Shire hasn't been idle during this period, although he doesn't need to worry about the land defense line, which is the matter of General Fuxu's 9th Army.
But the fighter planes and bombers need Shire's dispatch.
Antwerp, Brussels, Mons each assigns an aviation squadron with about 20 of the most advanced "Camel" fighter planes, and Ghent opens another airport to allocate two bomber squadrons, solidifying Belgium's defense line.
Seeing Shire breathe a sigh of relief, Tijani was somewhat puzzled: "Brigadier, you seem to have more confidence in airplanes rather than trenches?"
"Planes are everything, General." Shire answered.
They are multipliers of ground force, while simultaneously suppressing enemy artillery, logistics, and ammunition depots, making battles much easier under these circumstances.
Tijani raised an eyebrow, not taking Shire's words seriously.
