Chapter 747: Fiasco
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"The Russians have retreated! We won! After the retreat of the 38th Cossack Cavalry Division of the Russian army, the Imperial cavalry cheered. Although this is not the first time that the Imperial cavalry has fought with the Cossack cavalry, it is different from the last time, when the Imperial cavalry had a decisive advantage. But this time, the strength of both sides was almost the same, and the Imperial cavalry only had an advantage in firepower. Many people are a little worried about the outcome of this battle. But now it seems that the Russian cavalry is still no match for the Imperial cavalry.
The destruction of several thousand Russian Cossack cavalry lightly increased the confidence of the imperial cavalry. Although the main force of the Russian cavalry was still there, everyone had great confidence in this victory.
"Monk, did we beat the Russians too badly. Of the thousands of cavalry, only a few hundred fled back. What if the Russians got scared and stopped attacking? Major General Qiao Moyan was a little worried. If the Russians were really scared, all the efforts they had made so far would have been in vain.
Major General Monk Greenqin was stunned: "It shouldn't be!" We've only used half of our mortars, and all the heavy machine guns haven't fired yet! If the Russians are scared, then they are too timid! ”
"Let's hope the Russians won't be scared away!" Major General Qiao Moyan said. For this battle, the Imperial cavalry has been preparing for a long time. Waiting to kill the two Russian Cossack cavalry corps in this battle, in one fell swoop to establish the absolute superiority of the empire in cavalry in this war.
"Hmmm! Whether the Russians will be scared away or not, it will soon become known. Major General Monk Grinqin nodded.
The next table of the Russian army xiàn. It did not disappoint Major General Seng Lingqin and Major General Qiao Moyan. Just twenty minutes later, the Russian army launched a large-scale offensive. At the request of the commander of the 10th Cossack Cavalry Corps of the Russian Army, Lieutenant General Apkrasin, the remaining 7 cavalry divisions of the Russian army, totaling more than 40,000 people, divided into four roads and launched a fierce attack on the defense line of the imperial cavalry in four directions.
Tens of thousands of war horses galloped across the grassland, and the sound of horses' hooves converged. It's like thunder. Tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry, as if forming four black arrows, quickly launched a fierce attack on the defense line of the imperial cavalry.
"God forbid. We must win this battle! Lieutenant General Golovin muttered. At the behest of Lieutenant General Apkrasin, they had already put all their troops into the battle without any reservations. In such a situation, if defeated. They're going to lose everything. Of course. As Lieutenant General Apukrasin said, if you can break through the defense line of the Imperial cavalry and strangle with the Imperial cavalry, the artillery and rifles of the Imperial cavalry will be useless. When the time comes, with the saber in their hands, the Cossack cavalry will definitely be able to beat the imperial cavalry. For the combat power of the Cossack cavalry, Lieutenant General Golovin had great confidence. It's just that I don't know that under the powerful fire of the Imperial cavalry. How much did the Russian cavalry have to pay to break through the lines of the Imperial cavalry.
"Attention to the divisions, fire at the maximum rate of fire. Don't make any reservations! Major General Monk Greenqin gave an order with a solemn face. The Russian Cossack cavalry launched a desperate attack, which was also a huge pressure on the Imperial cavalry.
"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "Almost three hundred howitzers and field guns, a frenzied shelling began. However, the maximum rate of fire of the 105-mm light howitzer is only one round per minute, and the maximum rate of fire of the 75-mm field gun is only one round per two minutes. Although such firepower was powerful, the damage inflicted on tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry charging at high speed was really limited.
One shell after another exploded in the ranks of the Russian cavalry, creating a blank space in the black crowd. But, in the blink of an eye, these gaps were filled. The Russian cavalry was outnumbered, and it was very difficult for the Imperial cavalry to block their attack.
"Ulla! Ulla! The Russian cavalry shouted slogans and quickly rushed towards the defense line of the Imperial cavalry, and the swords raised high, like a forest of knives, shone golden in the sunlight.
Tens of thousands of people charged violently together, exuding an indomitable momentum, which greatly shocked the imperial cavalry. Some people who are not firm in their minds have even turned pale.
"Mortar ready, fire!" After the Russian advance reached less than two kilometers from the line of the Imperial cavalry, hundreds of mortars of the Imperial cavalry opened fire. This time, all mortars joined the shelling without any reservations. Every mortar is firing at the fastest rate of fire. However, this will result in a significant reduction in the life of the barrel. However, at this time, there is no longer so much to care about. If they were unable to stop the Russian attack, the Imperial cavalry would pay an even heavier price.
