During World War II, cavalry could only be seen on the battlefields of Asia. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, our army still had many arms that were not perfect and were relatively old in type. In addition to infantry, the largest one was the cavalry establishment. The most critical point that distinguishes modern cavalry from ancient cavalry is the success rate of charge. Ancient cavalry is good at consuming enemy troops. Because of their mounts, they fight very fast. Ever since Spain discovered that infantry can be formed into a cube with shields, which can reduce the combat effectiveness of cavalry, the combat effectiveness of cavalry has been greatly weakened. This tactic can keep cavalry away. With the emergence of high-speed weapons and artillery, cavalry He completely sent himself to the enemy's gun port. Therefore, the cavalry goes wherever it needs to go, and its role can still be demonstrated in the reconnaissance field, and it only performs when all the hot weapons are used up. Compare the Asian battlefields, what happened in the European battlefields is called bloody. The emergence of armored vehicles has taken away the only advantage the cavalry had, and they can be completely eliminated from the battlefield.
To put it simply, what ordinary people think of as "cavalry" is troops fighting on horseback. In ancient times, when mobility relied entirely on horses, cavalry could be divided into light cavalry and heavy cavalry according to their different properties. cavalry. What many people don't know is that in addition to horseback riding, among the arms that fought on animals in ancient times, those highly mobile troops could be called cavalry, such as elephant cavalry. Of course, the "cavalry" in the new era will be very different from the ancient cavalry. As long as they have fast maneuverability and flexible deployment and strong combat effectiveness, most of them can be given the title of "cavalry". For example, the American "Rangers" troops do not ride horses, but rely on helicopters and light armor, which has reached the standard of cavalry. Similarly, the "cavalry" in the new era will not only become more mobile, but will also have stronger strategic projection capabilities and even the ability to fight behind enemy lines. Often as long as they take action, it is not impossible to change the direction of the battle.
The cavalry can be said to be a country’s ace army in wars before firearms became popular. From many movies and TV shows we usually see, when a critical moment in combat comes, the cavalry does not seem to have any power when it joins the battlefield. He blocked them and rushed forward unstoppably, which immediately reversed the development of the war. China has a long history. As one of the four ancient civilizations, it has a profound history and culture of five thousand years that continues. Naturally, it also has a long history of development in the field of cavalry. In wars involving cavalry, the number and content of military books and tactics related to cavalry are also considerable. For a long time, the number and quality of cavalry have been a symbol of the country's military strength. Light cavalry is known for its high mobility and the ability to fight roundabouts. As a heavily armored and mounted unit, heavy cavalry is highly defensive and can attack the enemy frontally with an overwhelming and ferocious offensive. The general situation is that cavalry can easily attack Even on some battlefields, tens of thousands of infantry cannot gain the upper hand when fighting thousands of cavalry.
"Bright Sword" is what many military fans call a classic one-step anti-Japanese war TV series. There is a scene in the play like this. In order to protect the breakout and transfer of the Eighth Route Army's large forces, Sun Desheng led The cavalry company of the Independent Regiment and the Japanese Black Island Cavalry Regiment faced each other head-on. Although the mission was completed in the end, it was at the cost of the sacrifice of all members, allowing Li Yunlong to lead the troops to withdraw into the mountainous area. During the battle between the independent regiment's cavalry company and the Japanese cavalry, the Eighth Route Army's cavalry company did not have enough bullets, and they were all used up soon. Then Captain Sun ordered all the soldiers to draw their sabers and prepare to charge, but the Japanese army on the opposite side did not hesitate. They abandoned their guns and fought with sabers. Naturally, the Japanese army did not use up all their bullets. So why did they cooperate with our cavalry and fight with sabers?
Actually, to put it simply, the show is shot this way to highlight the central idea: "The Spirit of the Sword." However, after careful analysis, we can also find the reason why the Japanese cavalry did not fire. The guns used by the Japanese cavalry in the play use 6.5mm Arisaka bullets. Its penetrating power is stronger than ordinary bullets. When the cavalry on both sides engage in a melee, the Japanese army is very likely to shoot and reach their own people. Moreover, bolt-action rifles have a small magazine capacity, complicated reloading methods, and slow speed. In addition, you are on a horse, and it is very likely that the opponent will be standing in front of you before you have finished reloading the bullets. In addition, the Japanese army still has the spirit of "Bushido", and it is only fair in their view to actively accept hand-to-hand combat.
Why is there a scene of close combat between the cavalry and the Japanese army in "Bright Sword"? Is it faked by the art film itself, or is it true in actual combat? Pay attention to the small points. The cavalry did not pick up their swords and chop randomly at the beginning as everyone imagined. Instead, after our soldiers were basically sacrificed, a soldier reported to the cavalry company commander that the bullets were out, and Sun Desheng ordered all the soldiers. The remaining soldiers threw away their guns, picked up their bayonets and charged towards the Japanese army. It would also be detrimental to the Japanese army to open fire in such a chaotic scene. Since the Japanese army had already made psychological preparations and our side basically had no combat effectiveness, there was no need for these Japanese soldiers to open fire.
At that time, our military's equipment was below the world average. In reality, Japan's combat effectiveness was much stronger, and even the horses were the strongest among horses.
