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    The two U.S. infantry divisions, under the leadership of Brigadier General Davis, commander of the 43rd Division, began to build defenses.  // //**Because this is flat land with no danger to defend, they can only build fortifications in a ring around it.  Dig trenches, erect barbed wire, build machine gun fire points, artillery positions, and more!  However, these US troops are somewhat unsure of what they are fighting against on the plains against an enemy with more powerful troops and firepower!

    At five o'clock in the afternoon, Major General Pershing had already led four cavalry regiments to break through northward. They had to break through the interception of the Chinese cavalry brigade and reach Ojo Caliente.  Because Major General James Bell refused to rescue, Major General Pershing had no choice but to persuade him personally.  Or maybe, this is the only way to protect himself.  If Major General James Bell cannot be persuaded, he himself will not have to die or be captured!

    "Brigadier Commander, the American cavalry is attacking us in large numbers!" A major staff officer excitedly reported to Brigadier General Gong Zhiqiang.

    "Order the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions to prepare to block the attack. The 4th and 5th Battalions are on standby at any time!" Brigadier General Gong Zhiqiang immediately ordered.  The American cavalry dared to take the initiative, which was exactly what he wanted to see.  Although many of the U.S. cavalry were cowboys from the West.  But there is still a big gap between the real combat power and the Chinese cavalry.  More than half of China's cavalry soldiers are nomads from the north and northwest.  After undergoing modern training, they can compete with the most elite cavalry in the world!

    "Charge!" Nearly four thousand American cavalry charged quickly. They had to break through the blockade of the Chinese cavalry before they could safely reach Ojo Caliente.  As long as they can rush out, they will win!

    "Dismount! Prepare to fire!" Three battalions of Chinese cavalry.  Stand in front of the US cavalry.  They did not immediately use their sabers to engage in a cavalry decisive battle with the American cavalry. Instead, under the orders of the officers, they dismounted, then mounted their rifles on their horses, preparing to shoot the American soldiers first.  Using this tactic, one can undoubtedly maximize the damage to the enemy while protecting oneself.  At the same time, machine guns, mortars and infantry artillery from various ministries have also been prepared.  As soon as the US military comes within range, it can open fire immediately!

    "Come on! These Chinese are cowards and cowards. They are no match for us at all!" Seeing the performance of the Chinese cavalry, the officers of the American cavalry yelled one after another.  obviously.  They regarded the tactics of the Chinese cavalry as greed for life and fear of death!

    "Kill!" The American cavalrymen waved their sabers and quickly rushed towards the Chinese cavalry.  Major General Pershing was guarded in the center by his guards.  After the other cavalry broke through the Chinese cavalry's defense line, they were waiting for an opportunity to break out safely!

    "Fire!" Following Brigadier General Gong Zhiqiang's cry of zero.  The 12 infantry guns and 12 heavy mortars of the artillery battalion of the cavalry brigade opened fire, and dense artillery shells flew towards the U.S. cavalry.  At the same time, mortars from each battalion, company and platoon also opened fire.

    A lot of shells.  It exploded among the US cavalry formation, scattering shrapnel and harvesting lives wantonly.  Many war horses were killed or injured, and the cavalrymen fell off their horses.  He fell to pieces, even if he didn't fall to death on the spot.  After the cavalry behind them caught up, they were trampled to pieces!

    "Ta-ta-ta!" Heavy machine guns and light machine guns also opened fire, densely blocking the enemy and forming a fire network.  The U.S. cavalry, like moths flying to a flame, was hit hard by the firepower of the Chinese cavalry!

    "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The cavalrymen also opened fire with their lances.  Although the firepower is not as fierce as the machine gun, the accuracy is more accurate.  In addition to being proficient in the use of sabers, Chinese cavalry must also be trained in marksmanship.

    A large number of U.S. cavalry fell to the guns of the Chinese cavalry.  This tactic they looked down upon caused them great casualties!

    The huge casualties were enough to make Major General Pershing shed tears of distress.  However, there is no other way now. Only by breaking through first can we be safe.  Otherwise, everyone will die here.

    Although the firepower of the Chinese cavalry is powerful, this area is flat land after all, and it is impossible to completely block it with thousands of cavalry.  After suffering huge casualties, the US cavalry finally broke through the blockade of the Chinese cavalry!

    "Order the 4th and 5th Battalions to pursue the pursuit and try their best to kill and injure the effective strength of the US cavalry! The other three battalions continue to monitor the US infantry!" Brigadier General Gong Zhiqiang ordered.  It is enough to send two cavalry battalions to pursue the severely damaged US cavalry. The remaining two US infantry divisions are the bulk!  However, if he knew that the commander of the US military was also in this group of cavalryIf he succeeds, he will probably change his order and send all the cavalry out to pursue the US cavalry!

