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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 474 Xia Boyang makes a decisive decision

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    The long and narrow valley on the north bank of the Belaya River created a unique battlefield for the unexpected allied cavalry and Soviet Red Army cavalry. Of course, due to the long and narrow terrain, although it was an encounter and a field battle, Comrade Xia Boyang relied on his numerical advantage and the Red Cossacks  The cavalry's fierceness and bravery used lightning strikes and sabers to resolve the resentment of the battle, but there was never a chance to realize it.

    Whether it is Yelansky who succeeded or failed in this encounter, whether it was the First Army or the Cavalry Division, starting from the offensive and defensive battle under the city of Ufa, this series of defeats and defeats made Yelansky  The commander of a cavalry division changed from being cautious to being more cautious. During the battle with the coalition forces, the battalion commander of the Red Army cavalry regiment who boldly led the cavalry in front was killed.

    The main reason why Yelansky can survive and hang out with the division commanders Xia Boyang and Furmanov until now is because he is careful not to seek merit but to seek no fault. In fact, if the two sides encounter an encounter, Yelansky underestimates the enemy and commands the vanguard battalion.  They swarm forward and want to rely on more to win and overwhelm the opponent's position.

    Then the 9 Browning squad machine guns, 3 air-cooled Browning heavy machine guns, and 100 m1 Garand semi-automatic mounted rifles of the coalition company opposite faced the rain and storm of metal bullets splashed in the narrow valley.  Coupled with the continuous bombardment of six platoon mortars, Yelansky's vanguard battalion will be completely wiped out from the Xiaboyang Cavalry Division's establishment within an impact distance of 1,000 meters.

    The third coalition mixed cavalry brigade is a Chinese cavalry unit. The vanguard company led by battalion commander Chu Dashan opposite, like the Li Fugui cavalry battalion in Sterli Tamak Town, has an M1 Garand semi-automatic mounted rifle and a squad.  Equipped with a Browning squad machine gun and a platoon equipped with a Browning air-cooled heavy machine gun.

    "Comrade Division Commander, the strength of the coalition forces opposite is at least one cavalry company, but the heavy machine gun firepower is very fierce. It is no worse than the Chinese cavalry battalion in Sterli Tamak Town. I suspect that the opponent is the Chinese cavalry in the coalition forces. The avant-garde battalion has already suffered casualties.  We have captured most of the company, and now the wounded cannot be evacuated, what should we do?"

    The regiment leader Yelansky blushed and reported the situation to the division commander who had caught up. Xia Boyang swung his black cloak, lay down behind a rock, and looked at the situation in the valley with a telescope. The opponent's position was obviously 1,200 meters away.  Outside, the valley runs northwest and southeast, but there are no major twists and turns at first glance. The slopes on both sides are relatively steep, and the top of the mountain is relatively high. It is probably difficult for even infantry to climb up, let alone cavalry.

    At this time, the area 300 meters in front of the position was filled with Red Army cavalry from the avant-garde battalion who had been knocked down by the opponent's sudden fire attack. Dead men and horses lay on the ground. There were at least 70 or 80 casualties, most of whom were lying on the ground with blood on their faces.  They were turned into corpses, and some of the wounded who were lucky enough to survive slowly moved and crawled back on the ground. Several horses that had lost their owners stood alone in the valley, wandering.

    Xia Boyang frowned. The actual length of this canyon is more than ten kilometers, but the narrow part on the left and right is only more than 200 meters, and the wide part is only about 3 or 400 meters. If the opponent uses machine guns to block the entrance of the valley, he doesn't know how to rush out.  What a price to pay.

    Damn it, are the coalition forces blessed by gods? Why do they take advantage of me wherever they go? This terrain is clearly an excellent terrain for ambush or blockade, but unfortunately this time they have to attack and defend the enemy.

    "Comrade Division Commander, the terrain is too unfavorable. If the other side has two heavy machine guns blocking each other, we will not be able to rush through it. I think we Why don't we withdraw? Exit the valley from the south and go around the valley to the north.  How is the valley?" the group leader Yelansky asked.

    The surrounding Red Army cavalry also looked frustrated. Although most of the remaining cavalry regiments of the Second Brigade led by Furmanov were strong Bolsheviks, after a series of setbacks and defeats, they were hesitant and uncertain about the future.  The despair of the future has crawled into the hearts of every Soviet Red Army soldier like maggots attached to the bones. Especially the political commissar and brigade commander Furmanov has disappeared now, which makes these soldiers feel even more sad.  Terrified.

    "Yelansky, you lead the vanguard battalion to guard this small corner and maintain contact with the enemy. The volley of guns can be fired more fiercely. Find a way to send a few soldiers with good marksmanship to climb to the high hillsides on both sides to shoot to attract the opponent's attention.  I will lead the main force to turn around and withdraw from the valley to the north, and we will attack their retreat from the front and back! If we can capture the opponent's heavy machine gun, we will be much more certain of forcing the crossing of Meleuz Ferry!"

    Xia Boyang made a decision quickly after assessing the situation. Of course, the premise for this was that the opponent only had one cavalry company. If the opposing coalition army was a battalion or a regiment, Xia Boyang's cavalry, who had no chance of close combat in the field, had no choice but to retreat.  way out.

    In fact, after four days and four nights of purgatory retreats and defeats, the soldiers of Xia Boyang's Cavalry Division had long been exhausted and exhausted. What supported them in continuing to fight was their remaining faith and the hope of following the division commander's political commissar to break through the encirclement. If at this momentIn a field battle with the allied cavalry who were recuperating and recuperating, they wielded their sabers and slashed at each other. The winner in a hand-to-hand encounter might not be Xia Boyang's red Cossacks.

