As the Japanese cavalry turned their horses and rushed back, smoke and dust quickly rose as the horses' hooves rolled.
However, the Eighth Route Army's cavalry had already blocked the Japanese cavalry's charge.
The person responsible for commanding the Eighth Route Army cavalry was Ma Renxing, the battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion of the New Regiment Cavalry.
After capturing the Japanese senior agent Pangolin, the new regiment obtained 2,000 military horses and expanded by 3 cavalry battalions.
Including the original 2 cavalry battalions, the new regiment has a total of 5 cavalry battalions, each with nearly 700 cavalry.
Now the three cavalry battalions of the new regiment have formed combat effectiveness after several months of training.
In this battle, together with the cavalry battalion of the New Second Regiment, there were more than 4,000 Eighth Route Army cavalry.
The five cavalrymen of the new regiment are all equipped with Yunlong swords, Type 56 semi-automatic rifles, and Type 56 submachine guns, as well as bazookas for each squad, and many 60mm and 82mm mortars.
The cavalry battalion of the New Second Regiment is also equipped with uniform Yunlong swords and M1 carbines.
The strength is approximately one cavalry division.
In other words, Sun Desheng became the tank battalion commander.
Otherwise, given Sun Desheng's military exploits and qualifications, Sun Desheng should be the commander of this combined cavalry battalion.
Of course, Ma Renxing's ability to command cavalry tactics was no worse than Sun Desheng's.
A cavalry division and a cavalry brigade against the Japanese.
The weapons and equipment are better than the Japs, and the training level is no worse than the Japs.
Whether dismounting and fighting on foot, or charging and slashing on horseback, the Eighth Route Army cavalry is worthy of the Japanese cavalry.
The vanguard of the Japanese cavalry was quickly defeated.
"Commander of the brigade, a large number of Eighth Route Army cavalry were found in front, with at least three cavalry regiments, blocking our way."
A staff officer reported to Major General Yasuda Kaneto who was following the cavalry team.
"Nani?"
"Three regiments of cavalry?"
Major General Yasuda Kaneto's expression changed slightly.
at this time.
The battle was raging a few kilometers away, and Yasuda Kaneto could even see the smoke rising up, covering the sky.
This is definitely not an artillery shell fired by the Japanese army. At this time, the Locust soldiers were being shelled.
More importantly, the First Army Headquarters is still in the main force and is in danger.
At the beginning of the war of aggression against China, Yasuda Kaneto was the captain of the 18th Cavalry Regiment of the 14th Division, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The division commander at that time was Doi Marukenji.
However, after several years of fighting and accumulating military exploits, Yasuda Kaneto was promoted to the rank of major general.
After Tadamichi Kuribayashi was transferred, Kaneto Yasuda was appointed commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade.
Although Yasuda Kaneto's tactical command ability is not as good as Kuribayashi Tadamichi.
But to be able to become the commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, Yasuda Kaneto is not a fool. He has long studied the battle cases between the Eighth Route Army cavalry in northwestern Shanxi and the Japanese cavalry.
Whether the Eighth Route Army cavalry was fighting on horseback or on foot, the Japanese cavalry was suppressed.
"Pause the attack!"
"Put up the mortar!"
Major General Yasuda Kaneto issued the combat order with a solemn expression.
The Eighth Route Army came prepared and was obviously fully prepared. This was destined to be a fierce battle.
But Yasuda Kaneto had no choice. The mission and responsibility of the 1st Cavalry Brigade was to protect the safety of the 1st Army Headquarters.
"Hi."
The staff officer lowered his head and said.
Following the order from Major General Yasuda Kaneto.
The Japanese's two cavalry artillery squadrons quickly fired 16 Type 97 90mm mortars.
Another 3,000 Japanese cavalrymen gathered together and drew out their Type 32 cavalry swords, trying to attack the Eighth Route Army cavalry under the cover of artillery fire.
