"You lost 12 companies of cavalry and 2 battalions of war chariots to save less than 10 battalions of infantry, and even the guns were lost in these infantry. This result really disappointed me." When Kampf returned to the Russian Army Command to meet Kuropatkin, the latter's dissatisfaction and anger were beyond words.

In the following two days, the Chinese Army was still separating the remaining Russian troops. Kampf initially wanted to find opportunities to use high maneuverability to sneak attack opponents from the flank or rear to delay the pace of the Chinese Army. But who would have thought that Peng Yi had specially formed a fast armored force to encircle Kampf. According to common sense, the battlefield movement speed with wheels under the same horsepower should be faster than the tracks, but there are no roads here, all of them are wilderness, and it is a wilderness baptized by shells and flames. I don’t know when the chariots will fall into the quagmire or a hidden trench! In addition to the supply problem, Kampf’s maneuverability is getting worse and worse, and it is even no faster than the infantry in the end.

"If it weren't for the cavalry, there were some flat-fired cannons and excellent t2 and t3 tanks, we would probably have been wiped out." Kampf said with lingering fear afterwards. Every time he was caught by the opponent's mobile troops, Kampf would set up some of his troops to drag the opponent and set up a defense line, and use 47mm cannons and the t2 and t3 tanks in his hands to set up an ambush. Relying on these reasonable firepower, we can repel the pursuers in a defensive state. Although the exchange ratio is still relatively large, the Russian army can still lose at least part of the troops.

After the Kampf battle group withdrew from the battlefield, the entire Siberian First and Fourth Army on the left wing were surrounded by the main force of the Chinese Army. The Russian army, which had lost its heavy firepower and supplies for foreign aid, became quite fragile. In the following three days, isolated Russian strongholds of all sizes were successively destroyed. The two armies had more than 40,000 people, except for the annihilation of more than 30,000 prisoners. These were irreparable losses. Together, more than 100 artillery pieces of the two armies were destroyed.

In order to rescue these surrounded troops, in addition to the heavy losses of the Kampf battle group, some Russian troops responsible for supporting the remnants of the First Army also suffered heavy losses in the encounter. The losses combined were nearly 7,000 people. After the end of the battle, the entire Russian army lost nearly 40,000 troops, and the organization of the two armies was completely wiped out. The entire direction was no longer complete. The Chinese Army formed a clamp-shaped offensive against the core positions of the Russian army from the north and east.

In this war, the tactic of armor-cutting used by the Chinese troops left a deep impression on the Russian army. The Russians really did not expect that in just a few days, the Chinese Army could divide and surround the two armies under the guidance of the armored troops. The attack strength and attack speed of the armored troops were much beyond the expectations of the Russian army. The Russians established a relatively complete defense system and made a correct judgment in the direction of the attack. They also blocked the battle as soon as the opponent broke through. As a result, they were beaten by the opponent's armored troops, and then an armored force rushed into the rear and destroyed the last mobile artillery on the left wing of the Russian army, thus establishing the victory.

The Russians are a nation that is good at learning war from war. Shortly after the establishment of armored troops in the Chinese Republic, they also established armored troops, but in the subsequent battles, the Russians found that unless they were sneak attacks and defenses, they could gain a little advantage against their opponents, and in encounters and offensive battles, they were not a little worse than the opponent's armored troops. They also faced the defense composed of 47mm flat-fire guns. The No. 1 tank of the Chinese Armored Forces can be easily destroyed. The Russians' tanks will be hit and bloody!

"The standard for establishing our chariot troops is not to see whether it is suitable for the needs of the battlefield, but to see whether it is cheap!" Although Kuropatkin was very dissatisfied with Kampf's behavior, he defended the Russian general in his letter to the Tsar. The most important point is that the gap between the two Chinese and Russian troops, which were also given armored forces, is too big.

"I always think that the T1 tank is only suitable for dealing with mobs. The machine guns on it have no effect in the war, and armor is better than nothing. They can easily destroy even the smallest caliber artillery. However, its machine guns cannot cause any damage to the opponent's tank."

"Although t1s has a 47mm cannon, his car is a bit taller. The opponent can easily find it. The armor protection is as bad as ever. Although t1s has the possibility of destroying opponent's tanks, its own protection makes it impossible to compare with the opponent."

"The T2 chariot is only suitable for defense. This kind of thing that can only be fired after falling over the butt is not suitable for the battlefield. The t3 chariot is what I admire most at the moment. It has a relatively small appearance and has a powerful 57mm cannon, a crawler chariot, and the battlefield is better through. However, because it is an open combat compartment, it is not suitable for attack, and it is still very good to defend against the opponent's armored charge. In the current situation where the armored troops cannot compete with it, I hope to increase the number of flat-fired cannons." The letter from Kuropatkin was full of dissatisfaction and complaints about the armored troops.

