Take a typical example: After World War I broke out in the previous life, why could the United States quickly take over the British market in South America? The direct reason was naturally the fear of the strong power of the United States Navy by various South American countries. When warships appear at the doorstep, who wouldn't support the "Monroe Doctrine" and "free trade"!
Therefore, in Ernst's expectations, the East African Navy will inevitably reach a strength second only to that of the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and France in the next ten years, forming an absolute advantage over naval forces of countries outside Europe, thereby ensuring East African interests.
Of course, from the number of battleships, the East African Navy's expansion plan seems somewhat conservative, after all, other great powers already own more than ten battleships each.
