The veteran dictated that I worked as a guard for Yang Guofu and revealed the story of the 48th Artillery Regiment participating in the Volunteer Army
Veteran's oral account: As a guard for Yang Guofu, the 48th Artillery Regiment revealed the true experience of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea.
In 1950, when the Korean War broke out, the Chinese People's Volunteers bravely participated in the war, defending peace and defending neighboring countries without hesitation. I, then a young soldier of the 48th Artillery Regiment, followed Commander Yang Guofu and became his personal guard.
In those days, we were not blindly followed, but given responsibility. As the Eighth Artillery Division rushed to Korea, I witnessed with my own eyes the smoke of the beacon fire in the land of Korea, and also witnessed the proud achievements of the volunteers.
Adventures in the Dynasty:
I recall that in October 1951, our 48th Artillery Regiment set off from Ning'an County and headed for North Korea. Anton was stationed with anti-aircraft artillery units of the Soviet army, protecting the bridge over the Yalu River. I felt the hardships of military life, and experienced several journeys into North Korea, each time it was like crossing the edge of life and death.
Along the way, we experienced air raids and bombing by enemy planes, and we were not only soldiers, but also ordinary people living in the flames of war. In the face of the ferocious attack of enemy planes, we can only rely on our own wisdom and courage to find the best hiding place. Along the way, we fought, sweated, and had many tears.
The tenacity and fearlessness of the volunteers:
The Volunteer Army is an iron-blooded brother on the battlefield and a passionate guardian. In the mountains of Korea, we learned to take advantage of the terrain and, through camouflage, reduce the probability of detection of enemy aircraft. This is not because we have the so-called superiority in equipment, but out of a deep love for the Motherland.
The 48th Artillery Regiment, as part of the Eighth Artillery Division, tenaciously advanced. Despite all the difficulties, we were able to cope with them positively and stay calm. The pressure on the battlefield tempers our will, makes us stronger, and we stand up and be fearless no matter what danger we face.
Truth in the war:
One day in 1951, enemy planes suddenly bombed our station, and the troops dug air-raid shelters and gun truck shelters at the foot of the mountain, and all the artillery went into the fortifications to hide. Enemy planes flew very low, one after the other, rushing in. My comrades-in-arms, armed with semi-automatic rifles, fought back as best we could, under pressure.
In this fierce air battle, we wrote with blood, although the speed of the enemy planes was very fast, although we set the advance amount, we still fought hard to meet the attack. This is not only a war, but also our firm protection of the motherland and the heroic struggle of the volunteers in the face of adversity.
Returning home with mixed feelings:
With the end of the war, we returned to our homeland with a full burden of glory and hardship. I once returned to China for a vacation, traveled the streets and alleys of Beijing, and witnessed the strength of the motherland. At the Huairen Hall in Beijing, we attended the ceremony of conferring the titles of marshals and generals, and at that moment, we deeply felt the honor and dignity of the country.
After returning home, we participated in the military parade and felt the strength and unity of the motherland. On the National Day of 1955, we returned to China as a delegation of volunteers and participated in the celebration of the sixth anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Excursions to scenic spots in Beijing, visits to the Beihai, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace, all these are unforgettable memories in the hearts of our soldiers.
The glory days of the 48th Artillery Regiment:
This period of history, like the glorious years of the 48th Artillery Regiment, is full of our deep affection for the motherland. The dedication of the volunteers has laid the foundation for our peaceful life today. The 48th Artillery Regiment was sharpened and indomitable in the war, showing the perseverance and responsibility of the Chinese people.
Every soldier of the 48th Artillery Regiment is a hero and a staunch. We are not renderers of war, but guardians of peace. Our blood and sweat have not only soaked the land of the DPRK, but also poured the prosperity of the motherland.
Conclusion: Looking back, this history is not only the legend of the 48th Artillery Regiment, but also the heroic song of the entire Chinese people. Although we are old, the blood in our hearts is still hot. This is not only the pride of our soldiers, but also a portrayal of the unremitting efforts of the Chinese people for the country and the people.
Today's peace is not easy to come by, and it is the result of the struggle of generations of soldiers. We, veterans of the 48th Artillery Regiment, proudly say: we were once heroic fighters, we have always been the guardians of peace. No matter how the years change, our original intention remains the same, we will always love this land, love our dear motherland!