As a unit with a number of soldiers from 110,000 to 1 million in three years, the Fourth Field Army was born from the Northeast, all the way to North China, Central China, and Hainan Island, liberating more than half of the new China, which is our country. The army with the most impressive record in the People's Liberation Army.
And this record is not only derived from Lin Biao's military command ability, but also has nothing to do with his strong generals.
Who are the ten under Lin Biao's command? Who is the first fierce player among them?
The tenth fierce general Zhong Wei
Zhong Wei was born in Pingjiang, Hunan. He joined the regiment at the age of 17 and the party at the age of 19. He just joined the army and did political propaganda work.
As the General Secretary of the 12th Regiment of the 4th Division, Zhong Wei led his troops to participate in the 1-5th anti-siege and the subsequent Long March.
After arriving in northern Shaanxi and serving as the director of the Political Department of the 78th Division for a period of time, he led the troops to carry out the Eastern and Western Expeditions. It can be said that he performed well during the Anti-Japanese War.
The same was true in the War of Liberation. Zhong Wei was able to liberate the Northeast and march into the Central South. Zhong Wei can be said to have contributed a lot.
Zhong Wei's most famous experience is none other than three trips to the south of the Yangtze.
In the process of fighting the Kuomintang in 1946, Zhong Wei led his troops across the Songhua River three times and dealt a heavy blow to the Kuomintang. His reputation was well-known.
After the founding of New China, Zhong Wei was responsible for the construction of the air force. He was one of the founders of the Chinese Air Force and was later awarded the rank of major general.
At the same time, Zhong Wei is also a well-known role model for clean government. His cousin stole a cow and was sentenced to 5 years in prison by the local court. The local government asked him if he had any comments, but he took the table without saying anything.
"Of course I have an opinion. The family members of cadres are severely punished for breaking the law. Please change 5 years to 7 years!"
The ninth fierce general He Jinnian
As one of the founders of the Northern Shaanxi Red Army , He Jinnian has become a thorn in the enemy's eyes since the establishment of the Northern Shaanxi guerrillas. He Jinnian's efforts are indispensable to survive and grow tenaciously on that piece of land.
In addition, during the War of Liberation, he led his troops across the Mudanjiang River three times, through the forest sea and snowfields, and eliminated the gangs known as the four wonders of the Northern Manchurian bandits and consolidated our army. In the rear of the Northeast People's Liberation Army, he himself has been commended many times for this.
In addition, because he has a firm will to fight and is good at boosting morale, there are many heroes under his command. The typical one is Dong Cunrui who bombs bunker with explosives.
In 1955, He Jinnian was awarded the rank of major general.
Wu Kehua, the eighth fierce general
Wu Kehua participated in the peasant riots in his hometown when he was 15 years old. At the age of 16, he joined the Red Army and the Communist Party to find a way out for himself and for the well-being of the people.
During the Anti-Japanese War, in addition to fighting the Japanese invaders stubbornly, he was better known for participating in the consolidation and development of the Jiaodong Anti-Japanese Base.
During the War of Liberation, he successively participated in many tough battles such as the Battle of Pingjin, the Battle of Crossing the River, the Battle of Hengbao, and the Battle of Guangxi. By virtue of his achievements, he rose to the position of commander of the 41st Army of the 4th Field Army.
After the founding of New China, in addition to serving as commander in major military districts, Wu Kehua also participated in the construction of artillery units and railway units. The results were remarkable. Therefore, was awarded the rank of lieutenant general in 1955.
What is interesting is that when Wu Kehua joined the Red Army, he was not old, but his personality was extremely mature. He was nicknamed "Little Adult". He was known for his stability, accuracy, fineness, and ruthlessness in the war. He was once known by General Hua Nan. Write a poem to praise "Southern Sky One Pillar".
The seventh strongman Liang Xingchu
Liang Xingchu was forced to drop out of school due to family reasons, and he was deeply oppressed and exploited by fighting for a living. Although this experience was hard, it hardened his will.
After joining the Red Army in 1930, Liang Xingchu started as a small soldier and achieved the position of regimental commander during the Red Army period. Because of his tough combat style, personal bravery, and good use of strategy, he was able to use his strategy during the Anti-Japanese War and the Liberation War. The performance is also extremely brilliant.
At the beginning of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the 38th Army of the Volunteer Army led by Liang Xianchu did not perform well at the beginning, and was even criticized by Mr. Peng.
However, Liang Xingchu knew the shame and was brave. He performed very well in the subsequent wars, especially in the second battle between China and the United States. His 38th Army established outstanding meritorious services. Even Mr. Peng personally wrote a telegram to commend them. ,
"Long live the Chinese People's Volunteers! Long live the 38th Army!"
As a result, the 38th Army won the "Long Live Army" reputation.Liang Xianchu also fully proved his ability.
The sixth fierce general Li Tianyou
Li Tianyou was born in Lingui, Guangxi. He entered the Gui army when he was 14 years old, so he knew the taste of the army early.
During the Agrarian Revolution, Li Tianyou served as platoon commander, special service company commander and regimental commander of the Red Army of Workers and Peasants. Before participating in the Long March, he had been promoted to commander of the Red Army and was one of the oldest senior generals in our army. one.
