General Tzu would build
1 a sufficient amphibious navy from the UK sea zones, and
2 bombers.
Such a force enables rapid vectors for attack against many Germans targets. More than they can effectively defend.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/55066637.html
This huge planet gets within 1.4 million miles of its sun. Our moon is about 235,000 miles, so figure just 5.5 times the distance of earth to moon, but the tidal bulge of each object should bring it closer not to mention the heat of the star.