On February 17, 1979, China unbearably announced the launch of the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam in the face of Vietnam's provocation. With the order of the Central Military Commission, the Chinese People's Liberation Army troops went to the battlefield and attacked Vietnam!
In just one month, the heroic Chinese People's Liberation Army has achieved the prestigious name in Vietnam, and the abrupt and neat has achieved its strategic goal has invaded Vietnam hard.
The People's Liberation Army in Vietnam
Decades have passed, and there are still traces of war on the battlefield. While cherishing the memory of heroes, people are still talking about this war that has raised our country's prestige.
Among these discussions, there is a voice that criticizes General Xu Shiyou.
Judging from the results of the war, General Xu Shiyou’s suffered heavy losses on the eastern battlefield . For this reason, some people still think that General Xu Shiyou’s performance in this war was not good.
Some people think that the famous gods of war Liu Bocheng and Su Yu are still there. If they are allowed to head to Vietnam, this counterattack against Vietnam may be able to achieve more beautiful results.
Is this really the case? Deng Xiaoping and other central leaders did not choose Liu Bocheng, Su Yu and other generals.However, what kind of considerations was based on the fact that General Xu Shiyou was forced to go out to Vietnam in command of the crowd?
Why not choose Liu Bocheng and Su Yu
In 1975, Vietnam achieved North-South reunification after years of war. After the reunification of the country, with the support of the Soviet Union, Vietnam gradually exposed its ambitions for military expansion, successively invading neighboring countries such as Cambodia and Laos, and arbitrarily provoking wars.
In an attempt to become the Southeast Asian hegemon Vietnam regards China as a . In order to clear the biggest obstacle on the path of its hegemony, Vietnam launched the anti-Chinese movement , and has repeatedly provoked armed conflicts and bloodshed on the borders of our country , which seriously violated our sovereignty and people’s interests.
Chinese people who evade the anti-Chinese wave
What makes China even more chilling is that Before this, China has been actively assisting Vietnam . Many military generals in Vietnam have been taught by Chinese generals, and China has also assisted Vietnam with a large amount of materials to help them build schools, build hospitals.
However, after gaining support from the Soviet Union, Vietnam turned around and chose to be a "pawn" of the Soviet Union, and ungratefully directed the spearhead of military expansion at China.
Since Vietnam is to be the snake in the farmer and the snake, China has taken back the kindness of feeding the dog and used thunder fire to crack down on the ungrateful invaders!
In 1979, Comrade Deng Xiaoping visited the U.S. and talked about Vietnam: "Children are not obedient.Just hit it.
On February 17, 1979, China announced the launch of a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam.
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China for decades, although many founding generals have passed away one after another, the will still shine . Liu Bocheng, Xu Xiangqian When the old commander is still there, Su Yu, Huang Kecheng, Xiao Jinguang and other generals are still there, and there are many generals who are the founding generals like Xu Shiyou. Among these generals who have outstanding military exploits, Deng Xiaoping and other central leaders are outnumbered. For discussion, we will take and Xu Shiyou in command!
Deng Xiaoping and Xu Shiyou
Among these generals, Liu Bocheng, Marshal Liu Bocheng, strong _span3, and strong 10strong are considered to be the rare generals of the world. The military strategist was the most outstanding commander in China at the time, and he was also considered to be more suitable for expedition to Vietnam than Xu Shiyou in later disputes.
Marshal Liu Bocheng not only directly participated in the creation of the People's Liberation Army, but also participated in China from the Northern Expedition to liberation. A series of major wars of destiny witnessed and contributed to the unification and liberation of China.
General Su Yu is the first of the ten generals. He not only participated in several anti-siege and suppression , but successfully fought in the most dangerous environment. He also led the New Fourth Army in seven battles and seven victories, commanded and led the famous Huaihai Campaign , creating an immortal war epic.
There are many voices in the people who think that if these two men personally attacked Vietnam, would it be possible? Isn’t it just as easy as cutting vegetables?
Actually,This voice does not take into account the reality at all.
Marshal Liu Bocheng is famous, and he witnessed the rise and liberation of China and the founding of the new China. Over the years, he has participated in countless battles, large and small, and has repeatedly charged forward in the rain of bullets.
