The Tang Empire's aircraft carrier fleet can continue to hold out for at most three days before returning to Linshui and Beiyuan for supplies.
Although the port on the South Island is ready for use, the biggest problem with this port is that most of the throughput is used for "swallowing".
Various construction materials and personnel from the Tang Empire are constantly being transported to this island. Materials are being received here every day, so there is no way for the aircraft carrier to dock for supplies.
In fact, the same is true for the new island. The limited shipping capacity is used by the orc troops to transport logistical support materials. There is no way to meet the material supplement needs of a huge fleet.
Now that the fleet is leaving, the approximately 300 carrier-based aircraft provided by the four aircraft carriers in the fleet can only follow: although if necessary, these carrier-based aircraft can stay at Niijima Airport to continue fighting, but Datang
The Empire obviously won't do this.
Bernard had no obligation to force his precious naval aviation to work overtime to provide air cover for the Orks. They could risk their lives for the 9th Army, but they could not give up the opportunity to take a vacation for the Orks' troops.
It is obviously more interesting to return to Linshui or Beiyuan with the aircraft carrier and take a good rest for a week or so than to stay on the South Island or the New Island.
Anyway, the orcs also have the Tang Air Force cover and support on the new island. It is completely reasonable for their navy to complete the escort landing mission and retire.
The Navy's aircraft carriers retreated, which meant for the Orcs that the number of aircraft supporting their operations was suddenly reduced by about one-third!
This is a relatively beautiful figure calculated from the total number, because the number of the most critical frontline support attack aircraft has actually been reduced by more than half.
The ones the navy took away were all Stukas. Many of the aircraft used by the Tang Air Force to support frontline operations were strategic bombers that performed strategic bombing missions. They did not have any ground support missions.
Shanru's face had not been in a good mood that day: he was really angry to death with the incompetence of his troops: the 2nd Infantry Division almost lost its combat capability, the defense line was broken through by mirage troops, and the landing site was almost bulldozed.
The 100,000 orcs who came ashore haven't even attacked yet, but 10,000 of them are about to be killed by the goblins! In the subsequent battle, the Tang army's support will be halved again... How will this battle be fought?
"Waste! They are all waste! His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Empire gave us a chance, but we ourselves can't even seize it!" Standing in front of the map, Shan Lu angrily vented his tyrannical emotions.
The orc elder on the side also looked a little confused: he had seen with his own eyes how the Tang Empire's planes supported the orc troops. Frankly speaking... humans did not betray their trust this time. It was indeed the orcs themselves who held them back.
"We never thought before that this little goblin... could be so powerful in combat." He picked up the kettle and poured a glass of water for Shanlu. The elder was ready to comfort this orc general who was the most valued by humans.
Frankly speaking, the Beast King who is now far away in the Orc Empire actually has little influence on the Orcs of the Tang Empire. The Orcs fighting on the island only have three beliefs in the spiritual world: one is the Beast God, and the other is "
Queen", one is Shanlu.
It goes without saying that the beast god is the belief of the orcs; that queen actually refers to the imperial concubine Leer who brought hope to the orcs. She is now the spiritual pillar of the orcs in the Tang Empire.
In the eyes of these orcs, the reason why they can have enough food in the Tang Empire, can obtain materials through labor, and can go to the "Land of Hope" in the future is because Leer is protecting them.
And Shanlu is their leader! Because Shanlu is the general selected by Leer, he is born with a "divine nature" that other orc generals do not have. There is no way, as long as Shanlu can still get the power of the Tang Empire
Support, then he is the irreplaceable person.
"This is modern warfare! It's not the past." Shanru took the water glass from the opponent's hand, took a sip and sighed: "If we were in the era of swords and spears, we would have seen the mirage with just one charge from the 1st Division.
Yes! But now the competition is about artillery, tanks, and airplanes... We don’t own any of the mirage’s."
The Tang Empire actually assisted the Orcs with many aircraft, and these aircraft were deployed on the new island. Due to their range, they, like the Air Force fighter jets of the Datang Empire, were unable to cruise on the battlefield for a long time.
The ones that can get close to the landing site and patrol frequently are the naval aviation aircraft of the Tang Empire, but unfortunately they are leaving soon.
The Orcs' Butcher fighter jets could only stay for ten minutes after flying to the main island. Although the fuel pipes were sufficient, the Orc pilots were willing to take off and fight desperately, and the ground staff of the Tang Empire could also ensure that the planes were in good condition... but they could only rely on new
The airport on the island still cannot guarantee air superiority near the orc landing site.
