Chapter 249: Encirclement and Annihilation (Subscription Requested)

Major General Agata of the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian Army frowned tightly, and he saw the tragic situation of the 7th Cossack Cavalry Division. Originally, he felt that something was not quite right, but now he was even more convinced that this battle was simply a trap set by the Northern Army. And the Russian army is still stupid and takes the initiative to get in.

The 7th Cossack Cavalry Division has been crippled, which can also indicate that the battle can be considered a failure.

"Agata, this is definitely a good opportunity, as long as your troops attack the flanks of those yellow-skinned monkeys, we will be able to win!" Major General Yegor pleaded bitterly. Perhaps even he himself did not expect that one day he would speak to Major General Agata like this.

"The main forces of the Northern Army seem to have really been attracted by the 7th Cossack Cavalry Division. If my 8th Cossack Cavalry Division had attacked from the flanks, it might have been able to win really. If you win, that's a big deal. Of course, he can also save Yegor's guy in disguise. Major General Agata thought secretly.

"Well, Yegor. For the sake of so many years of friendship, I'll help you. Major General Agata nodded.

"Thank you so much!" Major General Yegor breathed a sigh of relief.

In less than five minutes, the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian Army was ready and immediately launched an attack. It's just that the more than 6,000 cavalry of the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division did not devote themselves to the attack on the frontal defense line of the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army, but took a roundabout way, wanting to break through the defense line of the Northern Army from the left flank.

"The 5th Battalion was ordered to reinforce the left flank, and the 6th Battalion was ready for battle. The artillery battalion opened fire on the Russian army! Brigadier General Zou Fang reacted immediately.

The 5th Battalion, which served as a reserve, was augmented to the left flank, further strengthening the line of defense on the left flank. The other 6th Battalion was also combat-ready and ready to attack. The 18 75-mm field guns of the artillery battalion were also turned and aimed at the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian army.

"Ulla! Ulla! ”

The Cossack cavalry of the Russian army chanted slogans. Wielding the saber in his hand, he quickly rushed towards the position of the Northern Army. The black cloaks were joined together, as if a dark cloud was moving rapidly across the grassland.

However, the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian Army was still greeted by heavy artillery fire and a network of light and heavy machine guns. Thousands of Cossack cavalry, as if they had hit their heads against an invisible wall. The head was bled and bleeding, and he couldn't move forward even a single step.

Under the intense strafing of the machine-gun fire, blood flowers bloomed on the Cossack cavalry, and people were constantly hit and fell, and then trampled into meat sauce by the galloping horses. Compared to cavalry on horseback, horses were attacked more. After a large number of horses were hit, they fell to the ground in a wail. The cavalryman on horseback was also thrown out and fell and was seriously injured.

The offensive of the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian army was completely contained. Not only did they not break through the lines of defense of the Northern Army. On the contrary, in the face of the strong firepower of the Northern Army, they paid an extremely heavy price.

"Damn! How so? How could those yellow-skinned monkeys still have so much firepower? Major General Agata roared in exasperation. Watching one elite cavalry after another fall, his heart felt as if it was dripping blood.

"Agata, if we try a little harder, maybe we'll be able to make it. Those yellow-skinned monkeys must have been at the end of their crossbows. Major General Yegor pleaded bitterly. He was afraid that Major General Agata would order the troops to retreat.

Major General Agata was speechless, he knew that this time he had fallen into the pit. If it retreats now, the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division will also pay a heavy price. Consequences of defeat. It will be too much for them to bear. If we continue to fight, maybe there will be a glimmer of life.

The offensive of the Cossack cavalry of the Russian army. It's no different from looking for death. In front of the Northern Army, which was equipped with a large number of light and heavy machine guns, the high-speed charge of the cavalry could not give full play to its advantages at all, but was beaten by the strong firepower of the Northern Army.

"Bastard, we can't go on like this, the fighting must stop, we can't let our soldiers die again." After several successive attempts failed to break through the defense line of the Northern Army. Major General Agata retreated.

Major General Yegor was also silent, and he also knew that this time the defeat was probably decided.

"Whew!"

The trumpet of retreat sounded, and the Cossack cavalry retreated like a tidal wave. It's just that the previous offensive had already inflicted heavy losses on these two Cossack cavalry divisions. Both the 7th Cossack Cavalry Division and the 8th Cossack Cavalry Division suffered heavy losses. Before the start of the battle. These two Cossack cavalry divisions amounted to more than 12,000 men. But now, the two cavalry divisions together are less than six thousand people. More than half of the soldiers were lost in the battle just now.

It's just that the Cossack cavalry now wants to retreat, which is almost impossible. The 1st Cavalry Battalion and the 6th Cavalry Battalion of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army launched an assault when the Russian army was completely complete. They lined up in a charge line and rushed towards the Russian troops.

