Munitions Empire

Chapter 1236: 1156 chose to attack northward

The Tang Empire’s aircraft carrier fleet can only persist for another three days before returning to Linshui and Beiyuan for resupply.

Although the port on South Island is already operational, its biggest issue is that most of its throughput has been dedicated to “receiving” rather than “processing.”

Various construction materials and personnel from the Tang Empire are being continuously transported to this island, with a constant influx of supplies every day, leaving no room for aircraft carriers to dock for resupply.

In fact, the same is true for New Island. Its limited logistical capacity is fully occupied with transporting supplies for the Orc army’s logistical support, making it impossible to meet the demands of a large fleet.

Since the fleet is departing, the roughly 300 carrier-based aircraft on the fleet’s four aircraft carriers will have to leave as well. Though these aircraft could theoretically remain on New Island’s airport for continued operations, the Tang Empire clearly has no intention of doing so.

Bernard certainly has no obligation to force his valuable naval aviation units to work overtime providing air cover for the Orcs. They can fight to the death for the 9th Group Army but won’t sacrifice their chance for a well-earned rest on behalf of the Orc forces.

Returning to Linshui or Beiyuan with the carriers for about a week’s respite seems far more appealing than remaining on South Island or New Island.

After all, the Orcs still have air cover and support from the Tang Nation Air Force stationed on New Island. The Navy completing its escort and landing mission and then withdrawing for rest and reorganization is entirely reasonable.