"Charge! In order to survive, break through the Germany people's defense line. Kill them all!" More than six thousand Russia cavalry shouted loudly.
The riding whips in their hands hit the horse's buttocks hard. Under the pain, the horse gradually began to accelerate.
More than 6,000 war horses, that is, nearly 25,000 horse legs. These horse legs trampled the earth, making a thunderous sound, as if the earth was shaking.
The Russian army dispatched cavalry, and German military knew about it immediately.
"General, it is already very difficult for the forward defense line to resist the Russian infantry attack. If Russians's cavalry launches an attack, it may be difficult to resist it." A staff officer was worried.
"Russians's cavalry should be the last force they have prepared. If we can resist their cavalry, then there will be no suspense in this battle." A Colonel staff officer said.
Lieutenant General François nodded, he also knew that resisting the attack of the Russian cavalry would be the key to this battle. If it can be resisted, the Russian army in the encirclement will be finished. With heavy losses, it was impossible for them to break through German military's encirclement. But if it can't withstand it, then this combat operation will probably fall short. At that time, the main force of the surrounded Russian army will withdraw. German military's losses may also increase further. Although, in this battle, they have destroyed many Russian troops. But Lieutenant General François hopes that this battle can be brought to a perfect end.
What's more, although the Russian army's combat effectiveness is very poor, since they can become the standing army of the Russian army, these soldiers must be good. If they were put back and they were re-armed, I'm afraid they would cause a lot of trouble to Germany. Lieutenant General François, I don't want this to happen.
"Hmph! Russians, do you think their cavalry is a powerful assault force? You know, our Armored Forces is the most powerful assault force." A staff officer said disdainfully.
Lieutenant General François's eyes suddenly lit up. Indeed, 8th Armored Division's combat effectiveness has been tested among Battle of Tannenberg. It was definitely a powerful assault force, surpassing any previous force.
"Give 8th Armored Division an order to join the battle immediately. Since Russians wants to use cavalry to break through our defense line, let them touch 8th Armored Division. Let's see who is more powerful, their cavalry or our Armored Forces." Lieutenant General François ordered.
"Yes, General."
8th Armored Division, the moment the battle started, he was already ready to fight. It's just that they haven't received any combat orders. So, they've been resting.
After receiving the order, the armored soldiers launched their tanks and immediately rushed to the battlefield.
After replacing the new tanks, the number of tanks owned by 8th Armored Division has returned to more than two hundred. Moreover, many improvements have been made to the newly mass-produced tanks. Especially the reliability has been improved a lot. This allows the armored soldiers not to worry. While fighting on the battlefield, the tank will stall and cannot move forward. They can only watch the enemy slip away.
"Urra! Urra!"
"Kill all the Germany people!"
On the battlefield, the Russian infantry cheered after seeing the cavalry charge. They had thrown away a large number of corpses in front of German defensive line. They had been beaten down and lost confidence.
Now, the appearance of the cavalry has restored their confidence. After all, in the eyes of ordinary Russian soldiers, their cavalry is the most powerful, and no one can stop their cavalry attack. Any enemy will be crushed in the face of the cavalry charge.
The Russian cavalry launched a fierce attack amidst the cheers of the infantry. They seemed to be extremely confident, thinking that they would be able to break through the opponent German defensive line.
However, at this time. On German defensive line, iron lumps appeared one after another. These iron lumps shine with an icy light under the sunlight. Even though it's August, it's a hot time. But in this scene, the Russian officers and soldiers still felt a coldness that penetrated into their bones.
"What is that?" The charging Russian cavalry also discovered the iron lumps that were slowly heading towards them.
"What are the Germany people doing? Do they think they can withstand the charge of the heroic Cossack cavalry?"
These Russian cavalry don't know what they are. However, the Russian generals watching the battle from behind could not help but turn pale. From the intelligence sent by Warsaw, they already know that German military possesses an invulnerable secret weapon. A big reason for 2nd Army Corps's disastrous defeat lies in the attack of German military's secret weapon.
"Can our cavalry defeat these iron lumps?" No Russian general thought that the Russian cavalry had this ability. After all, the previous lessons learned by 2nd Army Corps have already explained all this!
"Boom! Boom!"
German 8th Armored Division's tanks began to fire, and shells flew into the Russian cavalry ranks one after another, knocking many Russian generals off their horses.
"God!" The Russian cavalry couldn't help but exclaimed.
At this time, the tanks continued to advance, and the distance between them and the Russian cavalry was getting closer.
"Da da da!"
When the tank's coaxial machine gun and directional machine gun began to fire, the dense rain of bullets immediately made the charging Russian cavalry feel as if they had hit an invisible wall.
The brave Russian cavalry and their horses were smashed to pieces on this invisible wall.
"Machine guns! Germany people have machine guns inside those iron lumps."
"There are too many machine guns and too much firepower. We simply can't get through!"
Russian Cossack cavalry, the confidence on their faces has long since disappeared, replaced by Panic.
Facing the German 8th Armored Division tanks, they simply couldn't rush past them.
A large number of Russian cavalry suffered heavy casualties in the face of 8th Armored Division's powerful firepower. The Russian cavalry in front fell, and the Russian cavalry behind rushed up and were beaten into a sieve.
The remaining Russian cavalry reined in their horses in fear and did not dare to move forward.
The 8th Armored Division tanks were still slowly approaching, constantly using Tank Cannon and machine guns to harvest the lives of the Russian cavalry.
Under such a blow, the Russian cavalry quickly collapsed. The remaining troops fled back in embarrassment.
As for the Russian infantry, they had retreated as soon as possible. Even Cossack cavalry is no match for those iron lumps, let alone them.
The Russian army's last chance was killed by 8th Armored Division. They have no way out.