Chapter 105： There is no most pit, only more pits! (1/2)
Mackensen worked in the General Staff and was the commander of the Death Cavalry Regiment two years ago. I have the experience of playing the sand table in the General Staff, and I have the experience of commanding the cavalry. It is normal for Lieutenant Colonel Mackensen to have this kind of thinking, but unfortunately, this is the Bavarian army. Mackensen’s rights in the Prussian army and The idea here is of no use at all... Observation group, observation group. Just take a good look, what are you doing?
Just when the two were at a stalemate, just when a gun battle was about to take place, the slight cannon sound from outside the camp made them suddenly vigilant! ”This is the beginning?” Schmidt was a little nervous, and a little excited when he was about to fight! The first battle of the German Army in decades will start under its own command!
”The messenger, immediately order the troops to prepare for battle! Send reconnaissance troops to detect the enemy's direction! At the same time inform the Russian cavalry, let them cover our wings!” Schmidt ordered.
”I'm going to organize a reserve team.” Mackenson also knew that this is not the time for a dispute. On the battlefield, even if he is a lieutenant colonel and the opponent is a major, the chief officer of the army is more than everything, and he cooperates with him to prepare for combat.
At this time, 2,500 Blue Army and 1,500 Russian troops were in Jiulian City behind Hushan. Originally, according to Schmidt’s idea, he was acting as the general reserve team, and it was quickly supplemented after the loopholes appeared on the front line. From the military newspaper of the Qing Dynasty, Hushan is still in a stalemate, at least with Schmidt’s language ability. Support one night is not a problem, right?
In addition to the liaison and command issues between the German, Russian and Qing forces, Schmidt did not rush to Hushan for the first time. Instead, while preparing for battle, waiting for Nie Shicheng's 10 infantry battalions and 1 cavalry battalion about 5,500 people to arrive. These troops mainly cooperate with the Russian army to guard the flanks and carry supplies.
However, Schmidt still underestimated the combat effectiveness of Japan, or overestimated the combat effectiveness of the Qing army... The Hushan line of defense was broken in one day, just like in history! And the commander of the 3rd Division Katsutaro had already brought the troops to kill the Yalu River! Well, it was a bit too much to break through in one day. To be precise, if the Qing army found the Japanese army crossing the river to the Qing army defeated, it would only take 5 hours!
”This combat power seems really terrible!” Standing at the head of Jiulian City, Schmidt could see piles of bonfires in the direction of Hushan. Many people in Japan are wading through the water. After crossing the river, they naturally have to dry their clothes. At night, the spectacular scene of thousands of people burning their clothes together can even be seen in Jiulian City! From this position, Schmidt knew that quite a few troops from the Opposite First Army seemed to have arrived!
”Major, there seems to be a change on the Qing army side!” God seems to think that the Germans are not having enough trouble. At this moment, the Ming army Liu Shengxiu who is stationed next to Jiulian City is actually preparing to flash people! In history, this guy fled without a fight, this plane is still like this!
”Nie! We add up to more than 10,000 people! And the number of Japan on the opposite side will not be more than us, and we are guarding the city. Protect our flanks and back roads. You don’t need to care about the rest, here is A very good defensive place, if we can't defend it, then we won't be able to find a more suitable battlefield!” Schmidt said to Nie Shicheng who came over.
”I will arrange a special artillery unit to support you, but if you want to leave, the consequences will be very serious. I need you to suppress Liu Shengxiu's troops now. His troops are already very unstable!” Schmidt thought After thinking about it, I still think that Nie Shicheng handled things within the Qing Dynasty better.
”I will do my best! If the friendly forces don't leave, neither will I!” Liu Shengxiu left without a fight, making Nie Shicheng ashamed, so he could only say that he and Schmidt coexist and die! As for Liu Shengxiu, it depends on the situation!