Chapter 364: Calipute Battle Group
"Give me 3 elite cavalry regiments, an independent artillery battalion with 12 75mm howitzers, 1,000 more, the elite scouts and skirmishers among the Boers, and 2 transporters with 100 bullock carts. Unit, I will destroy more than 60% of the British cavalry deployed in South Africa in the triangle of Bloemfontein, Hanover, and East London, and completely paralyze the communication lines in this area!" After some arrangements and After the deduction, Calipt made his request. Pen %趣%ge www.bi
"Three elite cavalry regiments? According to your country's standards, there are only two cavalry regiments in our Transvaal Republic that can meet your requirements. Are you trying to take away all of our elite cavalry? They are ready to go, they are likely to bypass the front line and attack our homeland!" Kruger said in shock.
"There are also the artillery you want. Are you planning to maneuver with these artillery? What do you want? An artillery company requires more than 100 horses for simple transportation. This does not include the units that continue to supply the artillery company! If you want to carry If this artillery enters the British hinterland, the consumption is absolutely shocking!"
"I will take my compatriots to carry out this mission personally. You have pledged the national fortune for this war, and I will also pledge my life for this war! We are running out of time now, take advantage of us There is still a chance to launch a large-scale offensive, and we can also severely damage our opponents. Once more and more British troops flood here, our failure will only be a matter of time." Calipute said calmly.
"The remaining manpower is insufficient. I can draw from the US military. Mr. Caliput and his colleagues are trustworthy. He and his German army have been running for the Boer's liberation movement. I would like to cooperate with Caliput. The husband participated in this operation together and provided two radio telegraphs for the entire corps." Pershing’s intervention broke the deadlock. If the Germans are the Boer’s largest supplier of weapons, then the Americans are the Boer’s greatest support. Whether it is personnel or equipment... Up to now, 8,000 Americans have participated in the war in South Africa, and the interest-free loan provided by the Americans alone amounts to 500,000 US dollars!
"We are half of us in terms of strength," Kruger said after taking a deep breath. Three cavalry regiments and one artillery battalion plus scouts, which are about the size of a Boer assault force, are about 5,000 soldiers, but this is only a front-line combat unit and requires at least 2,000 logistics units or militias with 3,000 people. Provide logistics services! This almost drained the Boolean mobile force! Fortunately, the Americans are willing to share the 2500 combat personnel, which makes Kruger feel better.
After the three parties finalized the cooperation plan, various preparations were officially launched, and a large number of elite combatants were removed from the original units. Fortunately for the Americans, before they came to South Africa, the Americans had already considered the possibility of large-scale cavalry operations, so they brought the entire regiment of cavalry. These preciously trained troops quickly adapted to the new environment and opponents.
The situation of the Boers was a little worse, but under the coordination of the high-level, the number of them was quickly gathered, and most of them were artillery and scouts. The former was a technical unit, and the latter was the most willing thing for the Boers. The unprecedented mobile corps of the Boers began to be formed, and Kruger also completed the artillery and heavy troops needed by the troops. When the confrontation between the two sides in Bloemfontein entered the third week, the mobile unit known as the Caliput Commando within the Boers was finally completed!
"If the U.S. government chose this war for revenge, and your soldiers participated in this war because of an irresistible military order, then, as a commander in charge of the entire U.S. military, why do you have to join me in this life and death? What about the unpredictable action? I have told you no less than 3 times, and I will not be more than 60% sure of this action!" Riding on the horse, Calypte whispered beside Pershing.
"Because I don't want to return to the United States in the name of the defeated. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that if there are no major changes, the Boers will hold on for another half a year at most, and then the British will overwhelm the positive with their huge military advantage. The Boer Legion, and then go straight to their capital! After that, the war will be just like our encirclement and suppression of the Indians. Sooner or later, the Boers will fail."
"Of course, another important reason is that I have always felt that the current army tactics are too boring. The battle between the two sides has become more rigid. A large number of troops are solidified in the position to engage in a war of attrition without technology. This is an insult to the word tactics! And your idea gives me hope, so I want to participate in this battle as a witness of a new tactic! Pershing said with a smile.
"That's probably disappointing you. Our 30% chance of victory in this operation is based on the opponent's lack of cavalry and lack of preparation. If you are facing an opponent of the same level, the chance of winning may be even lower. The tactics of rushing to break the layers of defense of the opponent and finally completing the encirclement is outdated." Calipute said.
"But this kind of thinking is correct. As more and more new things serve in the future, I think a new cavalry will gradually replace these old predecessors." Pershing smiled and pointed at the cavalry in the distance with his whip~www .wuxiaspot.com~ In addition, I want to say that your Bavarian car is really good. I bought one for $15,000. It is much better than my old man. "After speaking, Pershing pointed to his horse again.
"Cars are good things. After returning to Germany, I will also buy one, but I hope that our army can equip a large number of cars to partially replace horses." Calypte felt that something had been touched in his heart. At once, a new idea sprouted in his mind. "Maybe in the future, mobile tactics will not necessarily become the core of tactical thinking again." Calypte said in his heart.
The entire group was divided into three parts during the operation. The reconnaissance unit composed of 1,000 Boolean cavalry was dispatched first. After entering the British rule, they were divided into 8 operation teams, 6 of which were fanned out to perform searches. For the sabotage mission, the other two squads were responsible for contacting the main cavalry forces in the rear, and were also responsible for the scout cavalry who killed the British.
When the entire reconnaissance force and the main force were separated by a distance of about 80 kilometers, the main force consisting of three elite cavalry regiments officially appeared. However, they did not perform combat tasks in the first time, but slowly. Follow behind the main force. They are like hunters following the hounds in the hunt, collecting information, waiting for opportunities, and when the hounds entangle their opponents, they are giving a fatal blow to their prey.