    Xia Boyang's more than 1,500 cavalrymen were parked less than 1,000 meters behind the vanguard camp. They had already taken positions on the hillsides on both sides to establish defense lines and prepare for battle. Many people leaned forward and looked ahead, seeing the division commander leading the guards in a furious manner.  He rushed forward, and after a while he turned back in a furious manner.

    "Pass my order, the rear team of the cavalry brigade changes to the front team. We withdraw from the valley and take a detour to the valley from the north. The coalition forces blocking the valley only have one company of troops, but there are many machine guns and mortars. We and  The avant-garde battalion will attack from the front and back, eat the opponent in one bite, and the rest will be easy after capturing the machine gun! "

    The cavalry rushed down from the temporary positions on the hillside into the valley. Xia Boyang took the lead and led about three battalions of cavalry to turn around and run towards the valley mouth in the southeast direction. Only behind him could they hear the fierce battle between the remaining avant-garde battalions and the opponent.  The gunshots of the Red Army's rifle volleys, the dull and penetrating roar of the coalition's heavy machine guns, and the coalition's mortars also sounded again at the same time.

    On the coalition side, battalion commander Chu Dashan led the vanguard company to seize positions on both sides of the valley and start an encounter with the Soviet and Russian cavalry. Xiao Chuyin, the brigade lieutenant colonel and staff officer who led the team from behind, also rushed up with his own guard squad, and  Like Xia Boyang, the moment the gunfire rang out, the three main companies of his cavalry battalion did not rush forward in a swarm to respond, but spread out on the spot to seize advantageous terrain on the hillsides on both sides.

    "Commander Xiao, the enemies are all cavalry. There is about a battalion of vanguard troops. We beat them to at least 70 to 80 pieces, and the rest rolled back and crawled back. At this time, they also occupied the position, and they also  We tried to launch a counterattack, but we pushed back! We couldn't see clearly the group behind us, but there were many horses, at least several thousand cavalry."

    Battalion Commander Chu Dashan gave a concise and comprehensive report on the encounter. Obviously, the vanguard company responded promptly and fought effectively, and the opponent suffered a loss. Xiao Chuyin punched Chu Dashan on the shoulder and said with a smile,

    "Battalion Commander Chu, you fought well. If our battles are to be fought like this, I don't think I will have the chance to come down and lead a battalion. How about you go to the brigade headquarters as a staff officer, and I will lead the second battalion for you?"

    "Hey, Staff Officer Xiao, who doesn't know that you are Zhuge Liang of our brigade, a popular figure in the eyes of the brigade commander and chief of staff? Wouldn't it be too unqualified to lead a battalion? What's more, I only commanded a company in this battle. How can it be difficult?  You can't be the company commander. To tell you the truth, the brothers think that if you, Commander Xiao, are sent down to lead the troops, you will need to lead at least one regiment to match your ability and ability!"

    Chu Dashan is also a knowledgeable and kind-hearted guy. He knows that although Xiao Chuyin is only a brigade combat staff officer in terms of position and has the same military rank as himself, he is just a lieutenant colonel. However, it took him several years to become a squad leader, platoon leader, and company leader.  The commander worked his way up to the position of lieutenant colonel and battalion commander. Xiao Chuyin, a lieutenant, became a lieutenant colonel in half a year before he graduated from Baoding Military Academy.

    He is said to be the combat staff officer of the brigade headquarters. In fact, most of the combat plans of the brigade chief of staff were drawn up by him for his cousin. It is estimated that there will be no problem in taking over the role of the chief of staff in the future. Otherwise, he can take whatever road he takes.  The retreating cavalry of the Soviet Red Army was intercepted on the road.

    "Hey, don't praise me. I don't know how to praise you. Well, it's strange that Lao Maozi on the other side fired his guns so closely and didn't mount his horse and rush over. Lao Chu, what tricks are you looking at the other person?" Xiao Chuyin was  Chu Dashan felt happy with such flattery and praise. He turned around and looked at the movements of the Soviet Red Army on the opposite side with his binoculars, and asked.

    Upon hearing this, Chu Dashan quickly raised his telescope and took a look. While observing the movement on the other side, he said hesitantly, "The other side just sent a cavalry platoon to rush out, but was beaten back by our heavy machine gun fire. Now,  They retreated beyond the range of our mortars, but the firing of the guns was strange. Could it be to embolden themselves? "

    "Camp Commander Chu, the terrain here is relatively narrow, which is a good place for ambushes and blocking. The slopes on both sides are so steep that even the infantry may not be able to climb it, let alone the cavalry running over the mountain. We are now using machine guns to cross like this  Once blocked, do you think it will scare the other party back?" Xiao Chuyin said with a slight frown while continuing to observe the situation on the other side with the telescope.

    "Hey, Staff Officer Xiao, I have a conscience. I was just afraid of scaring the opponent away. I only used one heavy machine gun in the third row here. The heavy machine guns in the first and second rows didn't fire at all. Who would have thought that this would happen?  Did you scare the other person back? "

    Chu Dashan shouted Qu Lai like he was hitting the sky, while thinking to himself, isn't this old Maozi cavalry from Tukhachevsky's ace cavalry division? Why is it so inexperienced? I have a heavy machine gun and a 6-gun platoon.  Mortar fire and beat you down?
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