1942-08-24Carica d'Isbuschenskij

When the Soviets crossed the Don the Savoia Cavalry Regiment (700 knights) received the order to contain their advance.
On 24/Aug during the night 3 battalions of the 812th Siberian infantry regiment (2500 soldiers) entrenched themselves in holes close to the Italian camp, waiting for dawn to attack but a Soviet soldier was noticed and killed. The Soviets attacked and the Savoia Cavalry responded to the fire, pushing the Soviets to withdraw. The 2nd Squadron, charged the Soviets on the side in serried ranks drawn swords the enemy, launching bursts of machine gun and hand grenades. The Soviets, were disrupted and retreated. The 2nd Squadron now behind the enemy line performed a 2nd charge. The 4th Squadron dismounted and engaged the enemy frontally. Some Russians were still resisting so the 3rd Squadron charged. This broke the resistance of the Soviets, who withdrew. Italian losses were 32 dead and 52 wounded, 100 horses out of combat. The Soviets losses were 150 dead and 600 prisoners.