During the Anti-Japanese War, he led his troops to participate in the Pingxingguan battle and annihilated the Japanese Banhuan Division more than 1,000 people . Later, he moved to the Luliang Mountain area and opened up the anti-Japanese base area in southwest Shanxi.
In the subsequent War of Liberation, he was the highest in the position of deputy commander of the 13th Corps. Due to his seniority and high achievements, was awarded the rank of founding general in 1955.
To say that General Li Tianyou’s most popular experience was to fight against Japanese invaders and Dashan bandits. In the Battle of Pingxingguan, the troops he would be under were the main attack group, and as for the later Guangxi suppression bandits , He frustrated Bai Chongxi’s conspiracy more positively, which shows that he not only has theories, but also has a very rich practice.
The Fifth General Liu Yalou
On April 8, 1910, Liu Yalou was born in Wuping, Fujian. As a general who studied at the Anti-Japanese Red Army University and Frunzhi Military Academy, Liu Yalou has a solid military theory. This is particularly evident in many of his subsequent battles.
In his long revolutionary career, there are many bright spots. When the Soviet area fought against encirclement and suppression five times, he fought bravely and crossed the Chishui River of Wujiang.When he captured Luding Bridge, he did his part.
Going to the south of the Yangtze River three times and protecting Linjiang four times shows his wisdom and his bravery by participating in tough battles such as the Battle of Liaoshen and Pingjin.
Anyone who understands Liu Yalou's arduousness knows that he attaches great importance to strategy when he fights, and is good at making decisions and then moving. Therefore, he has won many battles and can be called a victorious general.
After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Liu Yalou served as commander of the Air Force and Deputy Minister of National Defense. He played an important role in the modernization of my country’s Air Force and was awarded the rank of general in 1955.
Han Xianchu
Han Xianchu, the founding general has many titles, you can call him "The founder of the 40th army" _strong9span "Strike the madman" , the fighting style is just one word, that is fierce, few people on the battlefield dare to confront him head-on.
In addition to his outstanding performance in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, Han Xianchu's greatest contribution was in the resistance to US aggression and aid to Korea.
The first, second, third, and fourth battles of the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea were all commanded by him, especially the two middle battles. His decision can be said to have played a decisive role in the victory of our army.
is precisely because of this, he has won the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea First Class National Flag Medal and First Class Freedom and Independence Medal, and he is a witness of the friendly relations between China and North Korea.
Interestingly, he and Xu Shiyou once called "the two hegemons of the People's Liberation Army" ,When someone asked Xu Shiyou who he admired most in the army, Xu Shiyou answered Han Xianchu's name without even thinking about it. As for the reason, "he has courage and strategy" .
Deng Hua, the third fierce general
Deng Hua, who joined the Chinese Communist Party at the age of 17, is one of the rare "two-faced talents" in our army .
The two sides here refer to the political and military aspects. Deng Hua’s talents in these two aspects are both outstanding. The former is mainly reflected in the first half of the Anti-Japanese War and the Liberation War. At that time, he was mainly engaged in political work. The is also quite outstanding.
The latter is mainly reflected in the second half of the Liberation War and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Even the liberation of Hainan Island was personally commanded by him. It can be seen that Deng Hua was truly in the fight.
What is even more praiseworthy is that Deng Hua has always assisted Mr. Peng during the 1-5 campaigns to resist US aggression and aid Korea. During Mr. Peng’s return to China, he served as acting commander. It can be said that he has won the trust of our party. In 1955, he was awarded the rank of general, and he deserved it.
The second fierce general Huang Kecheng
Although his family was poor since childhood, Huang Kecheng had lofty ambitions, so he joined the Communist Party of China at the age of 23, and later participated in the Northern Expedition and the Southern Hunan Uprising. The oldest group of revolutionary generals in China.
used to go to Jinggangshan with Marshal Zhu De, Marshal Chen Yi and others. During the Red Army period, he had already taken the position of legion commander and director of the political department.
During the time of the Red Army, Huang Kecheng demonstrated his outstanding strategic vision, opposed to attacking central cities and opposing left-leaning adventurism.Even if he himself was attacked at the time, he did not waver at all.
During the Anti-Japanese Period, he was mainly responsible for the work of the Organization Department. He also led the troops to participate in guerrilla struggles, which can be described as both civil and military.
As for the War of Liberation, he also made outstanding contributions to the liberation of the Northeast, so was awarded the rank of general in 1955.
First strongman Xiao Jinguang
Xiao Jinguang joined the Communist Party of China when he was 19 years old, and later served as the representative of the division party, the chief of staff of the SAR Military Commission, the head of the military department, and the commander of the military region.
once led the troops to fight Shenyang, encircle Peking, cross north China, cross the Yangtze River, occupy Wuhan, and enter Changsha. It can be said that "the best fighter in the four wilds" Deserved.
After the founding of New China, Xiao Jinguang’s most outstanding contribution is to promote the modernization of the navy. It can be said that he is the founder and one of the most important developers of the Chinese navy. He was awarded the rank of general in 1955. At that time, no one in the four wilds refused to accept.
Although there are high and low achievements of the above-mentioned 10 strong generals, the so-called "heroes made by the times" cannot be used to confirm their abilities only by achievements and rankings.
Moreover, their patriotic enthusiasm is the same. They are all our country's great revolutionary generals of the older generation. They deserve our respect and memory, and pay tribute to the great Shiye! Tribute to the older generation of revolutionaries!
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