However, like every soldier who fought bloody battles in the war years, while gaining illustrious military exploits, Liu Bocheng also suffered injuries.
Marshal Liu Bocheng
In 1916, Marshal Liu Bocheng was unfortunately shot in the right eye during a battle. Because the eye surgery was very close to the brain nerves, Marshal Liu Bocheng was worried that the anesthetic would affect his brain nerves and would delay the future command of operations, and resolutely refused to use the anesthetic.
In ancient times, Yunchang was involved in scraping the bones and healed his injuries.
Marshal Liu Bocheng clenched his teeth during the operation, stupefied by perseverance and endurance to withstand the severe pain, remained awake during the operation . The German doctor who worked for him couldn't help but sighed after the operation: "I have heard of your ancient Chinese hero Guan Yunchang's legend of bone scraping and poisoning. I saw you with my own eyes today and I knew that there really were heroes like you. "
Although he had an eyeball removal operation, Marshal Liu Bocheng's eyes could hardly be seen in his later years. In addition, when the war with Vietnam broke out, Marshal Liu Bocheng was already 87 years old was very old.
Old age, injuries, and blindness are all torturing Marshal Liu Bocheng. It is unrealistic to let the old hero go to Vietnam as command.
Let’s talk about General Su Yu,Although he was two or three years younger than Xu Shiyou, he was already 72 years old at this time.
General Su Yu and General Liu Bocheng, 's body also suffered from incurable injuries due to years of battle.
General Su Yu
Su Yu was seriously injured 6 times in his life. When he participated in the Agrarian Revolutionary War, he took the lead and rushed to the forefront despite serious injuries. Even more frightening is that Su Yu was unfortunately shot in the head in a battle. Although survived, three pieces of shrapnel remained in his head for fifty-four years. He did not leave his body until he died and was cremated. . These three pieces of shrapnel have always tortured Su Yu, and even worse in his later years, Su Yu was so tortured that he could not speak with a splitting headache.
When the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam broke out, General Su Yu was still suffering from illness and suffering, and his body was no longer able to support the march.
Although the martyrs are in their twilight years and are full of enthusiasm, the physical condition of the two most outstanding military strategists in China is indeed unable to allow them to go to Vietnam . In fact, there are many people who believe that to teach the arrogant and ungrateful Vietnam does not need China to dispatch these two top and foremost military strategists. There are many outstanding generals in China. Choosing one of these people can achieve strategic goals. .
So, among these people, why is General Xu Shiyou entrusted with the important task because of his outstanding ability?
Two reasons for choosing Xu Shiyou
Among China's dazzling stars, Deng Xiaoping and other central leaders chose Xu Shiyou to travel to Vietnam for two reasons: has strong military capabilities and good health.
Xu Shiyou
Admiral Xu Shiyou used to learn boxing from a master when he was young.Later, he followed his master to Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts for several years.
Xu Shiyou devoted himself to the revolution very early after he went down the mountain. He has already appeared in the " jute uprising" in the early days of our party. At the same time, he was also an early member of the Hubei, Henan, Anhui, and Jiangsu regions. One of the creators.
Since then, Xu Shiyou has participated in the Agrarian Revolutionary War, Anti-Japanese War, and Liberation War , making great contributions to China's revolution and peaceful liberation.
In 1928, Xu Shiyou joined the 11th Army of the Red Army. Xu Shiyou was bold and courageous. He was not afraid of death on the battlefield. He rushed forward against the fierce gunpowder and gunfire, and his fierce momentum frightened the enemy with fear. The brave Xu Shiyou is often selected by the chief as the killer to complete the assault mission.
Xu Shiyou punching
Because of his martial arts, Xu Shiyou's individual combat ability is extremely powerful. At that time, the Red Army was outdated in weapons and equipment and lacked ammunition. It often carried out night and close combat with the enemy. This made Xu Shiyou, a martial artist and courageous man, like a fish in water. He carried a big knife and rushed forward. The knife kept reaping the enemy’s life in light and extinction, and made his famous name, Xu Shiyou_ The name span3span made the enemy frightened.