Compared with the Japanese army, the combat effectiveness of the cavalry company led by Li Liansheng was not at the same level. Our equipment was either captured or picked up on the battlefield, and the soldiers did not receive systematic formal training. Therefore, for the Japanese army, hand-to-hand combat is also their strength.
We must understand a question. On the battlefield of modern warfare, what impact do extremely lethal firearms have on cavalry? The cavalry has always been much better than the infantry in terms of mobility and flexibility. It can fight flexibly if it can win, and it can retreat quickly if it fails. However, with the use of thermal weapons that are highly lethal and do not require close combat, the battlefield situation has almost no advantage for the cavalry. For example, take the Battle of Baliqiao in the Second Opium War. The artillery of the British and French allied forces combined distant and near firepower arrangements, suppressed the Qing army in the distance with intensive artillery fire, and used rifles to attack the Qing army nearby.
In order to ensure that the firepower attacking the Qing army was not interrupted, the British and French troops deployed three rows of musketeers in front and behind to assist each other in loading ammunition and taking turns to fire. This greatly improved the combat capabilities of the British and French coalition forces, which once stood up on the battlefield. The Mongolian cavalry, which played an important role, was defenseless. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the era of mechanization of war has begun. The cavalry, which was once all-powerful on the battlefield, not only has no chance of winning in offense, but also lacks defensive capabilities. Even the mobility capabilities that the cavalry was proud of in the past are no longer useful. With the widespread use of mechanized weapons such as machine guns and tanks, it is difficult for the cavalry to play an important role on the battlefield. The cavalry is more used in enemy intelligence, reconnaissance and other aspects. If the cavalry still chooses to attack frontally in the face of heavy firepower, it will be making a needless sacrifice.
"Bright Sword" is a very classic anti-Japanese drama in my country. Most people are particularly impressed by the part where the cavalry company is annihilated, but it also raises a lot of questions. The main reason is The Japanese cavalry can obviously use guns but they have to use swords. In fact, as long as we know something about Japan, we can understand the national connotation that the Japanese nation admires, which is what we often hear from Japanese people. Important content related to Japanese national culture - Bushido spirit. From the perspective of the origin, development, transformation and the spiritual pillar of Bushido in special periods, we will know that the Japanese Bushido spirit highly values ??defeating opponents in a fair and just manner. Therefore, when facing the Chinese cavalry company with no ammunition and food, and the Japanese army was still in a dominant position, the Japanese army, deeply influenced by the Bushido spirit, did not bother to use such a method that they felt was very unfair to attack the Chinese army. Therefore, this plot development is also very reasonable.
In "Bright Sword", why does Sun Desheng order the soldiers to throw away their guns and pick up bayonets to fight the Japanese? Since there are no more bullets, why do they continue to carry them to death? The main reason is that Li Yunlong has not retreated yet, and Sun Desheng wants to buy time for the regiment commander. During this large-scale raid by the Japanese army, Li Yunlong had to disperse his troops in order to ensure the success of the troops' breakout. He and political commissar Zhao Gang only had two The company's strength and lack of equipment were mainly infantry. Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang led them with pens and lacked physical strength and combat effectiveness. Once discovered by the Japanese army, the independent regiment would exist in name only. Sun Desheng had to choose this path in order to create a breakout opportunity for Li Yunlong.
I think the purpose of anti-Japanese dramas is to let us remember our love for the motherland and feel the hardships and hardships China once had. The heroic and passionate atmosphere is the key, which can make people's blood boil when watching it, just like Yue Fei's That impassioned song, about the ambition to eat the meat of Huns, and the laughter and talk about drinking the blood of Huns. We all know that the plot is not true. The story is also about actors playing roles and then showing it to us. Nowadays, those anti-Japanese gods who are criticized The drama is just a love idol drama wrapped in an anti-Japanese shell. There will no longer be the emotion that makes people proud of their country. I don’t know who still remembers the cavalry company of the Independence Regiment that sacrificed its life for its comrades. It is so touching. You will also understand why we commemorate the martyrs. Our today is exchanged for the lives of the martyrs. Pay tribute to the classics, pay tribute to the spirit of the sword, pay tribute to the military spirit, and never forget the sufferings and hardships that China has experienced. An unyielding spirit. As a new generation of people who have inherited the spirit of the martyrs, we have the courage and courage to climb without fear of hardships and dangers. We call it the spirit of the bright sword. We should learn it and internalize it as our own strength.
During the Anti-Japanese War, duels with cold weapons often occurred. The vast majority of the Chinese army does not have good equipment, and can only choose to narrow the equipment gap with the Japanese army through close combat. The Chinese soldiers used their own flesh and blood to bridge the huge gap in equipment and industry, directly on the battlefield. Fight hand-to-hand with the Japanese. The Anti-Japanese War experienced many difficulties and obstacles. At that time, the overall strength of the Chinese army lagged far behind the Japanese army. However, even in such a situation, the Chinese army still won the final victory, safeguarded national sovereignty from infringement, and defended our country. national dignity. War is not a child's play. Although our army lags behind others in terms of equipment, the Chinese soldiers built barriers with blood, forcing the Japanese army to accept the result of defeat.