After the war, the Chinese troops also summarized their performance in this battle. In general, this was a victorious battle. The Chinese Army annihilated 40,000 enemies in about a week! But the victory of the battle does not mean there is no problem. The armored troops who made the greatest contribution in this battle were also the armored troops. Behind their great achievements, the armored troops also paid a heavy price, especially the first armored brigade commanded by Cai E, who was initially invested. After the battle, only 40% of the various vehicles could be used! Some of them lost their combat effectiveness due to various faults and logistical problems.

As the assault spearhead of the Chinese armored forces, the No. 1 tank is undoubtedly the most dazzling, but there are too many problems exposed in this battle. The first problem is that the armor-piercing power of the 37mm gun is too weak. In addition to dealing with infantry without bunker protection and brittle Russian tanks that can be described as paper, the 37mm gun shell bunkers are not enough! If it weren't for the Russians' lack of reinforced concrete, if it weren't for the Russian artillery that the No. 1 tank could not complete the established task at all. After this battle, the senior management of the Chinese Army generally believed that the No. 1 tank was just a transition, at most it would be necessary to transfer to the second line or retire after fighting this war.

Compared with the low evaluation of the No. 1 tank, the No. 1 tank's brothers have received extremely high praise. The No. 1 assault gun is called a weapon that turns the tide in many local battles. (Okay, this is somewhat exaggerated) Its excellent protection and powerful 75mm short cannon make him more suitable for survival and fighting in a cruel battlefield. So much so that Peng Yi believes that in a defensive state, a No. 1 assault gun can support three No. 1 tanks. When attacking the opponent's defense line, the powerful 75mm cannon is definitely not comparable to the 37mm rapid-fire gun. Of course, because there is no rotating turret, the No. 1 assault gun is considered not suitable for participating in the charge on the front line. It can serve as fire support during attack or as a backbone of defense, but it is not suitable for rushing on the front line.

As for the self-propelled mortars and self-propelled howitzers that charge with tanks and armored vehicles are also highly praised for their maneuverability and flexibility. "They provide valuable fire support where they need the most. This is definitely not something that can be described as quantity. If the fighter jets on the battlefield are caught, you can solve the problem with a 75mm gun. If you lose this opportunity, maybe a 152 howitzer cannot even recover!" After the war, Peng Yi commented on the accompanying artillery support vehicles.

In addition to the equipment level, there are many problems in technical support and tactical aspects. For example, the armored troops this time are actually not concentrated enough. The armored troops of a brigade are still a bit arrogant to break through the junction of the two opponents. Of course, thanks to the Russians' not fierce artillery, this time they are safe. At the same time, logistics support and battlefield maintenance are not enough. The Chinese Army lacks tow trucks, and when the tanks are trapped in quagmire or similar situations, they cannot be rescued as soon as possible. Even the tanks are destroyed or cannot be used. At the same time, the speed is slow. Of course, another statement is that the 37mm rapid-fire cannon consumes ammunition too fast. The number of ammunition reserves on the vehicle body is very insufficient. In short, this is very unfavorable for long-distance assaults.

Another problem is the tank's travel. Due to the problem of tracks and fuel volume, the tank's mechanical travel is very short. In other words, in the current view, the Chinese armored troops can only be used as a tactical force at most, and cannot be truly used for leaping behind enemy lines, unless a transport convoy is specially transferred to carry tracks, fuel and accessories for the tank troops.

After summarizing a series of experiences and lessons, the Chinese Army faced a new problem, that is, how to fight in the next step. The Russian army, which had lost two armies, began to give up comprehensive defense. They began to narrow the width of their positions, concentrated their troops on the Nibchu Fortress and the traffic line to the rear, and concentrated the remaining cavalry to ensure the safety of the traffic line. The left wing has been crippled, and the right wing has also begun to shrink. At this time, the Russian army can be described as a tight spring. It seems that it will not give in. But once they seize the opportunity, the Russian counterattack will be quite fierce.

For the Nibchu Fortress built with reinforced concrete bunkers and trench systems, the Chinese Army really doesn’t have many good solutions. It can only use heavy artillery to pile up a little bit, and then use geoblasting to clear out all obstacles along the way. This will definitely be a long process! Faced with this fortress system with sufficient defense and preparation, there was no good solution until before World War II. In World War II, a weapon called bomber was added.
Chapter completed!