"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, it's great if you dare to attack!" Seeing this, some brave Cossack cavalry turned their horses, ready to give a hard lesson to the total cavalry with their sabers. However, they were greeted by the pistols in the hands of these cavalrymen.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! ”

The horse pistols in the hands of the cavalry of the Northern Army opened fire, and the Cossack cavalry on the opposite side kept falling to the ground. It was only after the five rounds in the carbine were fired that the cavalrymen drew their sabers and slaughtered the Cossack cavalrymen.

At this moment, the Cossack cavalry has long been demoralized. In the face of the pursuit of the cavalry of the Northern Army, they were beaten.

"Send a telegram to the 2nd Cavalry Brigade, the 4th Cavalry Brigade, they can move. In addition, let the 5th Cavalry Brigade, the 6th Cavalry Brigade and the 8th Cavalry Brigade also attack, and you will definitely not be able to let these guys escape. Brigadier General Zou Fang, commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, smiled.

"Yes, Brigadier." The communications officer immediately went to send a telegram.

The remaining cavalry battalions of the 1st Brigade also launched a pursuit. When the 7th Cossack Cavalry Brigade and the 8th Cossack Cavalry Brigade of the Russian Army suffered heavy losses, they no longer had the strength to fight the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army.

The remaining tens of thousands of cavalry on both sides were slashed and killed on this meadow. The Cossack cavalry was tall and big, and the Don hippos under their crotch were also very fast. But at this moment, it was the Cossack cavalry who fled in disarray.

In the rear of the 7th Cossack Cavalry Brigade and the 8th Cossack Cavalry Brigade of the Russian Army, the commander of the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Corps of the Russian Army, Major General Dimitry, was still anxiously awaiting the results. Originally, he thought that no matter how strong the cavalry of the Northern Army was, it should be no problem to deal with a cavalry brigade of the Northern Army with two cavalry divisions and more than 12,000 people, with more than 8,000 people. He only needed to be wary of other reinforcements from the Northern Army.

However, two hours after the battle began, he was waiting for the news of the crushing defeat of the 7th and 8th Cossack Cavalry Divisions. This made Major General Dimitri completely unconvinced.

"Damn, how can this be? Two cavalry divisions are more than 12,000 people, how could they fail? Major General Dimitri was completely incredulous.

At this time, another officer reported that the cavalry of the Northern Army of the brigade was approaching them, which made Dimitri feel a deep crisis.

When the 1st Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army and the two Cossack cavalry divisions of the Russian Army exchanged fire, the 2nd Cavalry Brigade and the 4th Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army were approaching the battlefield at high speed. Not only these two cavalry brigades, but also the 5th Cavalry Brigade, the 6th Cavalry Brigade and the 8th Cavalry Brigade are also approaching the battlefield. It's just that in order not to be discovered by the Russian army, they made a big circle and pounced from the east of the Orkhon River.

"Trap, this is a trap at all! Order the troops, immediately retreat. Major General Dimitri exclaimed.

Now, he no longer had the luxury of expecting a victory, as long as he could escape from the trap of the Northern Army, he was satisfied. What promotion to lieutenant general or something, I don't think about it at all. This time the two cavalry divisions suffered heavy losses, and it was the best result if he was not dismissed.

It's just that Major General Dimitri is only now coming to his senses, and it's too late. The cavalry of the Northern Army carefully planned this time, how could he escape? Tens of thousands of elite cavalry have formed an encirclement, leaving the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Regiment of the Russian Army with nowhere to escape.

At 5 p.m., the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Regiment of the Russian Army, which was frantically retreating, ran into the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army. Although, at the moment, the number of Russian troops is as high as more than fifteen thousand, which is almost twice as large as the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army. However, Major General Dimitri had no intention of fighting, for fear that after being entangled by the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army, he would fall into the siege of other cavalry of the Northern Army.

In fact, the same is true. As soon as the Russian army bypassed the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army, it was intercepted by the 5th Cavalry Brigade and the 6th Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army. The 2nd Cavalry Brigade and the 4th Cavalry Brigade of the Northern Army surrounded from the rear. An encirclement on the Orkhon River has been formed.

Major General Dimitri ordered the troops to try to break through the encirclement, but to no avail, they ran into the strong fire of the cavalry of the Northern Army, and instead suffered heavy losses.

Before nightfall, the Northern Army went on the offensive. Tens of thousands of cavalry kept approaching, and the cavalry guns and light and heavy machine guns in their hands were frantically strafing the Russian army. The Russian army was only able to retreat towards the Orkhon River step by step. Many people tried to cross the Orkhon River, but at this moment the Orkhon River is in a period of abundant water. As a result, most of these old hairy people were drowned in the river. (To be continued......)

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