In fact, it is not that the Tang army has not been strengthened. They have received a large number of reinforcements, but these reinforcements are not on the ground.
Although at least one-third of the main fleet of the Tang Navy has returned due to supply and maintenance problems, and although half of the other naval warships are also temporarily unable to participate in the war due to supply and other reasons, the Tang Army's paper strength has still increased to an epic level.
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Because the airport in Benn has been repaired, the Tang Army has established a large-scale air force base on the front line.
This air base is protected from hostile air missiles and has three advanced radar stations that can monitor the surrounding sky for hundreds of kilometers.
What's even more frightening is that this airport can accommodate a large number of aircraft and provide maintenance and support services for various small aircraft takeoff and landing bases around it.
The engineers of the Tang Army and the helping dwarves were indispensable for being able to repair the airport so quickly. The complete completion of the airport also allowed the Tang Air Force to finally gain a firm foothold in the Eastern Continent.
A total of 120 Yinglong fighter jets are deployed at this airport. At the same time, this airport also shoulders the important task of taking off and landing 90 Thunder attack aircraft and 60 Intruder attack aircraft.
The main reason for having so many fighter jets is that the Tang Army was afraid that the other side would once again mobilize its air force for a crazy counterattack, so it had to ensure a certain number of fighter jets on the front line to compete for air supremacy.
Moreover, part of the mission of the Thunder Attack Aircraft can actually be completed by Hind armed helicopters. In the surrounding small field airports, the Tang Army deployed more than 200 Hind helicopters at one go, and there were also 150 Black Hawk helicopters to perform various tasks.
Various tasks.
Of course, in addition to these aircraft, there are also large transport aircraft such as Hercules and IL transport aircraft that take off and land every day. The entire airport is so busy that it is distressing.
So many transport planes delivered a large amount of supplies and also brought in additional troops. These well-trained recruits allowed the 1st and 9th Group Armies that had been fighting on the front line to maintain strong combat effectiveness.
The busy air transportation has also somewhat alleviated some of the pressure on maritime transportation. Those floating docks that are about to be swayed by tides and sea winds are now indeed approaching the end of their lifespan.
The first few floating docks built were no longer able to unload cargo, and could only dock some small boats transporting soldiers: they were no longer stable, and heavy cargo could easily crush these temporary facilities, which were no longer strong.
Of course, the Tang army also had a more barbaric way to send more goods directly to the shore: they threw the goods directly into the sea, and then let the goods be beaten by the waves on the beach, and then waited for the soldiers to collect them.
The Air Force also has some aircraft that transport supplies. They will airdrop the goods directly to designated areas and then leave without looking back. Although the return capacity is wasted, this can relieve the transportation pressure at the airport.
In short, everyone is the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, showing their magical powers, and trying their best to deliver sufficient weapons, ammunition and other materials to the troops fighting on the front line.
Because of the sufficient supply of materials, the Tang Army achieved some unexpected victories: the resistance of a large number of local civilians that was originally expected did not seem to occur.
This allowed the Tang army to save a large number of troops that had previously been used to maintain security in the rear: three divisions of the Marine Corps and two divisions of airborne troops were currently on standby in the rear... None of them had any specific tasks now.
The troops of these five divisions, who were originally planned to maintain security in the rear, now, in addition to resting every day, only help transport supplies from near the beach to designated locations. They can be regarded as being on vacation and recuperating.
If necessary, two or even three of these five divisions can be easily deployed to reinforce the front line and maintain the Tang Army's defense line.
In Benn's Air Force headquarters, Xiao Yun, who serves as the commander-in-chief of the Air Force, is arranging the next series of tasks with his operational staff.
The Air Force's mission is so heavy that not even one-third of the series of strike targets they planned before the war have been destroyed.
In other words, the Tang Air Force did not have the energy to manage two-thirds of the strategic targets in the dwarf-controlled areas. This is why the Ice Empire's troops could still calmly assemble and advance towards the front line.
Although an effective bombing was carried out before, all subsequent plans were cancelled. The air force mobilized its forces to suppress the 5th and 6th Dwarf armies on the front line, and the effect was very good.
"We don't have enough fuel. If we continue to carry out high-intensity bombing missions, we may encounter a shortage of fuel." A staff officer complained to Xiao Yun. After all, most of the transportation of materials depends on the navy, and they still have fuel.
Ammunition cannot be supplied locally, and all needs to be transported from thousands of kilometers away.
Another staff officer also nodded and said: "The reserve of precision-guided bombs is almost at its bottom. The transport ship will not arrive until tomorrow. It is estimated that it will not be put into storage until dinner tomorrow..."
The reason for their complaints is very simple, that is, they want to push back the combat plan drawn up before the war: "Pilots can be rotated, but many aircraft are not in very good condition and need to be arranged for maintenance. The original plan still needs to be changed.
, the mission to bomb the railway line is expected to be postponed."
Xiao Yun was almost furious with his subordinates. He stared at these staff officers and asked with a sneer: "Another delay? According to the plan, we should have bombed the railway line for the second time three days ago."
"General, I'm very sorry... But according to the plan, we should have had 30 more invaders three days ago, and 40 tons of ammunition." A staff officer quickly explained.
Xiao Yun didn't waste any time, pointed to the photos on the table, and said loudly: "Satellite pictures show that at least two-thirds of the Dwarf's 6th Army have arrived at the front line, and our delay has not been used at all."
"The current situation is that the dwarves' frontline troops once again have a numerical advantage. They may seize this opportunity and launch a large-scale counterattack! This opportunity is given by our air force." He said while looking at these
The staff officers were so frightened that they fell into silence.
"Sorry." "Sorry, General." Several people bowed their heads and apologized. They also knew that the Air Force did bear some responsibility for such a situation.
Xiao Yun put his hands on the table and gave an order: "It's useless to say sorry to me! We have to find a way to throw the dwarf troops into chaos and delay their counterattack as much as possible! Wait until the 11th Army Group lands,
Everwinter Port is completely occupied by us, and the pressure is on the enemy's side! In any case, let the planes take off...bomb the transportation hub!"
