The saber replaced the spear and broadsword as the main weapon of the cavalry, which is an inevitable trend in historical development.
Although the saber does not have the advantage of being long or short, it is lighter and more flexible, making it far more suitable for complex battlefields than spears and swords.
Especially with the increasing number of firearms, the requirements for cavalry's mobility and flexibility are getting higher and higher.
The cavalry armed with spears and swords could only form a fixed array and had to endure the crazy baptism of the musketry infantry array.
The saber cavalry can flexibly choose formations and combat methods, greatly reducing the probability of casualties.
In addition to tactical considerations, quality is also one of the reasons why the Wehrmacht cavalry gave up spears and broadswords.
An important reason why spears and broadswords have been popular for a long time is their high armor-breaking efficiency.
In previous cavalry battles, facing the enemy's tightly protected armor, it was difficult for swords to cause damage, so spears and broadswords became the mainstream.
But after the saber has enough armor-breaking capabilities, why should we choose a spear and a broadsword?
The sabers of the Wehrmacht cavalry are forged from the finest alloy steel and are unparalleled in sharpness.
In the experiment, even the iron can-like plate armor in Western Europe could be easily broken by a saber.
He only hopes to be able to run back to Horqin's right wing station, and then lead his people far away.
The Mongols knew very well that their simple camps could not withstand the trampling of heavy cavalry.
However, the light cavalry of the National Defense Force also fired arrows, and the compound bows were more efficient than the original Mongolian bows, and they fired two more rounds.
For a soldier to be proficient in spears and swords, it requires a very long training process and extremely tests the soldier's talent.
The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Force sat on tall and majestic war horses, wielding their sabers from above and slashing. Even if the Mongols wanted to fight, they were powerless.
This discovery made Badali simply doubt his life.
Lama Shixi didn't see this, and tried to adopt the usual tactics. As a result, he was directly overwhelmed by the light cavalry of the Wehrmacht on the left.
The helpless Mongols had no choice but to draw out their bows and arrows in panic, hoping to frighten the oncoming enemies.
Compared with such a war horse, how could a short Mongolian horse possibly outrun it?
Although the light cavalry with wings on both sides is not as good as the heavy cavalry, it is more maneuverable and flexible because there is no formation requirement.
As long as they dared to turn around, they would be scattered by the light cavalry on both sides.
Badali, who was running at the front, could do nothing but be filled with grief and anger. He could only hope that the people behind him would delay for a while so that he could escape.
Cavalry and war horses do not wear heavy armor, so they are very flexible.
This kind of canvas is much harder than the cloth used for sails, and it is almost difficult for cold weapons that are not strong enough to break the armor.
You have to run far away and wait until you reintegrate your formation before you can fight again.
The Mongolians were proud of their cavalry and archery skills, but when they encountered the more scientific modern cavalry, they were frustrated to find that they were crushed in all directions.
The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Forces is not heavy cavalry in the traditional sense.
The Mongols in the camp howled in terror and fled from both sides desperately.
In terms of defense, the Wehrmacht cavalry is definitely a luxury.
There is also a layer of silk inside the canvas, plus about ten layers of cotton padding, and an iron lining, making the armor extremely strong.
Although the cavalryman will be knocked off his horse, as long as there is no penetrating injury and he does not fall to death on the spot, there is still a chance for rescue.
Their helmets are made of fine steel rolled using steam engines.
In this case, it is almost a one-sided massacre just like the cavalry chasing down the scattered infantry.
The cavalry trained in this way will be put into combat in a shorter time.
Their encounter was exactly the same as that of Dorzi Seleng, as they all exposed their entire sides to the light cavalry coming in like a wave.
However, the Wehrmacht cavalry were too fast and quickly bit their tails and rushed into the rear formation.
Although the armor worn by the cavalry is still cotton armor, it has been improved in all aspects.
In addition, another reason for the Wehrmacht cavalry to choose the saber is the ease of use.
It was simply impossible for the Mongols to run away to the two wings and complete a roundabout outflank.
As for the cotton armor, leather armor, etc. that are commonly popular on the battlefields of East Asia, cutting them with a saber is like cutting tofu with a knife.
He ran all the way north, ran north.
It is difficult to predict whether Lama Shixi himself will live or die.
But this kind of escape quickly turned into panic.
After unfolding together, they formed a cross-section of more than twenty miles, crushing the Mongols in all directions.
The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Force, which never turned, actually ran faster and faster, and the distance between them and their own side was shrinking infinitely.
Only by running away quickly, and then using kite flying tactics to consume the heavy cavalry's physical energy bit by bit, can they finally turn defeat into victory.
The inner and outer layers of cotton armor are wrapped in canvas with the highest density and strength.
Seeing that our formation was visibly thinned out, Badali's soul was so strong that he even had no time to give orders and took the lead in galloping on his horse.
"Your Majesty, the heavy cavalry of the Chinese Army is coming."
As long as a soldier can master the direction of the sword tendon when chopping, he can swing it freely.
In the experiment, even the lances used by the war horses sprinting at full speed did not pierce.
However, the Mongolian cavalry running out from both sides discovered miserably that the light cavalry of the National Defense Forces, which had always been guarding the two wings, had pounced on them.
As for whether he could win, he had given up hope.
In comparison, learning the art of chopping with a saber is much simpler.
Badali was shocked and quickly looked back.
The Mongols had no choice but to run backwards.
Since when can light cavalry be unable to outrun heavy cavalry?
Of course I can't run away.
On the frontal battlefield, the heavy cavalry had accelerated to the extreme, charging straight at Horqin Mongolia's camp with indomitable power.
He saw a scene he would never forget.
The one-piece helmet increases its strength, making it difficult for even a large ax to break it, let alone a spear to pierce it.
In addition, the horses selected for heavy cavalry are all of the tallest and most majestic varieties. Speed, endurance, temperament, physique and other aspects all have extremely high requirements.
The chase and escape lasted a day and a night.
In addition, horse control also needs to be considered during combat, causing costs and time to skyrocket.
At dawn, Badali and his remaining defeated soldiers had just turned around the foot of the mountain when they were stunned by the scene ahead.
In the camp on Horqin's right wing, fires shot into the sky and thick smoke filled the sky. The cries and howls of the tribesmen came in the wind, as if it was the end of the world.
Between them and the garrison, tens of thousands of infantrymen of the National Defense Forces had formed countless square formations and were pressing forward step by step.
Behind them, the pursuing Third Cavalry Division also blocked all directions.