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As the Japanese cavalry turned their horses and rushed back, smoke and dust rose rapidly as the horses' hooves rolled.

However, the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army had already blocked the charge of the Japanese cavalry.

The person responsible for commanding the Eighth Route Army cavalry is Ma Renxing, commander of the 2nd Battalion of the New Regiment Cavalry.

After capturing the Japanese senior agent Pangolin, the new regiment obtained 2 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, including the cavalry battalion of the New Second Regiment, there were more than 4000 Eighth Route Army cavalry.

The five cavalrymen of the new regiment are all equipped with Yunlong swords, Type 5 semi-automatic rifles, and Type 60 submachine guns, as well as bazookas for each squad, and many 82mm and [-]mm mortars.

The cavalry battalion of the New Second Regiment is also equipped with uniform Yunlong knives and M1 carbines.

The strength was about 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 is no worse than Sun Desheng.

A cavalry division, a Japanese cavalry brigade.

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 ahead, with at least three cavalry regiments, blocking our way."

A staff officer reported to Major General Yasuda Kaneto, who was following the cavalry column.

"Nani?"

"Three cavalry regiments?"

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 14th Cavalry Regiment of the 18th Division, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The division commander at that time was Dohi 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 fighting 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 [-]st 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 90 [-]mm mortars.

The other 3 Japanese cavalry gathered together and drew out their Type [-] 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 point for the Japanese army.

The cavalry charged and slashed, 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-strong cavalry of our own side will suffer casualties, and the Eighth Route Army cavalry will suffer at least 1 casualties.

After the cavalry charges and chops, the Japanese cavalry and the Eighth Route Army cavalry can swap positions, and the Japanese cavalry can charge directly 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 the 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 conducted 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 within the field of view of Yasuda Kaneto's telescope.

The Eighth Route Army cavalry on the opposite side also gathered together, and one after another took out the Yunlong sword from the scabbard.

Yasuda Kaneto could even see the killing intent surging on the faces of the Eighth Route Army cavalry.

"Yo Xi!"

"It seems that the Eighth Route Army cavalry is ready to have a showdown between warriors with the Locust Army cavalry in this wasteland." Yasuda Kaneto's tone was murderous.

He is not afraid that the Eighth Route Army cavalry will play cavalry charge and chop with the Japanese cavalry; he is afraid that the Eighth Route Army cavalry will 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, Yoshio Iwamatsu's urgent call and inquiry, as well as the sound of dense shell explosions, came from the receiver.

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!"

Yasuda Kaneto'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, there was a muffled sound of "Boom, Boom, Boom" from the Japanese artillery position. As the muzzle flames bloomed, three Type 3 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 by artillery fire right from the start, without pre-firing in advance.

The Japanese cavalry spread out widely, and most of the cannonballs landed in the middle of the Japanese cavalry.

The Japanese artillery immediately adjusted its shooting at Zhu Yuan. The 16 Type [-] mortars opened fire and fired a salvo of shells in the direction of the Eighth Route Army cavalry.

The Type 90 [-]mm 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 cavalry 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.

Since the Eighth Route Army used dozens of mortars for artillery fire coverage as soon as they came up.

The constant blast of mortar shells in my ears drowned out the roar of the aircraft.

It wasn't until the Eighth Route Army's plane was almost over the heads of the Japanese cavalry that the Japanese cavalry heard the roar of the plane.

"idiot!"

"Kill it..."

Without enough time to think or react, Yasuda Kento quickly drew out the Major General's sword and pointed forward.

The Eighth Route Army's aircraft 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.

However it was too late.

20 Sabre fighter jets and 20 A20 attack aircraft lined up in 4 dive attack formations and launched an attack on the Japanese.

The plane passed over the enemy's head.

boom boom boom…

Immediately afterwards, between the charging formations of the Japanese cavalry, there were dense and huge explosive fireballs, as well as overwhelming explosions.

Countless Japanese soldiers and soldiers were enveloped in the flames caused by the napalm explosion.

Countless Japanese soldiers and soldiers were blown to pieces by dropped aerial bombs.

However, the Japanese cavalry, who had not been affected by the aerial bombs and napalm bombs, raised their Type [-] 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 cavalry combined battalion, did not panic at all.

"Bright guy!"

He gave orders over the walkie-talkie with a firm tone.

At this time.

The Eighth Route Army cavalry troops suddenly dispersed, revealing hundreds of Maxim and M1917 heavy machine guns blocked by the cavalry.

"Da da da……"

The sound of machine gunfire 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?" (End of this chapter)