Beiyang 1917

1918年7月13ri6:30乌法南边120公里处斯捷尔利塔马克镇西北郊

If Tukhachevsky knew that the cavalry battalion standing firmly in Sterlitamak was actually equipped with a radio station, then he would definitely not let his infantry division appear in front of the opponent. This is tantamount to calling the coalition forces, I, Tukhachevsky, and the main force of the First Army of the Soviet Russian Eastern Front are here. If you have the ability, come and chase me!

The town of Stellitamak, which is destined to become a historic town, is located almost directly south of Ufa, with a straight line distance of about 120 kilometers. If Tukhachevsky knew that the cavalry battalion surrounded by the town had a radio station, then the other party As long as the radio warning is issued before being wiped out, the fighter planes of the coalition air force will appear in the sky of Sterlitamak at the earliest half an hour in theory.

Tukhachevsky didn't know this, and neither did Chapayev. What's more, the three infantry divisions and one cavalry brigade of the First Army almost stayed up all night in a stormy night. After a night's journey, the entire army was almost exhausted by this time and could no longer move.

Entering the town of Sterlitamak, living in a house, making a fire, cooking, warming up and sleeping, all good yearnings are beckoning to this distressed army, and Chabayev and Tukhachevsky were mere coalition cavalry The battalion scared away or retreated, just kidding, three divisions and one brigade can't take down a town guarded by a cavalry battalion on the other side. If this is the case, Tukhachevsky and the soldiers of the First Army will really be smashed to death.

Afterwards, Chapayev regretted it very much. The few cannons that he had not been willing to throw away due to the storm last night were finally lightly armed and abandoned after falling into the swamp. There are no heavy machine guns. All the heavy machine gun battalions of the First Army and one of his own cavalry regiments have long been left to the traitor Rzhevsky. The thought of Rzhevsky laying down his weapons can't help but ruin the [-] Red Army The future of the soldiers, even his entire cavalry regiment has become the spoils and prisoners of the coalition forces, Chapayev's heart is furious!

There is no machine gun or cannon. If Tukhachevsky really wanted to run, Li Fugui would not have the guts to chase after him. They have a brigade of cavalry. He dared to say that he could resist in defense, but he would not dare to do so in offense. Just kidding, of course Tukhachevsky can't run away, just kidding, just a coalition cavalry battalion, if I can't take it down, will Tukhachevsky still hang out in the Red Army in the future?

Standing on a small high ground in the northwest of the town, he looked through the binoculars at the town 2500 meters away. After watching for a long time, Tukhachevsky put down the binoculars and said to the teachers and political commissars around him,

"The coalition army is really capable. In such a town, a mere cavalry battalion has killed more than 500 people, but they can still repair the positions and fortifications. It seems that it took a lot of effort. What should I do? We will continue to hide in the mud and lie in the field, watching the enemy laugh at our divisions for being stumped by the opponent's cavalry battalion?" Tukhachevsky's tone was full of self-deprecation.

"What's the problem? Comrade Commander, the soldiers were exhausted by the overnight march in the rain. Let them sleep for two hours, and then we took the town in one charge and completely wiped out the cavalry battalion of the coalition army. Let out a sigh of relief and avenge the soldiers who died under the city of Ufa!" The one who spoke was Jobov, the division commander of the 15th Division of the Simbirsk Iron Army, a seyin-faced guy with stubble all over his face.

"Comrade Commander, we should say that we should fight quickly, but all the soldiers didn't close their eyes all night. You see, at least 2500% of them fell to the ground and fell asleep in such a short time. Don't look at the last 20 meters. It’s really hard to walk without a break, and the soldiers are too tired to eat!” Vorelov, the commander of the [-]th Division of the Iron Army, swallowed hard.

"Otherwise, let's go around it. It would be too worthless if the coalition air force is recruited in a fight. Our task is to retreat. The farther the retreat, the faster the better, to avoid the enemy air force It is our task to withdraw to the left bank of the Volga as soon as possible, and destroying this cavalry battalion is a waste of time, I say!" Hashimov, the commander of the 31st Turkestan Infantry Division, muttered in a low voice.

