At Zhao Bingzhang's command, dozens of cannons positioned outside Ganzhou City aimed at the Samanid cavalry in the encirclement and began a relentless bombardment.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Dense artillery shells rained down on the Samanid cavalry formation, fireballs rose up in the enemy ranks, warhorses were thrown to the ground, and the riders on horseback were blown to pieces and killed on the spot.
The explosion sent steel fragments flying everywhere, reaping the lives of the Samanid cavalrymen.
Unlike bullets from firearms, artillery shells produce explosions with far greater destructive power.
After a continuous barrage of artillery explosions, huge empty areas appeared in the encircled formation of the Samanid cavalry.
These blank spaces were left after the Samanid cavalry were killed in the bombing.
After being subjected to a bombing raid that resembled a massacre, the Samanid cavalrymen were all terrified and their faces turned ashen.
After all, seeing one's comrade blown to pieces by a shell explosion right in front of them, with limbs and torsos scattered everywhere, is such a horrific scene that even the strongest man would be dealt a heavy blow!
He watched as countless Samanid cavalrymen died tragically before his eyes.
The Samanid Khanate general Dimitrij had a gloomy face and a somber expression.
"Damn it! How are these big troops so powerful!"
Dimitri took a deep breath and roared, "Keep organizing our forces to break out! I refuse to believe we can't fight our way out!"
Under the heavy artillery fire of the main force, the Samanid cavalry within the encirclement had already suffered considerable losses. If they still couldn't break through, the situation would become extremely dire!
"Faster! Faster!"
Dimitri shouted impatiently, "Break through the Da Gan army's defenses!"
Faced with the threat of death, the Samanid cavalry launched a powerful offensive. One after another, the cavalrymen charged relentlessly towards the position of the 3rd Regiment of the 37th Infantry Division.
A dense swarm of cavalrymen galloped in.
However, as soon as they entered firing range, they were met with a barrage of machine gun fire.
The machine guns, like giant beasts with gaping maws, frantically devoured the charging Samanid cavalry.
In a short time, a thick pile of corpses had accumulated on the ground.
Thick blood flowed out and seeped into the soil.
The cavalry galloping from behind pounded the mud with their hooves, making the open field somewhat muddy.
A strong, pungent smell of blood filled the air.
However, even if they paid a heavy price, it would be impossible to break through successfully!
Despite the immense pressure on the 3rd Regiment of the 37th Infantry Division, under the special care of Division Commander Luo Kangjun, some of the division's reserve units were also dispatched to reinforce the 3rd Regiment.
Even the nearby First and Second Regiments detached some troops to support the Third Regiment's position.
As long as we can hold the position of the Third Regiment and not let a single Saman Khan cavalryman escape, we can win a great victory in this battle!
The fighting continues!
Half an hour has passed!
An hour has passed!
This is no longer a simple war; it's outright massacre!
One-sided massacre!
...
"Damn it! The fifth charge!"
Regimental Commander Xue Chengyun wiped the blood from his face and said in a deep voice, "Brothers, give it your all! Hold on a little longer! As long as our Third Regiment's position can hold, we will definitely recommend you for commendation after the battle!"
"Don't worry, Commander!"
"We will hold our ground!"
"As long as we're alive, we'll hold the position!"
...
On the position, soldiers from the Third Regiment spoke loudly.
Even though the three regiments paid a huge price, they did not retreat an inch.
The battle continues!
Before long, they repelled the fifth breakout charge of the Samanid cavalry.
Looking at the mountains of corpses piled up in the wilderness, the soldiers of the Third Regiment breathed a sigh of relief.
However, after only a short while, the soldiers of the Third Regiment continued to dig trenches and build defensive fortifications in the open field.
They knew that it wouldn't be long before these Samanid cavalrymen would likely break out of their territory again.
Hold the line!
"Soldiers, you have worked hard!"
Just then, a voice came from behind.
As soon as the soldiers of the Third Regiment turned around, they saw Division Commander Luo Kangjun and an old man walking side by side.
Some sharp-eyed people immediately recognized the old man's identity.
"Director Zhao!"
"This is Director Zhao!"
...
That's right!
The old man was none other than Zhao Bingzhang, the director of the General Political Training Department of the Privy Council.
Zhao Bingzhang, standing atop the city wall of Ganzhou, was also moved by the courage of the 3rd Regiment of the 37th Infantry Division in holding their ground.
Although Zhao Bingzhang was just a scholar, he also had courage!
Therefore, Zhao Bingzhang, filled with fervor, personally came to the Third Regiment's position.
Looking at the soldiers of the three regiments around him, Zhao Bingzhang took a deep breath and said, "It is because of you that the Ganzhou annihilation battle was won! You are the heroes of this battle! Soldiers, the people of Ganzhou will not forget you! The Privy Council will not forget you either!"
"You are truly the heroes of Ganzhou!"
Zhao Bingzhang's words filled the soldiers of the Third Regiment on the front line with a surge of pride.
Their long-term perseverance has not disappointed.
Their perseverance has paid off!
That is the title of the Ganzhou Heroes Regiment!
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