problem, but postponed more problems.
It can be seen from the economic growth of the United States that it was not until 1940 that the U.S. economy fully recovered to the level before the Great Depression. By this time, the European continent was already in full swing. It can be said responsibly that the Second World War saved the United States.
Economy. Although Edel knew this, he could not make changes to it. As for assassinating Roosevelt, it was not within his scope at all. You must know that the Roosevelt family is an American political family. From the time when Roosevelt was 5 years old, he followed his father to see the
President Grover Cleveland can tell you about his family’s status in the United States.
Moreover, without Roosevelt and with Lee Siford, when the U.S. economy reaches this stage, domestic capitalist politicians will also lead the United States to join the war. And when a strange president appears, it will make Edel even more difficult to figure out. Although this person is called
The greatest president of the United States in the 20th century, but as long as everyone has weaknesses, the only one who can avoid them is God.
Since the United States chose Roosevelt as it did in history, Edel at least does not have to worry about historical deviations. This is definitely good news for him. But before that, Romania needs to start preparing for war.
There are still seven years before the outbreak of World War II. Does Edel need to be in such a hurry?
The answer, yes.
Now Romania must prepare for the start of World War II. New equipment for the sea, land, and air need to be developed. Moreover, the development time of these weapons has also been extended with the various indicators of the new equipment. Let’s not talk about the distance, let’s talk about Huo
The three tanks requested by General Furman are currently only in the drawing stage, and not even one of them has been completed, because in order to build this tank, a new diesel engine, a new main gun and other equipment must be developed, which all require
The technicians will solve it one by one.
Currently, there is an annoying thing for him, that is, Vice Admiral Lomodan, Minister of the Navy, is visiting again.
I saw General Lomodan coming to Edel with a new document.
"Your Majesty, this is a newly developed battleship by the Navy. We have temporarily named it the H-type battleship. These are the drawings and performance of the battleship. Your Majesty, please take a look."
Edel took the drawing and opened it, and saw the complete picture of the H-type battleship after it was completed. The words "H-type new battleship" were also marked on the top of the drawing.
This battleship is different from the previous Mircia. First of all, in terms of artillery caliber, the navy chose a 406-caliber main gun this time, which is much larger than the Michal.
Moreover, the modification uses the same long forecastle as the Michail. However, unlike the Michail, the H-type battleship is more compact, and the two flues behind the long forecastle are merged into one, which is more consistent.
Edel's impression of later warships. The forts still use the layout of two in front and one in back, equipped with triple 406 caliber 50 times naval guns developed by the navy. In order to let Edel see clearly the power of this naval gun, Lomo
Dan also went out of his way to give his data.
This 406 caliber 50 times naval gun has three types of projectiles, namely armor-piercing projectiles, grenades, and personnel anti-personnel projectiles. The armor-piercing projectile weighs 1085 kg, contains 18 kg of explosives, and has a muzzle velocity of 772 m/s. The range (30-degree elevation angle) is 33.8
Kilometers, the maximum range is 43 kilometers, the rate of fire is 2 rounds/minute, and the pitch range is from minus 2 degrees to plus 45 degrees.
Armor penetration (for vertical homogeneous steel armor) is 785 mm at the muzzle, 543 mm at 10,000 meters, 452 mm at 18,000 meters, and 381 mm at 25,000 meters. The propellant pack is 6 silk medicine packs.
The usual charge is 341 kilograms, and the barrel life of the gun is 260 rounds.
Since the pre-developed artillery data of the H-type battleship is so high, its protection will also be astonishing. Its main armor belt reaches 400 mm (maximum); the deck is 220 mm (three layers); the main turret is 410 mm on the front and 240 mm on the top.
The gun mount is 380-320 mm; the command tower is 400-260 mm. Its total armor weight reaches 16,466 tons, making it the thickest armored warship currently known.
The power that drives this sea monster is also composed of 8 high-pressure heavy oil boilers and 4 steam turbines. Its stable maximum output horsepower reaches 160,000 horsepower, and its ultimate output horsepower reaches 173,000 horsepower.
In addition, other weapons of the H-type battleship are also quite good, including 12 twin-mounted 105mm 45-caliber high-level dual-purpose guns, 24 twin-mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns, and 18 20mm quadruple-mounted anti-aircraft guns. Its anti-aircraft firepower can be described as
It is proud of the world.
For this reason, the H-type standard displacement reaches 41,870 tons, the full load displacement reaches 48,510 tons, and the maximum speed is 30.5 knots.
In the end, the length of the H-type reached 246 meters and the width was 35.7 meters. It was an out-and-out super battleship.
Seeing the data of this battleship, Edel couldn't help but ask. "Have you ever thought about the cost of this battleship?"
Hearing Edel's inquiry, Admiral Lomodan, who had been waiting, said quickly. "We have already calculated it. The cost of a tomb should be around 220 million lei."
Edel was stunned by this cost. This is currently the most expensive battleship. Japan's Nagato only cost 43 million yen, while the Hood cost only 6.02 million pounds. Although this was the cost in the late World War I, when converted
It's probably too high.
Seeing Edel's expression, Lieutenant General Lomodan felt anxious and hurriedly explained, "Because many technologies need to be newly developed, such as radar, new seaplanes, power, artillery, etc., all of which cost money."
In fact, Admiral Lomodan did not say a word. The cost was discounted. The actual cost calculated internally by the Navy was 240 million lei. Lomodan did not dare to report the cost when he saw this, so he hid part of it.
Cost. After the warship is almost built, Edel will be informed of the actual situation. At that time, the government cannot afford to stop while the warship is being built.
Edel, who didn't know that he had been cheated, felt that the cost was a bit high, but thinking about the approaching war in the future, he gritted his teeth and said, "This plan can allow Romania to maintain its dominant position in the Black Sea. You can build it according to this plan."
After seeing off the happy Romodan, Edel will have to worry about convincing the government.
