Humane measures for the Red Army's treatment of prisonersDuring the Jinggangshan period, the Chinese Red Army formulated a series of policies towards prisoners, including measures such as not beating, scolding, and not paying out of pocket. These policies reflect the preferential treatment and humanitarianism of the squadron towards prisoners. Treat the wounded captives even more, and respect their wishes, accept those who are willing to stay, and let those who are not willing to stay go home. During the War of Liberation, the Red Army implemented a new policy towards prisoners, including liberation or retention, prisoner education, and bold use. Especially after the Battle of Menglianggu, the policy towards prisoners is even more concerning. What is the meaning behind these initiatives?First, the outcome of the Battle of Menglianggu turned the tide of the battle and made the handling of prisoners crucial.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Communist Party and the Kuomintang cooperated in order to jointly fight against the Japanese invaders. However, with the victory of the war, the contradictions between the two parties gradually intensified. The Communist Party wanted to establish a coalition**, while the Kuomintang preferred to build *** In order to gain more time to prepare, the Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek deceived the people into signing the Double Tenth Agreement, but then immediately tore up the agreement, marking the outbreak of the Liberation War. Under these circumstances, it was particularly important to treat the prisoners in the Battle of Menglianggu. Secondly, the prisoners in the Battle of Menglianggu had rich combat experience and complete equipment. As the main force of Chiang Kai-shek, this unit participated in the Northern and Southern Campaigns and performed well in many operations to encircle and suppress the Red Army.
Their combat experience and equipment made them extremely valuable captives. And the Chinese Red Army's policy towards these prisoners showed the humanity and tolerance of the squadron. After the victory, the Chinese Red Army did not impose severe punishment on these prisoners, but improved their treatment and respected their human rights. Such an attitude not only reflects the openness and magnanimity of the squadron, but also sets a good example for the international community. In fact, the kind treatment of prisoners was not limited to the Chinese Red Army, and many countries and regions also developed relevant policies. For example, the Geneva Conventions provide for fundamental human rights guarantees for prisoners of war, require that prisoners be treated humanely, that they must not be humiliated or beaten, and that they be accorded living conditions commensurate with their treatment.
Thus, the Chinese Red Army's policy towards prisoners reflected the international community's common pursuit of humanitarianism. In today's society, respecting human rights and treating prisoners well has become the consensus of the international community. The Chinese Red Army's preferential treatment of prisoners undoubtedly demonstrated the humanistic care and tolerant mind of the squadron, and also established a new image for the international community. It is hoped that in future wars, all the leading teams will be able to treat the prisoners with a more tolerant and humane attitude and make greater contributions to world peace and development. The Chinese Liberation War was a fierce contest, with the Kuomintang and the Communist Party vying for dominance of the country. Among them, the 74th Division was once the most outstanding unit in the Kuomintang army. However, after the years of the Anti-Japanese War, they finally chose to change their beliefs and make outstanding contributions to the cause of the Communist Party.
In 1937, Japan launched the Lugou Bridge Incident, and the Chinese nation faced unprecedented difficulties. Under the call of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party to jointly resist Japan, they decided to join hands to fight against foreign enemies. However, as the fighting gradually escalated, the predicament of the 74th Division became more and more severe. Despite facing twice the enemy's strength, they were still undaunted and stubbornly resisted, buying precious time for China's anti-Japanese war cause. However, the cruelty of the war also made them eventually become Chiang's executioners and become prisoners of the Communists. The Communists were unwilling to give up these captives, choosing instead to educate them and eventually use them to participate in the liberation war. After many ideological educations, these soldiers gradually gave up their loyalty to the Kuomintang and turned to the leadership of the Communist Party, making outstanding contributions to the victory of the Liberation War.
In the annals of China's Liberation War, such a transformation is not an isolated case. At that time, many soldiers and people recognized the corruption and backwardness of the Kuomintang, and saw clearly the fact that only the Communist Party could save China. Under the leadership of the Communist Party, a large number of soldiers and people actively threw themselves into the liberation struggle and spared no effort for the cause of the country's liberation. In the course of the Liberation War, people have seen the care and attention of these soldiers, and also seen their trust and support. It is precisely with this mutual understanding and support that they have dedicated their blood and strength to contribute their own strength to the cause of the motherland. In this history, we have seen the transformation of one ordinary soldier after another, whose choices and beliefs have changed the fate of entire eras.
The Kuomintang and the Communist Party have waged decades of fierce competition for their respective ideals and goals, and among them, the choices and changes of every ordinary person are a brilliant landscape in this history.