Therefore, the 41st Special Mixed Fleet is definitely going to make a maneuver for evasion.
So, in which direction should they evade?
Clearly, continuing westward or turning east are not within the scope of consideration.
The only options are to head south or north.
After weighing the options, Bai Huawei still chose to evade southward.
Although this is also the direction the enemy can most easily anticipate, heading north would only move further away from the Howay Islands, thereby losing the cover of the shore-based air force.
Only by heading south can they gain the cover of the shore-based air force.
Moreover, there is also a critical issue involved here.
To pursue the 51st Special Mixed Fleet, a fuel resupply must be conducted before turning north.
This would require support from behind.
Don't forget, before heading north, Bai Huawei dispatched the Fast Combat Support Ship, and at that time did not anticipate needing to pursue the 51st Special Mixed Fleet.
