All gods, the lord who started with the bright sword

Chapter 197, cavalry unit, chase!

The sound of trampling horseshoes filled the forest.

After several hours of driving, the long cavalry team was finally arriving at their destination.

"We're almost there, I suggest letting the troops stop and rest for a while."

"It is said that after driving for several hours, my buttocks are numb." The emaciated captain ordered to rest on the spot.

The long marching team soon stopped.

The soldiers dismounted one after another, kneading and beating their stiff inner thighs.

Riding a tall horse looks majestic, but in fact, only those who have ridden know the pain of riding a horse.

The buttocks will be numb from the bumps, and it is common for the inner thighs to bleed due to friction with the saddle for a long time.

The captain of the cavalry regiment, Ichiro Saga, graduated from the cavalry department and has been in the cavalry for more than [-] years, so he is already used to it.

His mount is a pure black oriental horse with a huge body and a height of 1.6 meters, which is basically the same as his own height.

For his partner, Saga Ichiro loves him very much.

He ran his fingers through the horse's mane, combed it affectionately, grabbed a handful of black beans from his pocket, and fed them to his comrades who fought side by side.

The troops stopped to rest, but the telegraph soldiers got busy.

Immediately contact the superior to report the situation and get the latest order.

"Report, division commander is calling."

Saga Ichiro received the telegram. It turned out that due to the huge loss in the frontal attack, Tani Hisao worried that their cavalry regiment would be reckless, so he issued more specific instructions.

It is required not to attack by force, and tentatively put pressure on the Eighth Route Army's defensive troops.

The key is to block the exit, so that Balu cannot escape from here.

"It seems that the eight roads in the mountain are really strong, not ordinary!" Saga Ichiro handed over the telegram to the chief of staff.

"Nani? Lost an entire infantry brigade in the first storm?"

The chief of staff couldn't help but exclaim after reading it.

Their entire Sixth Cavalry Regiment is only one thousand and six together.

Doesn't it mean that according to the style of play over there, two-thirds of the loss may be lost in a single battle?
This is absolutely unacceptable.

Saga Ichiro sighed and said: "That's exactly why the general has repeatedly emphasized that we are not allowed to attack by force. After all, our cavalry is much more noble than infantry."

As a member of the cavalry, the chief of staff naturally agrees with such views.

In the official recognition of various countries, the status of cavalry is obviously higher.

Whether it is the selection of soldiers or the division of equipment, the cavalry has a greater priority.

Due to the high cost and high training cost.

Although the cavalry is considered by many generals to be a backward branch, it is still an elite force.

In the eyes of many people,

A cavalry is a soldier on a horse, raising his saber and shouting to charge.

It seems that there is no other image but this image.

This misunderstanding of thinking is to ignore the most important advantage of a horse-running fast.

Bing is expensive and fast, and mobility is often an important indicator for measuring the combat strength of an army.

The mobility of horses + the firepower of guns.

The perfect combination of the two is the new fast assault force concept

When the two sides in the battle were at a stalemate on the frontal battlefield, the cavalry took advantage of their rapid maneuverability to detour to the enemy's flanks or launch an attack from behind.

It is an important weight enough to change the balance of war.

Take this battle as an example, it will take at least two days to dispatch the infantry, while their cavalry only takes one morning.

Just relying on the speed of maneuvering, the cavalry completely defeated the infantry.

Knowing the strength of the enemy, Saga Ichiro was naturally unwilling to put his precious cavalry into the offensive and defensive battle of the position.

He decided to follow the instructions of his superiors and send a small force to test.

In the eyes of many cavalry generals, charging with a saber is a feeling.

But in fact, since the Second Opium War, the Eight Banners cavalry and the British and French coalition forces have declared that the era of cavalry has passed.

With the rise of high-speed machine guns, the speed of cavalry can never outrun the rate of fire of machine guns.

A sudden encounter in the wild, the opponent's infantry lacks a sufficient number of machine guns, and perhaps you can try the feeling of charging with a saber.

In positional warfare, cavalry are vulnerable to heavy damage from long-range firearms because the target is too large to conceal.

Under the dense rain of bullets, the cavalry exposed to the open ground died faster than the infantry.

As long as the commanding general is not filled with water, he will not order the cavalry to charge directly to the prepared position.

In such cases, cavalry must attack like infantry.

Hundreds of cavalry put down their horses, held their lances, and under the cover of light machine guns, launched a wave of tentative attacks.

There is only one platoon in the Eighth Route for security and defense, with more than [-] people.

