Cutting Off the Tail CCW (id:#60568)

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Wugi, China 1935-10-22 (0 others)

Overview:

After passing through Lazikou Pass, the Red Army's move north would not be seriously challenged. It would,however, be harassed. Central Asian Muslim cavalry, the Ma, would snap at their heels and attack any stragglers. At Wuqi, near the end of the march, Mao had had enough and decided to "cut off the tail". Mao would position his troops in a half moon formation in the Luohe River valley and lure the cavalry into a trap.

Defender: Red Army (Elements Mao Force, Red Army)  

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