Xu Shiyou relied on the courageous and courageous spirit to fight all the way in the sea of blood in the corpse mountain and make achievements.In the second cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, Xu Shiyou, who has made outstanding achievements, stood out and became the commander of the Red Army .
Xu Shiyou is a typical fierce fighter, he is not afraid of death in war, and his temper is very hard. He has always been unconvinced except Mao Zedong. But when it comes to the battlefield, Xu Shiyou never loses his temper.
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Xu Shiyou was appointed deputy brigade commander of the 386 brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. Under the leadership of Chen Geng, Xu Shiyou continued to charge forward bravely. He obeyed Chen Geng's orders very much and assisted Chen Geng in many beautiful battles.
Xu Shiyou
With the cooperation of these two fierce comrades, 386 brigade in the Xiangcheng ambush in southern Hebei, won more than 250 enemies at a slight price of 50 casualties. Brilliant record.
This big victory was the perfect example of our army’s first successful ambush against the Japanese in the plains. It greatly encouraged the resistance of the soldiers. Not only was it commended by the Eighth Route Army headquarters, but also was guarded by the Kuomintang general of the war zone commander at that time. Huang and Chiang Kai-shek personally reported awards.
In this battle, Xu Shiyou personally came to the frontline commander and proved his command and leadership ability with his outstanding results. He played a majestic and prestigious name for the Eighth Route Army!
Later, Xu Shiyou was appointed as the commander of the Jiaodong Military Region. With his outstanding command ability, he successfully eliminated many Japanese puppet troops and bandit bullies.
With his vigorous military style and brave and strong means of destroying the enemy, Xu Shiyou has become famous in the Jiaodong area and has been respected and respected by the people of Jiaodong. Many aspiring young people joined the Eighth Route Army because of him.The troops they formed developed and expanded under the leadership of Xu Shiyou, and later in the Liberation War they played a thunderous and prestigious name- Huaye Iron Army Nine Columns!
Xu Shiyou
During the War of Liberation, Xu Shiyou fought in Chen Yi, Su Yu's subordinate battles, Laiwu Pursuit, _span_span_span_span_span3 Span_span_span_span_span_span_span_span_span_span_span and other major battles The figure of his bloody fight. Excellent individual combat ability and command ability made Xu Shiyou invincible. directly annihilated the 74th division of the KMT's ace army in the Menglianggu campaign!
In 1948, Xu Shiyou led his troops through eight days and nights of hard work. successfully conquered Jinan, Shandong , and wiped out more than 100,000 Kuomintang troops in one fell swoop, and successfully completed the military commission’s orders. basically achieved Shandong Province’s Fully liberated.
Throughout the general Xu Shiyou's military career, I have to praise him as a rare fighter , a fighter who is invincible on the battlefield!
Because General Xu Shiyou was so brave on the battlefield, many people ignored his commanding ability, thinking that he was brave but not resourceful.
Xu Shiyou
Xu Shiyou's command and operation are the same as the charge and battle, all with his distinctive personal characteristics .He often adopts the method of "dividing troops into multiple paths and attacking the main force" , using unrivaled aura to face the enemy head-on, fighting head-on like a sharp knife, straight into the enemy's heart!
This kind of hard-handed combat method is not common. It seems to lack strategy and flexibility, but it is not.
As the saying goes, what kind of general does bring with what kind of soldier , Xu Shiyou, a fierce general, has the same combat style as him, so he is more suitable for them. Under the leadership of Xu Shiyou, these fighters went ahead, , no matter what the enemy is, the copper skin and iron bones can be crushed!
And usually after a tough battle, Xu Shiyou's troops are not only not fatigued, but also more vigorous and vigorous.
Perhaps it is such a direct and simple way of fighting that makes people think that Xu Shiyou is just a fierce general and lacks strategy. This is really a big misunderstanding.
Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping and other central leaders are very aware of General Xu Shiyou’s command and combat capabilities, and believe that the ability of General Xu Shiyou to travel to Vietnam can accomplish the strategic goal as soon as possible. Although Xu Shiyou was not young at that time, his physical fitness was very good due to his years of martial arts practice, and he was fully qualified to command the frontline battlefield.