"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "Hundreds of mortars opened fire in full force. Dense shells inflicted great losses on the Russian army. One after another, the Russian troops were swept away by the shock wave formed by the explosion of the shells, and the shrapnel was even more in the ranks of the Russian troops, setting off a bloody storm.
Lieutenant General Apukrasin, who was watching the battle from the rear, had a somewhat stern face. This time, the firepower of the Chinese cavalry seemed to be stronger than in the previous tentative attacks. However, this is understandable. When their own side did not attack with all their might, it was reasonable for the Chinese cavalry to make some reservations.
"Heavy machine gun, fire!" When the Russians broke through to a distance of only 800 meters from the Chinese cavalry line, the impatient heavy machine gunners, who had been waiting for a long time, received the order to open fire.
"Dada! Dada! Hundreds of heavy machine guns began to spit out tongues of fire at the Russian ranks, and the dense disciples shrouded the Russian ranks like a pouring rain. The Russian cavalry, who were enveloped in it, were shot one after another, and even men and horses fell to the ground.
The network of crossfire formed by hundreds of heavy machine guns made it almost impossible for the Russian cavalry to advance a single step. Their offensive was actually stopped alive.
"Hell! Those heavy machine guns of the Chinese. They actually hid so many heavy machine guns! Lieutenant General Apkrasin's face was gloomy, as if he was about to drip water.
"Attack! Go on the offensive! Rush over! Lieutenant General Golovin roared even more.
After paying a heavy price, the Russians finally broke through to a distance of less than three hundred meters from the defense line of the Imperial cavalry. At this time, the rifles in the hands of the Imperial cavalry began to shoot.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! "The crisp sound of gunfire rang out, and although it was drowned out by the rumbling cannons, the casualties inflicted on the Russian cavalry were no small few. The horse pistols in the hands of the Imperial cavalry began to reap the lives of these Russian cavalrymen wantonly.
Some of the Russian cavalry managed to rush into the front of the Imperial cavalry lines, but they were blocked by barbed wire. The barbed wire fence covered with barbs made it impossible for the Russian cavalry horses to rush through, and many of the war horses were caught by the barbs on the barbed wire, and let out a mournful roar. At this time, it was the time when the Imperial cavalry frantically slaughtered these Russian cavalry with their weapons.
Although, the gaps between the barbed wire fences were also found by the Russian cavalry, who frantically poured into these gaps to penetrate the Imperial cavalry's defenses through Guò. However, behind these deliberately left gaps, heavy machine guns were often deployed. When the Russian cavalry gathered in these gaps, they were immediately hit by the heavy machine guns of the Imperial cavalry.
One by one, the heroic Cossack cavalry fell to the ground, and the corpses of men and horses were mixed together, and a thick layer was spread on the ground. Despite the valor of the Cossack cavalry, they charged with great fear. However, in the face of the seemingly simple line of defense of the Imperial cavalry, it paid a heavy price. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to break through the defenses of the Imperial cavalry, and instead paid a heavy price.
The casualties of the Russian cavalry skyrocketed, especially after being blocked by barbed wire. In a short period of time, more than 40,000 Cossack cavalry who charged were hit in the head and bleeding in front of the defense line of the Imperial cavalry, suffering heavy casualties.
"Oh God! This is not a battle at all, this is a massacre that has been planned for a long time! Lieutenant General Golovin said with some despair.
"Bastard. It's a trap! Lieutenant General Apkrasin said angrily. The Chinese cavalry prepared the trap, but like a fool, he stepped into it.
"General Apkrasin, order a retreat! We can't break through the defenses of the Chinese. Lieutenant General Golovin said.
"It's over now, we've lost a lot. The Chinese will not let go of this opportunity. Lieutenant General Apkrasin looked frustrated.
In fact, there was no need for Lieutenant General Apkrasin to order a retreat, and in the face of huge casualties, even the fierce Cossack cavalry fell into fear. One by one, the comrades-in-arms went to the end, and the corpses on the ground were piled up in a thick layer, which made the brave Cossack cavalry also timid and afraid. They found out that they were fighting the devil at all, and they couldn't win at all!
Under such circumstances, the Cossack cavalry began a rout. Initially, only a part of the army was defeated. But, like a snowball effect, this soon spread to the entire army. The rest of the Cossack cavalry turned their horses, trying to escape from this place, and the farther they fled, the better.
The desperate offensive of the 10th Cossack Cavalry Corps and the 12th Cossack Cavalry Corps of the Russian army ended in a crushing defeat! (To be continued......)