In 1921-22 the Germans and the SU were discussing military collaborations thar would allow German experimentation with weaponry otherwise otherwise band under Versailles.
On the table were a base in Odessa which were to also supply naval aviation facilities. The Reichsmarine withdrew their interest and Litepsk were offered in stead. Now, what would have happended if the selection had been Odessa and the reichsmarine had stayed interested (https://www.feldgrau.com/WW2-German-Military-Soviet-Union).
German continuous work on naval aviation technology and doctrine from 1922 and onwards.
If, as I assume they would grasp the new shiny toys, how would it influence german naval thinking that aircraft could be an offensive naval weapon, and one to prepare against on the defensive?
On the table were a base in Odessa which were to also supply naval aviation facilities. The Reichsmarine withdrew their interest and Litepsk were offered in stead. Now, what would have happended if the selection had been Odessa and the reichsmarine had stayed interested (https://www.feldgrau.com/WW2-German-Military-Soviet-Union).
German continuous work on naval aviation technology and doctrine from 1922 and onwards.
If, as I assume they would grasp the new shiny toys, how would it influence german naval thinking that aircraft could be an offensive naval weapon, and one to prepare against on the defensive?