Chapter 326： Polish cavalry

In offensive and defensive operations, firepower density and mobility are always a contradictory entity.

Throughout the era of cold weapons, the firepower density is the highest in the continuous crossbow. Such equipment is not enough to fight against the mobile cavalry units. Therefore, in any country, the cavalry is the most powerful unit.

At the beginning, Temujin, relying on a group of light cavalry, was able to conquer the Quartet and create a huge empire. If there was Maxim at that time, there would be no room for him to display it. As long as the Song Dynasty placed Maxim on the border, it would be able to fight Temuzhen's powerful cavalry army gave a burst of light.

During the First World War, the cavalry had already been severely restricted, and charging towards the enemy's machine gun position was simply looking for death, which objectively led to the emergence of tanks.

However, the army is always an old-fashioned unit, and many people will hold on to everything in the past, especially those soldiers who have established great achievements by relying on cavalry.

Among them, Poland is included.

For Poland, the cavalry has been in their army for hundreds of years!

As early as the early 16th century, the local Polish hussars put on armor and wings to replace the heavy knights who had begun to quietly withdraw from the battlefield.

Later, they evolved into Lancers. This unit originated in Poland. They are equipped with their nation’s characteristic weapons, long spears, which have amazing combat effectiveness and can quickly annihilate the enemy.

Moreover, in the nineteenth century, the Polish Guards Grenadiers and Guards Polish Lancers were the only two regiments of all Napoleon’s cavalry units that had never been defeated by enemy cavalry.

In those days, hundreds of Polish Lancers attacked a Spanish artillery position that the infantry division couldn't beat, and won the battle. Become their glory.

Even in modern times, the Polish cavalry is still their pride.

For example, nearly two decades ago, the Battle of Camoro in the latter part of the Polish-Soviet War. Arguably the largest cavalry battle since 1813.

The Soviet 1st Cavalry Army, led by Semyon Budjoni, went to support the retreating Soviet army. In Camoro near Zamosc, the Polish cavalry defeated the Soviet cavalry, and the famous First Cavalry Army suffered a devastating blow.

At that time, it was already the most glorious time for the Polish cavalry.

By the time of World War II, the Polish cavalry had completely fallen behind.

Therefore, there is a lot of literature in later generations, as well as illustrations, saying that the Polish cavalry used a saber to chop the tank. In fact, this is absolutely fabricated, and fools know that the cavalry can't beat the tank.

Moreover, although conservative, the Polish cavalry is also advancing with the times. For example, the Polish cavalry brigade is equipped with tanks. For example, in a cavalry regiment, there will be a tank company organization.

However, their tank performance is far inferior to the German Panther tank!

At this time, in the small border town of Mokla, Poland, the Polish Volhinian Cavalry Brigade was hurriedly preparing.

Mokla is the first stop of the Trans-European International Railway to enter southern Poland. To the west is the Silesian Industrial Zone of Germany, and to the east is the Polish town of Lodz. It is a traffic throat. This Polish cavalry brigade is deployed here.

They also hurried into battle. When the sound of artillery fire came from the border, brigade commander Felipewitz immediately summoned the troops. As the commander of the cavalry unit stationed here, he was very kind to Mokra. familiar.

It is very difficult to use cavalry to stop the attack of the opponent's armored forces. He must effectively use the surrounding environment.

Except for the transnational railway line, to the west of Mokra, there are almost all dense jungles. The hills in the forest are full of streams and ditches. The conditions here are very suitable and can restrict the actions of the German mechanized forces.

Therefore, if you want to defend Mokra, you must defend the western jungle of Mokra and resist by relying on favorable terrain!

The German shelling could not affect this area. In a short time, Felipewitz quickly dispatched his 4 cavalry regiments, 1 tank battalion, and 1 artillery battalion to the woods.

The 19th Cavalry Regiment is located in the northern section, the 21st Cavalry Regiment is in the middle section, and the southern section is the 4th Battalion of the 84th Infantry Regiment and the 7th Machine Gun Battalion, which were reinforced by nearby.

Behind these forces are the 37 mm cannon and 75 mm cannon of the 2nd Artillery Battalion of the Cavalry Brigade.

At the same time, Felipowitz also left the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the 12th Cavalry Regiment and the 21st Tank Battalion as reserves.

What excites him most is that last night, the armored train code-named "53", just entered the station of Mokra, he immediately requisitioned it, relying on this armored train, he can have more firepower support! Maneuver along the ring railway and hit the Germans by surprise!

Relying solely on Felibowitz's usual experience, his troops were deployed very quickly!

Even so, when he just deployed the army, the sound of motorcycles appeared in front of him!

"Buzz, buzz." A three-wheeled BMW motorcycle with a sidecar, the engine roared, and on the motorcycle, the scout of the Skeleton Division wearing a SS uniform was looking sharply at the woods ahead.

If you want to occupy Mokra, you must pass through the woods in front, and if you want to pass the woods in front, you must first investigate the situation here!

Scout Glit, sitting on the sidecar, in front of him, was a MG34 light machine gun, his body, as the motorcycle bumped, his body would fall apart.

However, his will is high. The great head of state was assassinated by the Poles. As a fighter of the SS, avenging the head of state is their only mission!

Under the sidecar, there is a radio station. After encountering a situation, he can quickly get in touch with the main force behindHis motorcycle rushed to the front, behind him, and There are three or four motorcycles, and behind the motorcycles are three wheeled infantry fighting vehicles.

The 8*8 off-road chassis allows the wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to have good battlefield adaptability. At the same time, the wheeled chassis is fast and has low fuel consumption. Therefore, after the armored division is equipped, the armored division will take out it soon. Part of it is used as reconnaissance equipment.

Compared with motorcycles that can only be equipped with machine guns, this wheeled chassis carries a small turret on which is a 37mm artillery. In case of a situation, it can also provide artillery support!

The woods in front are getting closer and closer!

"Fight!" At this moment, the voice of a Polish commander rang out from the other side.

Here is the defense zone of the 21st Polish Cavalry Regiment. They had spotted the German scout who had touched it a long time ago. They didn't open fire immediately, but moved closer and attacked!

hit! With the voice of the head of the cavalry regiment, the WZ30 heavy machine gun fired first. The 7.92 mm machine gun bullets roared towards the German scouts here, pouring over!