Chapter 1042: The Russian Rapid Corps

As the offensive and superior side, the Russian offensive could not be completely stopped, and the prince did not really intend to fight every inch of it, because it was impossible. After choosing to block a few offensive troops, most of the Russian cavalry Break through the line and kill in the depth! The first large-scale cavalry attack in the history of World War I finally kicked off

The Russians still have not forgotten the Przemysl area, which was lost in the last battle. It is an important transportation hub in Galicia and the west gate of the Lviv Fortress. The Russians are determined to win this time, even if It was discovered during the pre-war reconnaissance that there were already relatively complete field fortifications and still could not change the determination of the Russians.

Major General Arkady, the commander of the 4th Assault Cavalry Division, evaluated the situation with his chief of staff in a tent. After the start of the battle yesterday, they advanced 30 kilometers a day and night, piercing a cordon and The two lines of defense had already entered the enemy's rear at this time. This was achieved when he deliberately controlled the offensive speed of the troops. The reason is simple, he needs to wait for the machine gun and artillery behind! Although his troops are equipped with additional horses and vehicles, but due to the horse's tragic digestive system, the large amount of grain itself is an important factor restricting the mobility of the cavalry. As for your plan to gather tens of thousands of horses on the Austrian-Hungarian land? Wash and sleep, relying on logistics is much more reliable than temporary recruitment on the battlefield!

"Two Austro-Hungarian cavalry divisions have already circled our flanks, and three infantry regiments are trailing behind. Once we start attacking the front line of defense, those guys will want to attack us like hungry wolves. So I decided to fight one first. In field battles, while waiting for the arrival of the subsequent fortified corps before launching an attack on the defense line." Major General Arkady said.

"Agree, instead of attacking a tightly defensive position, it is better to eat the opponent's mobile force first. If there is only one line of defense left, then it is easy to break through." An officer said.

"It is said that this time the Austro-Hungarian cavalry had a company of crickets and even a wasp chariot behind."

"It doesn't matter, we have everything ready, if we can't deal with those annoying iron boxes, we will never start this battle." Arkady said confidently.

There is absolutely a reason why the Russians are called a fighting nation. Although they may not be able to produce particularly sophisticated war tools, they are also unique in the use of military power. Maybe the Russian army of the same size can not beat others. The national army, but relying on various cooperation and huge numbers, the Russians can always play new tricks. Especially this time, it was done by the famous Russian player Borusinov himself in history, so the level will not be low!

And just not less than 10 kilometers away from the Russian 4th Assault Cavalry Division, Major General Von Yulian, who is in charge of supporting, is equally confident and ready to fight his opponent tomorrow! Judging from the establishment, he has two cavalry divisions, and in terms of strength, after counting the three infantry regiments and one artillery battalion behind, his strength is close to the number of one infantry division! More importantly, he is also equipped with an independent armored assault company composed of crickets and wasps, and the number of both tanks is 8!

"The two cavalry divisions are deployed on the flanks to outflank, and the elite infantry selected to cooperate with the armored forces assault the front, and then hold enough reserves and machine guns to defend against the possible side impact of the opponent, plus our artillery advantage. , Should it be almost done?" Major General Julian said in his heart.

And when the sun rose, the first large-scale battle between the two sides finally broke out! "Ready to fight!" When the order was issued, the Cossacks, who were once known for their skillful horse skills, first reacted to dismount their horses and hand them over to the support staff for unified disposal. They also picked up Mosinna in their hands. Gan short rifle. Individual soldiers also have a semi-automatic rifle made in Germany. It is said that this is a smuggled product that their fathers bought from Germany with their own money several years ago...

After several months of training, these former heroes have become accustomed to fighting as infantrymen, and behind them are machine-gun carriages! These horses towed vehicles were quickly arranged in suitable positions. The machine gun crew erected the defensive steel plate at the rear of the vehicle body, filled the machine gun cooling water cylinder with water, loaded the bullets, and adjusted the machine gun gauge. Doing pre-launch preparations.

The layout of the Russians on the two wings made it clear that they were preparing to fight a defensive battle. On the front, some huge figures appeared in front of the people and entered the pre-prepared positions. These things made them scared by the tanks. The Russian soldiers relaxed slightly.

"They're here!" Semyon Mikhailovich Budjoni, who served as the cavalry company commander, said as he looked at the figure gradually clear in the distance. The roar of the engine came out from a distance, and objects that moved like iron boxes lined up in a horizontal battle line. They are not moving fast, but they are quite depressed. Approximately a battalion of infantrymen followed behind and beside. From the appearance of these vehicles, this is the Bavarian chariot feared by the predecessors of the cavalry?

"I hope our elephants can block German insects." Budjoni replaced the semi-automatic rifle made in Bavaria in his hand with a new 20-round magazine. This is a semi-automatic rifle he bought after graduating from the Saint Petersburg Cavalry Academy in 1908~lightnovelpub.net~ with half a year's salary. From the gun number, this rifle should be before the Russo-Japanese War. A certain batch of rifles ordered from Bavaria used Russian bullets and also comes with three original 20-round long magazines. The Russians like this kind of continuous firepower, but the long magazines produced by Russian characters are not enough. Strong, easy to deform, and the internal spring is easy to wear and lose elasticity. So unless he has a German original magazine, he would rather use an ordinary 10-round magazine.

The entire Austro-Hungarian regiment spread out in a wide front. They were very confident in their tanks, and their offensive positions were very forward. Even the positions of 105MM howitzers and other artillery were advanced in order to provide better fire support. Everything was in accordance with the script. Unfolding, the 75MM cannon and 105MM howitzer made initial fire preparations, and a grenade exploded on the Russian army position.

"They underestimated the enemy, and we won half of this battle." Major General Arkady said with a smile: "Even the Germans would not just throw in most of their forces in the first round of attack. With absolute firepower advantage, it doesn't make much sense to invest too much in infantry. Let them see our new weapons!"

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