"If we want to solve this problem, we can only seize an airport as soon as possible, so that our planes can take off from the airport and directly join the war!" Shanru put down the water glass and looked at the map again.
Photos taken by Datang Empire satellites and high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft provide the precise location of many facilities in the Mirage Kingdom: including most of the airports on the island, as well as important nodes such as train stations.
With such an accurate map, it can be said that the fog of war has been opened, or part of the fog of war has been opened, which is very helpful for Shanlu's command and dispatch.
Don’t underestimate the critical impact of battlefield reconnaissance on battles. In fact, in wars before World War II, every commander could not even be a confidant, let alone an enemy.
This is also the reason why World War II is so exciting: technology has half-hidden the fog of war in this era. Commanders made decisions based entirely on their own abilities, affecting the trend of the war and fighting wonderful battles.
Later wars were all based on the strong bullying of the weak. For small countries, even if a dog is tied to the commander-in-chief of a big country, they will not be able to defeat the strong with the weak... Such a war lacks artistry and has no appreciation...
To the west of the map, which is the direction where the 4th Armored Division of the Mirage Army launched its attack, there is a field airport. This large field airport has always been an important military airport in the southern part of the island, and its facilities are complete and large-scale.
There is even a supporting power station and water supply project here. Being able to capture this place will obviously be able to support the Orc Air Force's operations.
Although this place was bombed by the Tang Army and the damage may be serious, what do the orcs do for food? Most of the orcs fighting here have the experience of working as laborers in the Tang State. If they are asked to fight, they may not be very good. If they are asked to repair cement floors, they will be
professional.
As long as the airport is captured, the orc engineering commander promised that they will only need two days and two nights to repair the airport. As long as there is enough quick-drying cement, the time can even be shortened.
The question now is, can this airport be captured? In other words, which airport should be captured?
There is only the 5th Infantry Division in this direction, and the 4th Infantry Division that came ashore later still needs to rest and recuperate. If they wait until they are ready to attack, the Tang Navy's carrier-based aircraft support will only have more than a day left.
Another option is to withdraw the 1st Armored Division, which is preparing to attack north, and launch an assault in another direction. Logically speaking, there is only a half-broken Mirage 4th Armored Division left in the main attack direction, and the Orc 1st Armored Division should
You can break through the defense line and seize the airport.
But Shanru didn't dare! He knew that there were armored divisions in the Mirage Kingdom that had not yet entered the battle, and the opponent was probably coming from the north!
Once he withdraws the only armored division, there may be another farce in which enemy armored forces break through the defense line and threaten the landing site.
Therefore, Shanru was not prepared to withdraw the 1st Armored Division from its position in the northeast and fight westward.
The third option is relatively simple and direct: instead of attacking the airport that seems closer to the west, let the 1st Armored Division push directly north to attack another airport that is farther away but is right in the 1st Armored Division's attack route.
Mirage Airport!
Capturing this airport can also achieve the goal. Although the scale is a bit smaller, it is closer to the mirage city! Moreover, the 1st Armored Division does not need to turn, and there is no need to worry about another counterattack by the mirage army.
While the 1st Armored Division attacks north, Shanru can also fill the newly landed 4th Infantry Division bit by bit behind the 5th Division's defense line, thus ensuring that the Mirage 4th Armored Division on the west side
There won't be another blow to penetrate the 5th Infantry Division's defense line.
In order to allow the infantry to block the tanks of the Mirage Army, Shanlu applied to Lu Qianshan for more anti-tank rocket launchers. This request was approved, and the three rocket launchers just shipped to the South Island will be transported to the main island as soon as possible and handed over to the Orc troops for use.
He told his thoughts to the elders around him and asked for their opinions. The orc elder thought for a while and chose the safest plan: "The last plan seems to be the safest. There is no need to worry about the enemy's tricks.
, head-to-head...we orcs can always win in head-to-head situations."
Shan Lu nodded, and he himself was more inclined to this plan. In his opinion, the combat effectiveness of all the Tang Empire equipment and the elite Orc 1st Armored Division was guaranteed.
The Mirage troops are unlikely to defeat this armored division or prevent this armored division from advancing. In this way, it can stably attack in the direction of the Mirage and at the same time obtain an airport that can support frontline operations!
"Then order the 1st Armored Division to advance north! Launch an attack early tomorrow morning! I will request air support from General Lu!" Shanru set his sights on a place called Dingcheng.
The terrain here is relatively flat, which is just right for the armored forces to launch an attack. As long as the city is captured, they can continue to the north and capture the Mirage Airport marked No. 3.
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The remaining two updates will be sent tomorrow morning.