"After the confrontation with the Eighth Route Army cavalry, don't look back and directly attack the Eighth Route Army's artillery positions."
In the Japanese cavalry team, Kaneto Yasuda held a major general's sword and said to the two captains next to him.
Even Major General Yasuda Kaneto personally participated in the battle. At present, the occupation has deteriorated to a very corrupt state for the Japanese army.
The cavalry charged and slashed, which was extremely cruel.
Yasuda Kaneto expected that his 1st Cavalry Brigade would be cut down with the Eighth Route Army cavalry.
It is expected that more than half of the 3,000-strong cavalry on our side will suffer casualties, and the Eighth Route Army cavalry will suffer at least 1,000 casualties.
After the cavalry charges and chops, the Japanese cavalry and the Eighth Route Army cavalry can exchange positions, and the Japanese cavalry can directly charge towards the Eighth Route Army's artillery positions.
Under normal circumstances, the Eighth Route Army's artillery must be protected by troops, but its firepower will never be too strong.
Yasuda Kaneto thought very simply. As long as the Japanese cavalry rushed into the Eighth Route Army's artillery position, it would be like the wolves entering the sheepfold.
You can do whatever you want.
Without the cover of artillery fire, the large army can definitely break through successfully.
The Eighth Route Army chose a location for the ambush. The terrain was relatively flat and suitable for cavalry.
Yasuda Kaneto felt that the Eighth Route Army would not choose such a location to ambush.
So when the Japanese cavalrymen of the 1st Cavalry Brigade passed by here, they only did a brief reconnaissance and then left quickly.
"Hi."
"Hi."
The two cavalry captains bowed their heads in response, and then issued orders to their respective cavalry.
Major General Yasuda Kaneto held up the telescope and looked inside the field of view of Yasuda Kaneto's telescope.
The Eighth Route Army cavalry on the opposite side also gathered together, and each took out the Yunlong sword from its scabbard.
Yasuda Kaneto could even see the killing intent surging on the faces of the Eighth Route Army cavalry.
"Yoshi!"
"It seems that the Eighth Route Army cavalry is ready for a showdown between warriors with the Locust Army cavalry in this wilderness."
There was murderous intent in Yasuda Kaneto's tone.
He was not afraid that the Eighth Route Army cavalry would play cavalry charge and chop with the Japanese cavalry; he was afraid that the Eighth Route Army cavalry would not play cavalry charge and chop with the Japanese cavalry.
"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, Lieutenant General Yan Song, Commander of the First Army, wants to speak to you personally."
A telegraph soldier walked over quickly carrying a telegram and reported to Yasuda Kaneto.
Kaneto Yasuda immediately got off his horse, walked quickly to the telegraph soldier, took the receiver and microphone: "Your Excellency, Commander, I am Kaneto Yasuda."
"Yasuda-kun, where is your 1st Cavalry Brigade now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the receiver heard Yoshio Iwamatsu's urgent call and inquiry, as well as the sound of dense shells exploding.
Yasuda Kaneto then said: "Your Excellency, Commander."
"Our 1st Cavalry Brigade is about 4 kilometers due east of you."
"About three cavalry regiments of Eighth Route Army cavalry blocked our attack direction."
"But please rest assured, our 1st Cavalry Brigade will definitely be able to rescue you and the main force."
"Then please, Yasuda-kun!" Yoshio Iwamatsu breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he was afraid that Yasuda Kaneto would see this formation and directly lead the 1st Cavalry Brigade to escape.
After all, from an organizational point of view, the 1st Cavalry Brigade is still affiliated with the Mongolian Army.
"Hi."
After finishing speaking, Iwamatsu Yoshio hung up the call.
Yasuda Kaneto also handed the receiver and microphone in his hand to the telegraph soldier.
In order to prevent the battle plan from being eavesdropped, Yasuda did not tell Yoshio Iwamatsu his battle plan on the radio.
