Chapter 79: I want Bar Kash Lake

"Xiaowu! Quickly inform the driver to move the vehicle, one belt of ammunition has been depleted"

The machine gunner just finished firing a belt of ammunition and hurriedly instructed the assistant to notify the driver for relocation. Since all the machine guns were equipped with tripod mounts and in heavy machine gun mode, it was difficult for one person to carry them.

So each battalion complied with the division's requirements and mounted the machine guns on trucks, creating makeshift machine gun emplacements with sandbags. With a belt of 1200 rounds of ammunition, the heavy machine gun could only fire continuously for about a minute in machine gun mode. "Hitler's buzzsaw" wasn't a joke; its rate of fire was incredibly fast. After emptying a belt, the gun would be relocated, leaving no time for enemy artillery to aim. Please note that the translation might not perfectly convey the author's intended meaning or tone.

So the latest military regulations in the Xinjiang Defense Forces have added a strict provision that states, "If a machine gun is not positioned in a permanent bunker, each machine gun unit must relocate their position after firing a complete round of ammunition." Please let me know if you need any further assistance!

At this time, the battle of the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Regiment of the 11th Division of the First Corps in Xinjiang will start with the mention of the defeated Russian Cossack 3rd Cavalry Division.

It turned out that the crippled Cossack 3rd Cavalry Division did not retreat back to Russia for reorganization, and indeed, as analyzed by Commander Zhang, they returned to the vicinity of Lake Balkhash for repair.

To everyone's surprise, they returned to the northern shore of Lake Balkhash and joined forces with the 5th Cossack Cavalry Division.

It turned out that there were not just one but three Russian defensive divisions in the area, all consisting of Cossack cavalry units.

They are the third, fourth, and fifth Cossack cavalry divisions. They are the stationed troops of the Russian Empire in this area.

However, the fifth cavalry division saw that the third division suffered heavy losses and was almost completely destroyed. But the amount of captured weapons and ammunition is huge! However, weapons and ammunition do not hold much attraction for cavalry.

Because they only need to participate in battle, they are always charging at high speed, and rarely have the opportunity to shoot their guns. Even though they have cavalry guns, it is a low-probability event to hit the enemy while riding on the undulating back of a horse. Therefore, the cavalry saber is the best weapon for cavalry charges.

So what attracts the Cossack cavalry is not only the individual equipment captured by the 3rd Cavalry Division, but also what makes the soldiers of the 5th Division envious is that whoever captures the individual equipment gets to keep it. However, captured weapons must be turned in! Translation:

These individual soldier equipment, from military water bottles and lunch boxes to military cotton blankets, moisture-proof blankets, and leather boots. Various individual items, some of which they have never seen before!

These are all individual soldier equipment carefully prepared by General Zhang based on his experience in the future. They are not only practical, but also exquisitely crafted and durable.

哥萨克这些炮灰骑兵哪里见过这么精致的个人用品？沙俄把它们哥萨克骑兵只是当做消耗品的存在，所以除了战斗所用的装备，不可能给他们打造个人用品，很多用品都要士兵自己准备。

So these wild Cossack cavalrymen incited their commander and staged a meticulously planned ambush on the southern bank of Lake Balkhash.

For these savage Cossack riders, who had tasted human flesh and drunk human blood, the heavy losses suffered by the Third Cossack Cavalry Division were just another day at the office, utterly disregarded. Please note that the translation provided above contains sensitive content.

Unfortunately, this time they made a miscalculation! The Xinjiang Defense Army will not fall into the same trap twice. Each division has specifically discussed and researched tactics to deal with cavalry.

In addition to General Zhang's automotive support, the Defense Army's various divisions venturing beyond national borders are now stronger than ever!

While cars may not be faster than horses on open fields, no animal on Earth can outmatch the endurance of machines.

此时国防军第11师第二团就是以一个团的兵力，追着哥萨克骑兵打，打的哥萨克骑兵第五师抱头鼠窜！

自从开战10分钟，哥萨克骑兵的炮兵被国防军的炮兵干掉后，11师2团的机枪卡车就撒了鸭子了，所有机枪手都打疯了！

"Xiao Wu! Change the barrel!"