But the density of firepower is so strong that one can't help but suspect that there are 300 people on the opposite side.

The attacking side's firepower can't keep up with the defensive side's, and they can't even suppress it.

The results are obvious.

Saga Ichiro directly ordered his subordinates to stop the attack, and gave up the illusion of breaking through the enemy's position.

But it doesn't mean failure.

The original purpose was basically achieved halfway. As long as their cavalry regiment is at this moment, they can always threaten the retreat of the Eighth Route Army, making it impossible for them to withdraw safely.

Turning into a confrontation, Saga Ichiro unleashed a large number of reconnaissance cavalry.

The function is to detect the movement of the Eighth Route, and to cause sabotage, looting and killing the villagers in the surrounding villages, and burning the villages.

The former serves the war, while the latter is traditional arts.

During the war, if you don’t engage in massacres by the way, and rob and earn a fortune, can you still be regarded as a soldier of the Sixth Division?
The cavalry came and went like the wind, and when the common people saw it, they couldn't run away.

In less than half a day, thick smoke billowed from two surrounding villages, and hundreds of innocent villagers became victims of the knife.

The returning cavalry carried the plundered chickens and sheep on their horses.

Some trouser belts are loose, obviously venting their animal desires
Just as they were talking triumphantly about the harvest, more than a dozen cavalrymen who were in a state of embarrassment and galloped at a high speed shouted loudly: "Ba Lu, a large number of cavalry from Ba Lu has arrived, run!"

The smoke and dust in the distance rolled up more than ten meters high, like a prelude to a sandstorm.

It is definitely made by a large group of cavalry galloping.

The Japanese cavalry were all too familiar with this, and immediately waved their horsewhips and whipped them hard, and fled in the direction of the large troops.

The oriental horses ridden by the Japanese army had strong endurance and fast speed, and they threw off the enemies behind them in a short time.

"You said it was the Eighth Route Cavalry Regiment? Are you sure!"

Staring at the soldier who reported the letter with scorching eyes, Saga Ichiro couldn't contain his excitement.

Confirming the truth again and again, he waved his fist vigorously.

The Eighth Route Cavalry Regiment is coming, where is the threat?
It's just here to give credit!
The chief of staff said: "According to the information provided by the First Army, the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi has only one established cavalry regiment, which is directly subordinate to the Eighth Route Army headquarters."

Saga Ichiro showed a bright smile on his face: "Yes, I thought of that too.

This is a rare opportunity. A report was sent to the division headquarters, and the cavalry wing requested an attack. "

The division headquarters immediately sent a reply, except to monitor the exit of the valley, allowing the cavalry regiment to choose an opportunity to fight.

No one ever doubted the possibility of failure in the cavalry battle.

Cavalry is a high-input arm. Excellent war horses also need sufficient nutrition to nourish them.

Soldiers who are proficient in riding war horses need to have high quality soldiers and invest more time in training.

Do these eight roads exist?

The answer is no.

So what's the hesitation.

Following the direction in which the Eighth Route Cavalry Troops came, Saga Ichiro commanded the cavalry regiment to meet them head-on.

Not long after, in the still relatively flat wilderness, the two sides encountered each other at a distance.

The black Eighth Route Cavalry Regiment stopped advancing, and the hooves of the horses were digging the dirt, ready to charge and sprint.

Is it for the cavalry to charge?
Saga Ichiro's cheeks flushed red, and he pulled out the saber from his waist excitedly.

Due to the changes of the times, cavalry hedging has become an ancient sentiment.

For an old cavalryman, he would dream of the charm of a cold weapon cavalry charge.

As long as there is one time, this life is not in vain.

"withdraw!"

There was a shout from the Eighth Route Cavalry Regiment, and those people quickly turned their horses' heads and galloped away, waving their whips.

They all put up a posture and retreated suddenly.

After this operation, Xiu's Saga Ichiro was dumbfounded.

There seem to be about 1000 people on the eight roads opposite, why don't you even dare to fight?

Compared with their infantry, the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army is really inferior.

Not even basic courage.

Saga Ichiro refused to let go of the fat on his lips, raised his saber high and swung it vigorously: "Attack!"

The impatient Dongyang Dama rushed out with a vigorous body.

Compared with Dongyang Malaysia, it is more explosive and faster, and the distance between the two sides is getting closer.

The Japanese soldiers on horseback put their sabers back into their sheaths, picked up a [-]-style lance that was shorter than the [-]-style rifle, and shot from horseback.

In front, the Eighth Route Cavalry was shot and fell off from time to time.

He fell off a horse galloping at high speed, and was maimed, if not dead.