Based on these considerations, Deng Xiaoping resolutely appointed Xu Shiyou to head to Vietnam. Admiral Xu Shiyou is not the choice of the Central Military Commission to retreat, but the trust and trust he has gained with his prestigious reputation and hard work for many years.
Xu Shiyou’s command in the battle against Vietnam’s Eastern Front
After General Xu Shiyou led the troops to Vietnam, he continued to exert his previous fierce combat style.It took only one month for to perfectly complete the attack plan and achieve the strategic goal.
The "Trinity" trumpeted in northern Vietnam directly died down under the stormy attack of Admiral Xu Shiyou and was completely broken. In addition, Admiral Xu Shiyou also destroyed a large number of power stations, military bases and military sites such as the ammunition depot in Vietnam, and used thunder means to strike and deter the arrogant Vietnamese invaders.
What's more pleasing is that the combat troops against Vietnam have also recovered a lot of the materials previously provided to Vietnam by China selflessly.
Before the war, Vietnam was full of confidence and clamored for to "fight to Nanning for the Spring Festival" . After Admiral Xu Shiyou went to the battlefield, he directly knocked their clamor back into his stomach!
The controversial point for General Xu Shiyou in this battle was that the casualties were too large, and it was believed that it was due to the unfavorable command of General Xu Shiyou.
In fact, looking at the entire course of the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, we can find that there were many shortcomings in the People's Liberation Army at that time.
First: Compared with before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has declined.
After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, China has not experienced large-scale battles for many years. At that time, the military training and combat readiness were inadequate, the tactics were outdated, and the cooperation between different arms was insufficient.
Second: The weather is uncomfortable, weapons and equipment are outdated, and there is a lack of targeted equipment.
The tropical climate at the battlefield against Vietnam,Most of them are mountains and jungles. The soldiers of the People's Liberation Army are very uncomfortable with the combat environment. Many soldiers have had serious adverse reactions, and their physical discomfort has seriously affected the combat. Compared with Vietnam, which is familiar with the environment and has the advantage of local combat, the PLA is in a very disadvantaged position.
At the same time, the People's Liberation Army has no weapons and equipment suitable for combat in tropical jungle environments, which has suffered a big loss compared to Vietnam, which was provided with advanced equipment by the Soviet Union.
Third: I did not realize the madness of the Vietnamese army has no bottom line.
During the counterattack against Vietnam in self-defense, China had not had a large-scale war for a long time, but Vietnam did not. Vietnam, which has been in war for many years, has evolved into a crazy fighting nation with all soldiers , and their old and weak women and children will participate in the war. At the beginning of the battle, the old and weak women and children in Vietnam even used the PLA’s kindness to carry out surprise attacks and assassinations.
From this behavior, we can see that Vietnam at the time was without a bottom line , and the Chinese People's Liberation Army learned this through bloody lessons. The People's Liberation Army suffered a great loss in the early stages of the war.
In addition, many military system problems have also been exposed in the war against Vietnam, such as the level of command, the coordination of uploading and issuing, logistics supplies, and so on.
From these objective issues, the poor performance of the People's Liberation Army in the Eastern Front cannot be entirely blamed on General Xu Shiyou. The Eastern Front battle record should not be described as a tragic victory.
Take history as a mirror, learn lessons and make progress. After the end of the self-defense and counterattack war against Vietnam, our army was able to discover and face these problems squarely, and actively improved and improved. accelerated the pace of military modernization.
Statue of General Xu Shiyou
General Xu Shiyou faced a lot of criticism after returning home after completing his strategic goals. At that time, the old general was under a lot of psychological pressure, and he even repeated the battles in his heart over and over again, analyzing the gains and losses again and again. The days when it was held up by public opinion were very difficult. In the words of the old general, "dark black" .
Regarding the last battle in his life, General Xu Shiyou, who was invincible in his life, said: "In this battle, the Central Military Commission said that I fought well. The outside world and the comrades below have different opinions. This is not uncommon. Let the cadres and the masses and the history of later generations comment on the right and wrong."
I have spent my entire life, fighting bloody battles, and making the right and wrong, leaving it to future generations to comment!
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