    In the evening of March 6, the main force of the Chinese army pursuing from San Luis Potos¨ª had already arrived on the battlefield.  This army, composed of two regiments from the 3rd Marine Division and the 11th Army Division, has a total strength of just over 20,000, which is much smaller than the besieged US military.  However, the artillery brigade of the group army and the artillery battalions of the two divisions all arrived, with a total of more than two hundred 105 mm cannons.  Against the defenseless US military, these heavy artillery alone are enough to cause them huge casualties!

    Although the Chinese army encountered difficulties in supplying ammunition after the Ocampo logistics base was destroyed, after the battle of San Luis Potosi ended, each cannon still had half of its base number of shells left.  There is no problem at all when used to deal with intercepted US infantry.  For Chinese artillery shells, one base number represents 120 shells, and half the base number is 60 shells.  Two hundred cannons, a total of 12,000 shells, are enough for these besieged American troops!

    "Tonight, be on defense and don't let the US military slip away. The rest of the troops should take the time to rest. Tomorrow, teach these Americans a lesson!" General Gao Chang ordered.  The Ocampo logistics base was destroyed, and the Chinese army was in trouble and almost lost the battle. This was regarded by General Gao Chang as a shame in his life, and he naturally wanted to take his anger out on these American soldiers.  Got it!

    "Yes, Commander!" The generals of the Sixth Army were all holding fire in their hearts!

    At 8 o'clock in the morning on March 7, the Chinese army's artillery positions were already busy.  One by one, the cannons were stripped of their gun jackets and began to prepare for the bombardment.  The gunners loaded and unloaded the artillery shells from the ammunition carts in the distance and transported them to the position.

    At 8:20, with an order from the artillery brigade commander, the artillery bombardment officially began.

    More than two hundred 105mm cannons began to bombard the US military positions.  The orange-red fire bloomed in the muzzle, looking so beautiful.  The artillery shells flew towards the US military position under the influence of huge kinetic energy!

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!" The dense artillery shells fell on the US military position, making violent explosions.  The US military positions were rushed into work yesterday afternoon. They were very fragile and could not withstand the bombardment of heavy artillery. Many US soldiers were killed in the shelling!

    "Boom!" A shell flew into the trench. After the explosion, all the American soldiers in the trench that was more than ten meters long were killed!  Countless American soldiers can only pray that artillery shells will not fall on their heads!

    The bombardment lasted for half an hour, and there was no sign of stopping. This made the US military under bombardment feel as if their days were like a year.  Many people are thinking, are the Chinese planning to use artillery to wipe them out?

    The U.S. military¡¯s artillery remained silent and did not fire.  Their artillery is all light artillery. If an artillery battle breaks out, they are no match for the Chinese artillery. They can only deal with the Chinese infantry after the Chinese army launches an attack.  However, under the huge casualties, Brigadier General Davis, the interim commander of the US military, was also under tremendous pressure.

    "Brigadier General Davis, we can't continue fighting. This is simply a massacre. The Chinese are massacring us with artillery!" said the commander of the 28th Division.

    "General Pershing has gone to Ojo Caliente to ask for reinforcements. Our reinforcements will be coming soon! The Chinese logistics base has been destroyed by us, and they will not have many artillery shells!" Brigadier General Davis  persuaded.

    "I only believe what I saw! Major General Pershing has escaped, and he left us here. We can't sit still and wait for death!" said the commander of the 28th Division.

    "What do you want?" Brigadier General Davis asked with a frown.

    "Surrender, surrender to the Chinese!"

    "What? Surrender, how is that possible?" Brigadier General Davis was shocked.

    "Even Lieutenant General Bates can surrender, why can't we surrender? Brigadier General Davis, if you don't surrender, then I will lead my people to surrender!" the commander of the 28th Division threatened.

    Brigadier General Davis was silent. If the 28th Division surrendered, the division in his hands would not be a match for the Chinese at all.  In the end, he had no choice but to compromise!

    At 9 a.m., the US military submitted a surrender request to the Chinese army.  At this time, the Chinese artillery shells were almost running out.

    General Gao Chang agreed to the U.S. military's request to surrender, and 15,000 U.S. troops surrendered their weapons to the Chinese army.  Other American soldiers had already gone to see God during the shelling just now!

    At 10 a.m., Major General Pershing arrived at Ojo Caliente and asked James BayMajor General Er rescued the besieged American troops.  But Major General James Bell had already received the news of Brigadier General Davis's surrender, so he neatly rejected Major General Pershing's request.

    The Chinese army destroyed the U.S. troops who surrendered to Ocampo, but they were extremely short of weapons and ammunition and could no longer continue fighting, and the U.S. military did not have the courage to continue fighting.  For a time, the battlefield in northern Mexico fell into a stalemate!
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