After the all-engulfing torrent crashed into the great expanse of iron stakes, countless warhorses fell amid the sturdy forest of steel, whinnying in agony.
The enemy cavalrymen thrown from their horses fared little better than the Self-Defense Army soldiers who had died in battle.
Heavy cavalry could not sweep through Burenjia, the heavy infantry, like a storm through rotten wood. The Cangling Army's cavalry were not all-powerful, either. They had never imagined that the Self-Defense Army would have so many Burenjia, or such formidable defenses.
Against the resilience of Burenjia, the cavalry's might was no longer as invincible as it had been in the past.
But what exactly made desert cavalry tactics so formidable?
How could the Desert Star, with only tens of thousands of men, withstand an invasion by the North Sea Kingdom?
First, the greatest trait of the Desert Star Cavalry was their skill at adapting to changing circumstances and their extremely quick reactions. This was not a trait of individual soldiers, but something shared by the entire Desert Star army.
Second, cavalry trained in the harsh desert environment possessed terrifying endurance. They could fight all day, clashing for over a hundred rounds.
This placed extremely high demands on troop deployment and on the commander. It was these formidable tactics, honed over many years, that left even the Northern Barbarians, who were likewise born in a bitterly cold land, helpless against them.
Now, after the terrifying surge of cavalry met resistance, the riders behind them began nimbly circling around, preparing for a wide flanking maneuver. Their mobility and striking power were far more terrifying than those of the Northern Barbarians.
That swift assault, like thunder and lightning, was the most dazzling sight on the entire battlefield. Iron hooves thundered as more cavalry skirted the Self-Defense Army's defensive line,