The Japanese cavalry who followed closely followed up, and the heavy horseshoes trampled on them, making it difficult for anyone to survive.

The Japanese cavalry screamed strangely, attacking happily, and the chasing enemy fled desperately.

They think it's hunt time.

The cavalry troops of the Eighth Route Army are not as good as them in all aspects, but it does not mean that they are at the mercy of others.

The lance in his hand is not a stick of fire, but something that kills people.

The cavalry who fell behind raised their guns and shot back, the bullets whizzed around, and there was always someone who could be caught.

Japanese soldiers riding Oriental horses fell after being hit, and they would also enjoy the treatment of the rear cavalry and trampled by horseshoes.

In a way, war is fair.

After the mighty cavalry troop swept past, there were only some war horses left without their owners, staying in place alone.

The war horse didn't realize that the partners who fought side by side had left this world.

They are still standing next to the corpse, waiting for their partners to stand up again.

Chasing and chasing, unconsciously chasing seven or eight kilometers.

Galloping at such a high speed, the horses were exhausted and out of breath.

From Saga Ichiro's point of view, the result was gratifying. The horses of the eight routes were too slow, and they couldn't run any faster even if they whipped out sparks.

The distance between them has been reduced to less than 100 meters.

Shooting with a lance at this distance has significantly improved the hit rate, and the continuous increase of unmanned horses is the best proof.

Pull it closer, pull it even closer.

You can draw out your saber and chop eight ways, which is an easier slaughter.

"Boss, there is a mountain in front of us blocking the view, is there an ambush?"

A reminder from an officer came from beside him.

Saga Ichiro saw that the front was no longer a wilderness, there were some hills and hills, and the road for cavalry running in the middle was narrowing.

It is no longer a suitable place for cavalry to charge.

But after chasing for a long time and killing more than [-] people, he is about to catch up, and now is a good time to expand the results of the battle.

Saga Ichiro resolutely refused to give up the pursuit because of a little worry.

"I don't believe in eight-way magic tricks, even this can be calculated."

Saga Ichiro swung his horsewhip vigorously, and shouted wildly: "Keep chasing, kill Balu, I will ask for credit for everyone!"

Encouraged by the captain, many Japanese soldiers shouted wildly as if they had taken drugs, and their outer splayed legs clamped the horse's belly forcefully, driving the horses to speed up the pursuit.

The Eighth Route Army, who was being chased in front like a bereaved dog, the soldiers' teeth were about to be ground.

If there is really no other way, they would rather stop and charge against the enemy, and die on the way to the charge.

Unlike now, the wimpy died while fleeing.

"Regimental Commander, the brothers have sacrificed a lot. Including those who left behind and ran away, there are less than seven hundred left."

Hearing the complaints from his subordinates, the head of the cavalry turned his head and glanced behind: "It's okay, the little devil has chased him in, and it's our turn to take revenge."

The subordinate gritted his teeth, was hung by a thing named Hope, and continued to run with the main force.

Yes, this is a fishing operation.

The plump bait is the cavalry regiment, and only in this way can big fish be caught.

But the price paid for the bait is painful, at least more than 100 soldiers died on the way to seduce the enemy.

They died very aggrieved.

The reason for the sacrifice was that the horse ran too slowly and fell behind.

It may also be bad luck, unlucky to be hit by a bullet fired from behind.

Most of them failed to pull back.

The soldiers in the whole regiment knew it before they set off, but they still carried it out without hesitation.

Soldiers who are unlucky and sacrificed are the price paid for victory.

In the words of the Political Commissar of the Cavalry Regiment: "There is no one who will not die in a war. As long as the death is not in vain, after death, someone will remember us and avenge us."

The unique sound of the diesel engine of the tank can still occupy a place in the battlefield full of galloping horses and gunshots.

Under the surprised eyes of the Japanese army, a steel behemoth crossed the hills, revealing its ferocious muzzle.

One, two, three, nine tanks appeared in one go.

The 46-ton steel behemoth is quite oppressive.

The condescending impact was like a big river bursting its embankment, and the flood rushed towards us.

"The chariot is the chariot of the Eight Routes!!"

The Japanese soldier exclaimed, pulled the reins, and the Dongyang horse under his crotch knew his master's intention and stopped running.

The officers shouted loudly without hesitation:

"Turn around and run away."

They didn't use sabers at all, trying to figure out whether the armor of the enemy tanks was thick or not.

That's what idiots do.

When cavalry encountered armored tanks, they had no choice but to escape.

(End of this chapter)