Once the Eighth Route Army artillery positions strengthen their defenses, the difficulty of the battle will increase!
"Brigade commander, the artillery positions are ready."
A staff officer rode over and bowed his head to Yasuda Kaneto to report.
"Fire now!"
Kaneto Yasuda's tone was cold.
"Hi."
The staff officer bowed his head and replied, then turned his horse's head and ran towards the artillery position.
Not long after, a muffled sound of "Boom, Boom, Boom" was heard from the Japanese artillery position. As the muzzle flames bloomed, three Type 97 mortars began to test-fire.
Three artillery shells arced across the sky and landed in the middle of the Eighth Route Army cavalry.
The Eighth Route Army did not show any weakness and immediately retaliated. More than 60 60mm and 82mm mortars fired in the direction of the Japanese cavalry.
It was covered with artillery fire right from the start, without pre-firing in advance.
The Japanese cavalry scattered widely, and most of the cannonballs landed in the middle of the Japanese cavalry.
The Japanese artillery immediately adjusted its fire at Zhu Yuan. The 16 Type 97 mortars opened fire and fired a salvo of shells in the direction of the Eighth Route Army cavalry.
The Type 97 90mm mortar, commonly known as the small steel cannon, is one of the most successful mortars of the Japanese army and has considerable power.
However, at this moment, there was a buzzing sound in the sky.
Next to Yasuda Kaneto, a Japanese cavalryman seemed to hear something and immediately raised his head to look at the sky.
Immediately, the Japs cavalry's face changed drastically: "No, brigade commander, the enemy plane is coming towards us!"
"Nani?"
Kaneto Yasuda looked up and saw dozens of planes in the sky, already on the dive route, and couldn't help but feel his scalp numb.
Because the Eighth Route Army used dozens of mortars to cover the area with artillery fire.
The constant explosion of mortar shells in my ears blocked the roar of the aircraft.
It was not until the Eighth Route Army plane was almost over the heads of the Japanese cavalry that the Japanese cavalry heard the roar of the plane.
"idiot!"
"Kill me..."
Without enough time to think or react, Yasuda Kento quickly drew out his Major General's sword and pointed it forward.
The aircraft of the Eighth Route Army were already on the dive route, and looking at the number, there were at least 40 aircraft.
At this time, if you continue to wait for mortars to attack the Eighth Route Army cavalry, your cavalry brigade will become a living target for the Eighth Route Army aircraft.
But it's too late.
20 Saber fighter jets and 20 A20 attack aircraft formed four dive attack formations and launched an attack on the Japanese.
The plane passed over the enemy's head.
Boom boom boom…
Immediately afterwards, in the midst of the Japanese cavalry's charging formation, there were dense and huge explosions of fireballs, as well as overwhelming explosions.
Countless Japanese soldiers and military horses were enveloped in the flames caused by the napalm bomb explosion.
Countless Japanese soldiers and soldiers were blown to pieces by the dropped aerial bombs.
However, the Japanese cavalry who were not affected by the aerial bombs and napalm bombs raised their Type 32 cavalry swords in their hands and urged their horses to move forward.
Amidst the rumble of horse hooves, the Japanese cavalry swept towards the Eighth Route Army cavalry like a yellow tide.
Looking at the charging Japanese cavalry, Ma Renxing, commander of the combined cavalry battalion, did not panic at all.
"Bright guy!"
He gave orders over the walkie-talkie in a decisive tone.
At this time.
The Eighth Route Army cavalry troops suddenly dispersed, revealing hundreds of Maxim and M1917 heavy machine guns that were blocked by the cavalry.
"Da da da……"
The sound of machine guns sounded like exploding beans, and a dense rain of bullets immediately poured towards the Japanese cavalry.
Seeing the Japanese cavalry falling one by one, Ma Renxing grinned slightly: "What time has it been? Who is still playing cavalry charge and chop with the Japanese?"