Ming Zuo

It is an inevitable trend of historical development that the saber replaced the spear and broadsword and became the main weapon of the cavalry.

Although the saber does not have the advantage of length, but it is lighter and more flexible, which is far more suitable for complex battlefields than spears and broadswords.

Especially with the increasing number of firearms, the requirements for the mobility and flexibility of cavalry are getting higher and higher.

The cavalry armed with spears and broadswords can only be arranged in a fixed formation, and have to endure the crazy baptism of the musket infantry formation.

The saber cavalry can flexibly choose formation and combat methods, which greatly reduces the probability of casualties.

In addition to tactical considerations, quality is also one of the reasons why the Wehrmacht cavalry gave up spears and swords.

An important reason why spears and swords have been popular for a long time is their high armor-piercing efficiency.

In the previous cavalry battles, facing the enemy's heavily protected armor, it was difficult for swords to cause damage, so long spears and broadswords became the mainstream.

But after the saber has enough armor-piercing ability, why choose a spear and a big sword?
The saber of the Wehrmacht cavalry is forged from the best alloy steel, and its sharpness is unparalleled in the world.

In the experiment, even the iron can-like plate armor in Western Europe can be easily broken by a saber.

As for the cotton armor and leather armor that are generally popular on the East Asian battlefield, chopping with a saber is like cutting tofu with a knife.

In addition, another reason why the Wehrmacht cavalry chooses the saber is the ease of use.

It takes a very long training process for a soldier to master the spear and sword proficiently, and it is an extremely test of the soldier's talent.

Coupled with the consideration of horse control during combat, the cost and time have skyrocketed.

In contrast, learning the art of saber chopping is much simpler.

As long as a soldier can master where the tendons of the knife go when chopping, he can wield it freely.

The cavalry trained in this way will be put into combat in a shorter time.

In terms of defense, the Wehrmacht cavalry is definitely a luxury.

Their helmets are made of fine steel rolled by a steam engine.

The one-piece steel helmet adds strength, and even a big ax is difficult to break, let alone a spear.

Although the armor on the cavalry is still cotton armor, it has undergone all-round improvements.

The inner and outer skins of the cotton armor are wrapped with canvas with the highest density and strength.

This kind of canvas is much harder than the cloth used as sails, and it is almost difficult for cold weapons that are not strong enough to break through armor.

And there is a layer of silk inside the canvas, plus about ten layers of cotton bedding, and an iron lining, resulting in an astonishingly strong armor.

In the experiment, the lance that the horse sprinted with all its strength did not pierce through.

Although the cavalry will be pushed off from the horse, as long as there is no penetrating injury and the person does not fall to death on the spot, there is still a chance of rescue.

The riding and archery skills that the Mongols are proud of met the more scientific modern cavalry, and they could only be aggrieved to find that they were crushed in all directions.

On the frontal battlefield, the heavy cavalry had accelerated to the extreme, and charged straight at the Horqin Mongolian camp with indomitable power.

The Mongols in the camp howled in terror and fled from both sides desperately.

The Mongols knew very well that it was impossible for their simple camps to block the trampling of heavy cavalry.

Only by running away quickly, and then adopting kite-flying tactics to consume the physical energy of the heavy cavalry bit by bit, can we turn defeat into victory in the end.

However, the Mongolian cavalry who ran out from both sides found tragically that the light cavalry of the Wehrmacht who had been protecting the two wings had already rushed forward.

Their encounter was exactly the same as that of Dorji Selen, and they all exposed their entire sides to the light cavalry who came like a tide.

The Mongols had no choice but to draw out their bows and arrows in a panic, trying to scare the rushing enemies.

However, the light cavalry of the National Defense Army also shot arrows, and the compound bow was more efficient than the original bow and arrow of the Mongols, shooting two more rounds.

Seeing the thinning out of the formation visible to the naked eye, Badali's dead spirits were so frenzied that he took the lead in galloping without even having time to give the order.

You must run far away, and wait until the formation is re-integrated before you can fight again.

But this escape quickly turned into panic.

"My lord, the heavy cavalry of the Chinese army has rushed up."

Badali was taken aback, and quickly turned his head to look.

He saw a scene he will never forget.

The heavy cavalry of the Wehrmacht, who had never turned around, actually ran faster and faster, and the distance between them and their own side was infinitely shrinking.

This discovery made Badalee almost doubt his life.

When did light cavalry outrun heavy cavalry?
Of course I can't run.

The heavy cavalry of the Wehrmacht is not heavy cavalry in the traditional sense.

The cavalry and war horses are not covered with heavy armor, so they are very flexible.

In addition, the war horses selected for the heavy cavalry are all the tallest and most majestic breeds.Speed, endurance, temperament, physique and other aspects all have extremely high requirements.

Compared with such a war horse, how could a dwarf Mongolian horse run better?
Although the light cavalry with wings on both sides is not as good as the heavy cavalry, it is more mobile and flexible because there is no formation requirement.

After being unfolded together, a cross-section of more than twenty miles was formed, rolling over the Mongols in all directions.

It is simply impossible for the Mongols to run away to the two wings and complete a roundabout outflank.

As long as they dare to turn, they will inevitably be scattered by the light cavalry on both sides.

Lama Shixi just didn't see this, and tried to adopt the usual tactics in vain, but was directly overwhelmed by the light cavalry of the National Defense Army on the left.

Whether Lama Shixi himself will live or die is unpredictable.

The Mongols had no choice but to run back sullenly.

But the Wehrmacht cavalry was too fast, and quickly bit their tails and rushed into the rear.

In this case, it is almost a unilateral massacre, just like the cavalry chasing and killing the scattered infantry.

The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Forces sat on tall and majestic horses, slashing and slashing with sabers condescendingly.Even if the Mongols wanted to fight, they were helpless.

Badali, who was running at the forefront, could do nothing but be filled with grief and indignation.I can only hope that the people behind will delay for a while so that he can escape.

He ran all the way north, north.

I just hope that I can run back to Horqin's right-wing garrison, and then lead my people away.

As for whether he can win, he has given up hope.

This chasing and fleeing is a day and a night.

At dawn, Badali led the remnants of the defeated army and just turned around the foot of the mountain when he was stunned by the scene ahead.

In Horqin's right-wing garrison, flames were raging into the sky, and dense smoke filled the air.The cries and howls of the clansmen came to the wind, as if the world was ending.

Between them and the garrison, tens of thousands of Wehrmacht infantry have formed countless phalanxes and are approaching step by step.

Behind them, the chasing Third Cavalry Division also blocked all directions.

Horqin's right wing has nowhere to go!