Even if I'm a useless bum at Whampoa Military Academy, I'll be invincible in the War of Re

Colonel Katano's smile froze on his face; something was wrong. He heard the sound of artillery fire cutting through the air.

Zhao Yunwen is too unconventional. What kind of cavalryman would carry cannons?

"You idiot! You have no sportsmanship!"

"Boom boom boom..."

The artillery barrage landed precisely on the machine gun emplacements, instantly destroying several machine guns and shattering Colonel Katano's illusions.

Shells rained down in volleys, their terrifying rate of fire—15 rounds per minute—making all of the Japanese's countermeasures useless.

With overwhelming force, the cavalry regiment used the most hardcore method to break through the Japanese invaders' shell.

The machine guns were blown to pieces one by one, and then the shells fell into the circular formation, causing the Japanese soldiers to fall and scatter.

The 20mm mortar is highly mobile, weighing only 69 kilograms each, and can be driven by a single mule or horse, making it easy to accompany a cavalry regiment on marches.

With a range exceeding two kilometers, comparable to the Type 92 infantry gun, the Japanese carried four Type 92 infantry guns in this flanking maneuver, but they were bombed before they could deploy them.

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By taking the enemy by surprise and catching them off guard, the cavalry regiment's tactics completely countered the 21st Infantry Regiment, catching the Japanese off guard.

The 21st Infantry Regiment only sent two infantry battalions and one field artillery company, intending to inflict heavy casualties on the cavalry with its impenetrable defense, but instead became the targets of slaughter.

The Japanese infantry guns were indeed effective, but they were exposed to the cavalry regiment's guns, and three were destroyed shortly after the engagement.

After the Chinese artillery disrupted their formation, the cavalry on the left and right flanks moved. They swept towards the infantry square with overwhelming force, perfectly bypassing the most formidable frontal defense and attacking the weakest point of the Japanese defenses, the waist.

"Baka yarou, hold on!"

Colonel Katano screamed in terror, his voice filled with despair.

They tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice instead!

The 21st Infantry Regiment's defeat was faster than Colonel Katano and the cavalry regiment had anticipated, and Kojima Masashige, who was striving for a perfect entrance, was still on his way.

The cavalry regiment had already launched the most ruthless and efficient massacre against the fleeing soldiers. The 21st Infantry Regiment was almost powerless to fight back, racing against time on the vast plains.

The cavalry's pincer attack was as swift and decisive as a tumbleweed, first cutting the Japanese square in half and slicing off a large chunk of flesh.

They then pounced on the Japanese like a pack of hungry wolves, using guns for those at a distance and sabers for those close by, devouring the Japanese soldiers until not a trace remained.

The cavalry regiment's tactics were very pragmatic: eliminate one piece at a time, and don't try to take on too much at once.

After annihilating the hundreds of Japanese soldiers who had been cut off, the cavalry group turned again and continued to pursue and kill the remaining Japanese soldiers.

Colonel Katano fled on horseback. His army was in complete disarray, and he no longer cared about the other Japanese soldiers. He was left to fend for himself.

Oshima Masashige arrived late, and when they reached the battlefield, they were stunned by the scene before them.

"Baka yarou! Is this still the invincible Itagaki Division? They're nothing but a herd of cattle to be slaughtered!"

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! A disgrace to the empire!"

Oshima Masashige unleashed every vicious word he could think of on the defeated soldiers, but unfortunately, he ran out of ideas and could only spout the same few insults over and over again.

"Commander, the Chinese cavalry are charging!"

After being reminded by his adjutant, Oshima Masashige realized that now was not the time to hurl insults, and that he had to fight back!

Oshima Masashige was a traditional cavalry commander with his own unique pride. He slowly drew his saber and, facing the rolling Chinese cavalry, squeezed out a sentence as if defecating:

"Cavalry regiment—Attack!"

Thousands of warhorses accelerated almost simultaneously, forming a well-organized military formation to meet the oncoming cavalry.

This is the cavalry duel that Masashige Oshima has been eagerly anticipating, a unique kind of romance for cavalry.

The traditional way for cavalry to engage in a decisive battle is to clash with sabers. Those who use lances are not traditional warriors and will be looked down upon.

wrong!

Gunshots, continuous gunshots, as chaotic as popping beans.

The cavalry's charging gunners, disregarding rules and martial ethics, opened fire from a distance of a hundred meters or so.

The Japanese soldiers wielding sabers were shot and fell from their horses one after another, like dumplings being dropped into a pot, leaving Oshima Masashige in despair. The Chinese not only used guns to fight on horseback, but also used the powerful submachine guns!

