It is an inevitable trend of historical development that the saber replaces the spear and broadsword and becomes the main weapon of the cavalry.
Although the saber does not have the advantage of length, it is lighter and more flexible, making it far more suitable for complex battlefields than spears and broadswords.
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.
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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 swords.
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.
As for the cotton armor, leather armor, etc. that are generally popular on the East Asian battlefield, cutting with a saber is like cutting tofu with a knife.
In addition, another reason for the National Defense Force cavalry to choose the saber is the ease of use.
For a soldier to be proficient in spears and swords, it requires a very long training process and extremely tests the soldier's talent.
In addition, horse control also needs to be considered during combat, causing costs and time to skyrocket.
In comparison, learning the art of slashing with a saber is much simpler.
As long as a soldier can master the direction of the sword's tendon when chopping, he can wield it freely.
The cavalry trained in this way will be put into combat in a shorter time.
In terms of defense, the Wehrmacht cavalry is definitely a luxury.
Their helmets are made of fine steel rolled using steam engines.
The one-piece helmet increases its strength, making it difficult to break even a large ax, let alone pierce it with a spear.
Although the armor on the cavalry is still cotton armor, it has been improved in all aspects.
The inner and outer layers of cotton armor are wrapped in canvas with the highest density and strength.
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 through the armor.
There is also a layer of silk inside the canvas, plus about ten layers of cotton padding, and an iron lining, making the armor incredibly strong.
In the experiment, even the lances fired by the warhorses at full sprint did not pierce.
Although the cavalry will be pushed off the horse, as long as no penetrating injuries are caused and the cavalry does not fall to death on the spot, there is still a chance of rescue.
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.
On the frontal battlefield, the heavy cavalry had accelerated to the extreme, charging straight at Horqin Mongolia's camp with indomitable power.
The Mongols in the camp howled in terror and fled from both sides desperately.
The Mongols knew very well that their simple camps could not withstand the trampling of heavy cavalry.
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.
However, the Mongolian cavalry running out from both sides tragically discovered that the light cavalry of the National Defense Forces, which had always been guarding the two wings, had pounced on them.
Their encounter was exactly the same as that of Dorzi Seleng. They all exposed their entire sides to the light cavalry coming in like a wave.
The helpless Mongols had no choice but to draw out their bows and arrows in panic, hoping to scare the oncoming enemies.
However, the light cavalry of the National Defense Force also fired arrows. The compound bow was more efficient than the Mongolians' original bows and shot two more rounds.
Seeing that our formation was thinning out to the naked eye, Badali's soul was so strong that he even had no time to give orders and took the lead in galloping on his horse.
They must run far away and wait until they reintegrate their formation before they can fight again.
But this kind of escape quickly turned into panic.
"Your Majesty, the heavy cavalry of the Chinese Army is coming."
Badali was shocked and quickly looked back.
He saw a scene he would never forget.
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.
This discovery made Badali simply doubt his life.
Since when can light cavalry not be able to outrun heavy cavalry?
Of course you can't run away.
The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Forces is not heavy cavalry in the traditional sense.
The cavalry and war horses are not covered with heavy armor, so they are very flexible.
In addition, the horses selected for the heavy cavalry are all the tallest and most majestic varieties. Speed, endurance, temperament, physique and other aspects all have extremely high requirements.
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 mobile and flexible because there is no formation requirement.
After unfolding together, they formed a cross-section of more than twenty miles, crushing the Mongols in all directions.
It was simply impossible for the Mongols to run away to the two wings and complete a roundabout outflank.
As long as they dared to turn around, they would be scattered by the light cavalry on both sides.
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.
It is difficult to predict whether Lama Shixi himself will live or die.
The Mongols had no choice but to run backwards.
But the Wehrmacht cavalry was too fast and quickly bit their tail and rushed into the rear formation.
In this case, it was almost a one-sided massacre just like the cavalry chasing down the scattered infantry.
The heavy cavalry of the National Defense Force sat on tall and majestic war horses, wielding their swords and slashing from a high position. Even if the Mongols wanted to fight, they were powerless.
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.
He ran north, north.
He only hoped to run back to Horqin's right wing station and then lead his people far away.
As for whether he could win, he had given up hope.
The chase and escape lasted a day and a night.
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.
Horqin's right-wing station was filled with fire and thick smoke. 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.
Horqin's right wing has no way to escape!