The three machine guns on this vehicle are all placed on the side of the carriage. The soldiers are all using ropes to secure themselves to the frame to prevent them from being thrown out by the bumpy car. Please note that the "@" matches have been kept in the translation.

由于他们这俩车的司机是位技术熟练的老司机，所以他们一直追在最前沿，几乎与逃跑的骑兵师并驾齐驱，所有机枪都调转枪口向着并行的哥萨克骑兵侧射出一片片的弹雨。

The train carriages are full of shell casings, there's hardly anywhere to step on~~~

This situation is everywhere in the vast plains, the 5th Division of Cossack Cavalry is being chased by cars, they've lost their helmets and armor, the Cossack Cavalry wish their horses had eight legs!

When did the Cossack cavalry become so embarrassed?

There is a saying in Russia: Most of Russia's territory was conquered by the Cossack cavalry. This statement is not without merit!

The ethnicity of the Cossacks is difficult to determine. They were a group of homeless people, including criminals, runaway serfs, and thieves, among others. Later, they intermingled and assimilated with remnants of Mongol horsemen on the southern Russian steppes, inheriting and upholding the martial lineage of the Mongol cavalry. They made a living by raiding on horseback, and came to be known as Cossacks, meaning people without a state and not bound by any restraints. It carries a similar meaning to the Gypsies.

Cossacks have no homeland, no motherland, no faith, no morality. The only thing they believe in is the sword in their hand. Tolstoy had a famous saying describing the Cossacks: "Cossacks have no cowards, they are born warriors!"

This is also the result of their long-term wars and battles with various ethnic groups in the surrounding areas.

Since the disappearance of Mongolian cavalry, Cossack cavalry has become the most powerful cavalry warrior in the world. They swiftly mount their horses, lower their heads, and charge into the enemy ranks.

Since joining Russia, this group has been treated as the spearhead of the charge. They have defeated France's cuirassiers and Poland's lancers, earning the nickname "devils" from the German army.

Since the 16th century, Cossack cavalry has been a nightmare for the whole of Europe. Due to their connection to Mongol cavalry, Europeans have always regarded them as Mongols. Europeans often say, "Every time you peel off a Russian, you will see a Tatar (meaning Mongol) inside!" Please note that the term "Tatar" in this context refers to Mongol descendants and does not represent the modern Tatar ethnic group.

所以，虽然哥萨克骑兵为俄罗斯的开疆拓土，立下了汗马功劳！但在俄罗斯人的眼里他们就是一群异族，一群可利用的炮灰而已！

In the eyes of Europeans, they are a group of savage people without a country because they eat human flesh and drink human blood.

At this moment, however, these invincible Cossack cavalrymen are being defeated and left battered and bruised in front of the Xinjiang Defense Army! The glorious era of the cavalry will never return~~~

"Xiao Wu! What happened? Why did we stop the car?"

Machine Gunner Da Lao Liu anxiously asked his assistant with bloodshot eyes.

"Sergeant! There's no one ahead!"

Xiao Wu complained with some dissatisfaction! He was supposed to shoot a few rounds himself! But Sergeant Da Lao Liu forgot everything as soon as he grabbed the machine gun.

“喔！他娘的！怎么这么不经打？告诉司机掉头搜索。这次小五你当主射手！”

Squad leader, Old Liu, pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag. Translation: "Oh, damn it! Why is he so hard to hit? Tell the driver to turn around and search. This time, Xiao Wu, you be the main gunman!" Squad leader, Old Liu, pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.

However, Xiaowu was inevitably disappointed because he would no longer have the opportunity to shoot. The machine gun car behind was sweeping forward in a net-like pattern! Moreover, there were infantry soldiers searching behind the car! Note: The "@" symbol is typically used in Chinese social media platforms to mention or reply to specific users.

哈萨克第五骑兵师比第三骑兵师更惨！没有一个漏网之鱼，被国防军第11师全歼在这片【巴尔喀什湖】南岸的广袤平原上。

When the battle report reached the Governor's Mansion in Xinjiang, General Zhang simply said: "

Tell the frontline soldiers that I want all the land south of Lake Bosten!"

His implied meaning as General Zhang is that no matter how you fight, I must occupy these territories.