This is not a fair fight. Oshima Masashige felt so wronged that his nose stung with tears. It was too unfair!

On the other hand, the cavalry regiment fought fiercely, growing more courageous with each battle, their momentum unstoppable, resulting in a one-sided massacre.

The cavalry regiment made one mistake after another, and by the time they remembered to switch lances, they had suffered more than half their casualties, their formation was broken, and they were fighting individually.

In contrast, the cavalry regiment was in fierce formation, with several riders forming a small group. Rifles and submachine guns worked together, with submachine guns sweeping in front and riflemen following behind to finish off any stragglers, accurately shooting down those who escaped and efficiently reaping the lives of the Japanese soldiers.

A closely fought cavalry duel turned into a one-sided rout. Just as the Japanese were about to collapse, the 3rd Cavalry Battalion, which was the reserve force, also rushed in.

They were a fresh force, and their offensive was even more ferocious, accelerating the collapse of the 5th Cavalry Regiment.

Oshima Masashige brandished his saber, ready to fight the cavalry regiment, but was stopped by a senior staff officer who dragged him away to a less crowded area.

At first, Masashige Oshima was concerned about his reputation, but later he ran faster than anyone else. He was a nobleman, how could he die on the battlefield?

Other Japanese soldiers followed suit, scrambling to escape and trying to outrun their comrades.

The battle lost all suspense and turned into a one-sided massacre. The 5th Cavalry Regiment suffered heavy losses, with less than 40% escaping alive.

Colonel Katano, commander of the 21st Infantry Regiment, was on the verge of tears and cursed:

"Baka yarou! Who gave the division commander such a terrible idea? It's practically a crime!"

The cavalry regiment won a great victory and cheered loudly. Regiment Commander Yao Wangshan laughed heartily.

"That was awesome! That was fucking awesome!"

"The Third Battalion will maintain perimeter security. The First and Second Battalions will quickly clear the battlefield and tally the results. The Commander is still waiting!"

At the Fifth Division headquarters, Itagaki Seishiro, who had already received the news, was jumping up and down cursing like a shrew.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"When did the Steel Army become so vulnerable?"

"Useless, a bunch of useless trash!"

"Zhao Yunwen, I will never forgive you!"

Chief of Staff Sakurada Takeshi stood silently, his resolve broken. Itagaki Seishiro was a key figure in the Japanese army, yet even he had been defeated by Zhao Yunwen.

If we add Kenji Doihara to the list, Zhao Yunwen has beaten up one by one the famous Japanese generals.

The attempt to steal a chicken backfired; this path is blocked, so we must return to the positive side.

Takeshi Sakurada took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility:

"Your Excellency, Division Commander, I underestimated the Chinese cavalry regiment. I thought they didn't understand cavalry tactics and were just empty shells."

Who knew that the despicable Zhao Yunwen had equipped his cavalry with cannons and submachine guns, showing no martial ethics, and that the intelligence department had not been informed of this, which led to this defeat.

"Your command, Division Commander, is flawless!"

Itagaki Seishiro's expression softened somewhat, and he said in a deep voice:

"Sakurada-kun, this is not your fault. The responsibility lies with the incorrect information. I will complain to Lord Terauchi."

The two tacitly shifted the blame to the intelligence department. With most of the infantry and cavalry lost, someone had to take the fall.

"Division Commander, flanking maneuvers are not suitable; we should continue with a frontal breakthrough."

Zhao Yunwen is the de facto military leader. If we inflict sufficient casualties on him, he will surely abandon the Jialu River, and even Zheng County.

Seishiro Itagaki realized that this was the only option, and immediately ordered a new offensive.

Xie Polu, commander of the Tiger Warriors, rushed over to report the victory:

"Commander, good news! The cavalry regiment has defeated the Japanese troops who were bypassing the Yellow River dike on the northern front. They have won one battle after another, killing more than 1300 Japanese soldiers, more than 500 of whom were cavalrymen."

They captured 382 warhorses, 2 infantry cannons, 1082 rifles, over 500 sets of cavalry combat gear, and a quantity of ammunition and supplies.

After hearing this, everyone cheered in unison. These were all elites of the Itagaki Division. Zhao Yunwen then asked:

"How many brothers were killed or wounded?"

"Less than a hundred, a complete victory!"

Zhao Yunwen then exclaimed in praise:

"The cavalry regiment did a great job this time. It was commended throughout the army and the victory was reported to the Military Commission to boost morale."