"What did you say?! Say it again?! Lao Tzu's cavalry battalion drove the entire army all night, and was as tired as a dog. Just now, a platoon of cavalry from the other side knocked down almost two cavalry companies of mine. How can this account be settled?! If I don’t take revenge, I will still be called Chapayev? Don’t let your infantry intervene! I, Chapayev, will never stop until I level this town today!

When the time comes, don't come and tell me to capture it. I have never seen the enemy cavalry's cavalry rifle before. When they hit it, they didn't even pull the bolt. The firepower is very fierce!It's time for Lao Tzu's guard battalion to change up!Just don't be jealous when you fall down! "

As he spoke, Chapayev pushed Hasmov, who was being held tightly by his collar, hard. Hasmov staggered and fell to the mud floor, splashed with mud, his face pale and pale. One, his eyes were burning with anger, but he didn't dare to really fight Chapayev!

"Political commissar, inform all cavalry division soldiers to rest for half an hour! Hurry up and eat something hot. I will step into the town at 7 o'clock sharply. I will kill everyone and leave no prisoners!" Chapayev turned and directed His political commissar Furmanov, who was exhausted and had a slight injury on his leg, shouted,

Before his political commissar could answer, this guy came to Tukhachevsky again, gave a military salute, and said loudly,

"Comrade Commander, Commander Chapayev of the [-]st Cavalry Division requests you to entrust the cavalry fighters with the glorious task of taking the town of Sterlitamak. The lads are very tired, but please rest for a while. Eat something for a while, and you will immediately regain your energy to avenge the sacrificed comrades, resolutely take down the town, and wipe out the enemy cleanly and thoroughly!"

Although Tukhachevsky was so tired that he could barely keep his eyes open, it was clear that Chapayev's heroism made him feel the pride and courage that the troops had not seen for a long time. This guy nodded, "Comrade Chapayev I believe that the First Cavalry Division can complete the tasks assigned by the organization no matter how difficult the situation is. Half an hour is too short. Let the soldiers rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, we will launch an attack and take down the town. Everyone can sleep in a dry house!"

"But Comrade Commander, what if the coalition air force comes after us! We shouldn't waste energy and time here, but should hide as soon as possible, and wait for the soldiers to calm down and continue on their way!" Hash, commander of the 31st Division Moff insisted.

"Whoever should come will always come, and those who can hide will always be able to hide, unless the cavalry battalion is also equipped with radio stations. As far as I know, the radio stations of the coalition army are only deployed at the regiment level at most, and a mere battalion is in such a remote place. It is impossible to also be equipped with a radio station, and they are surrounded by us at the moment, and they cannot send anyone to warn other places. It is 120 kilometers away from Ufa, and at least 220 kilometers away from Orenburg, waiting for the coalition forces to pursue them. Here we are, we are flying far away! Don’t worry, comrade commander, light a fire and cook for the soldiers to dry their clothes before going to sleep. By the time they wake up, this town will be taken!"

Tukhachevsky comforted several division commanders, but sighed in his heart, if he didn't pull out the little nail in front of him, then the opponent would follow his team wherever he went, let alone the whole army was exhausted-it couldn't go at all If you want to move, even if you can walk, you must first eat up the coalition cavalry battalion in front of you.

The 31st Division of the Turkestan Infantry of the First Army of the Eastern Front of the Soviet Russian Red Army and Chabayev’s Cavalry Brigade temporarily camped near the town and made a fire for cooking, preparing to launch an attack on Sterlitamak town after a short rest.

On Li Fugui's side, his face was ashen, while continuously sending reports to the Orenburg and Ufa coalition headquarters:

Our department has been surrounded by the enemy. It seems that the enemy has at least one infantry division and one cavalry brigade in front of us. The follow-up troops are unknown. Judging from the flag, the opponent is the troops of the First Army of the Eastern Front of the Soviet Russian Red Army.Our department is now standing firm and waiting for help, and requests Ufa to send an air team for air support as soon as possible!

Li Fugui of the Cavalry Battalion in the town of Sterlitamak

1918年7月13ri6:45