As we all know, Zhou Xihan is a general with outstanding achievements in the history of our army, and he became the founding lieutenant general in 1955. Someone once made a very interesting evaluation of his life: "Standing proud, fighting is like embroidery."
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Zhou Xihan, as a fierce general under General Chen Geng, led his troops to bravely resist the Japanese army many times, leaving many wonderful battle stories. In particular, it is worth mentioning the battle of Yangerling, which was full of twists and turns, and the general found that something was wrong under his swollen eyes, and by the way, he fought a battle and became a thunderous rescuer, making great contributions to our army.
On September 2, 1940, the three major leaders of the Eighth Route Army received urgent information that more than 6,000 Japanese troops were sweeping around Mafang and were about to reach Juanyugou. Faced with this threat, after Zhou Xihan learned the news in the middle of the night, he did not hesitate to decide to block the Japanese army and defend the head office.
At that time, the combat unit in charge of the head of the guard was limited, with only two battalions, and had to cover the transfer of more than 300 wounded. Once the Japanese army discovered the location of the institution, the consequences were unimaginable. This heavy task fell on the 129th Division's special service battalion, and the battalion commander felt that the situation was serious and did not dare to be sloppy.
Zhou Xihan didn't know it at this time, and he was still performing another task. He had been fighting for more than ten consecutive days, and on the order of Chief Liu Deng, he led his troops to Lujiazhuang to cover the transfer of the local people to safety. Next, he had an important combat mission, cooperating with the 385th Brigade to eliminate the Japanese troops in the Shiguai area.
Late at night on September 1, Zhou Xihan led the 16th and 38th regiments of the left column to march to the southeast high ground of Songta. Both eyes were swollen from continuous fighting, and they even needed help to walk.
At around 3 o'clock in the morning, he was still thinking about the details of the operation to fight in Shiguai. Suddenly, there was a strange sound in my ears. He climbed up the hill to look, and found that there was a fire in the direction of the Juanyugou, and the people and horses were noisy. Zhou Xihan was secretly surprised in his heart: "Something is wrong!."That direction is where our army is stationed!”
He quickly judged that although there was movement in Juanyugou, it was not a battle, and it may be that the troops learned that the Japanese army was attacking and was moving. With his military sense, he realized that the Japanese army was still on the way, and he had to set up a position on the Yangerling line to buy time for the transfer of his brother troops.
At the critical juncture, Zhou Xihan decided not to directly reinforce Juanyugou, but to delay the Japanese army on the Yangerling line, which became the key factor in rescuing the three major leaders. His calm determination made his troops a thunderbolt rescuer.
The 16th and 38th regiments were quickly deployed in Yangerling and the nearby hills, desperately rushing to repair the fortifications. At dawn, more than 500 Japanese troops launched a fierce attack, and Yangerling was lost. At this time, the commander of the special agent battalion sent by ** also arrived at Yangerling, and Zhou Xihan learned that the three major leaders were in danger.
That's worth it!Zhou Xihan was taken aback and ordered the 38th Regiment to reinforce the 16th Regiment and recapture Yangerling at all costs. Under his personal command, the position was returned to the hands of our army, forming an impregnable wall to protect the organs of the three major leaders.
However, the main forces of the Japanese army were transferred and launched a fierce attack on our troops. Our army is exhausted, and the enemy has enough food and equipment. In extremely difficult and dangerous situations, Zhou Xihan held his position and commanded three regiments to engage in fierce battles with the enemy.
Instead of fighting the enemy brutally, he fought in batches, keeping part of the battle and allowing the other part to rest, giving the troops a chance to breathe. In the 15-hour fierce battle, the troops led by him destroyed more than 300 enemies.
At about 9 o'clock that night, Chief Liu Deng sent an order: The three major leaders have been safely transferred and can withdraw from the battle. Zhou Xihan was overjoyed and led his troops to leave Yangerling, counted the results and found that a total of more than 300 enemies were destroyed.
The next day, the troops met with the three major leaders' organs, and many leaders praised Zhou Xihan for leading his troops to become a thunderous rescuer. In this battle, Zhou Xihan showed extraordinary military vision and incomparably firm willpower, and became a heroic general in the history of our army.
General Zhou Xihan's heroic deeds are awe-inspiring, and his resolute determination and outstanding command in the Battle of Yangerling have become a good story in the history of our army. After receiving urgent information in the middle of the night, the general did not hesitate to choose to block the Japanese army and defend the three major leaders' organs, showing outstanding military vision and firm leadership.
Zhou Xihan's calm judgment is impressive. In the face of the enemy's attack, he did not blindly reinforce Juanyugou, but set up a position on the front line of Yangerling, which bought precious time for the transfer of brother troops. This kind of decisiveness and military sense not only rescued the three major leaders, but also demonstrated his extraordinary military talent at a critical juncture.
During the battle, although Zhou Xihan's troops were exhausted, he skillfully maintained the continuity of the battle with the strategy of fighting in batches. This flexible tactic enabled the troops to hold their positions under the fierce offensive of the enemy, and eventually destroyed more than 300 enemies. His courage and determination were on full display under extreme pressure.
It is worth noting that General Zhou Xihan did not adopt the method of brutally fighting with the enemy in the battle, but skillfully let some of the soldiers rest, maintaining the long-lasting combat capability of the entire army. This ability to remain calm and command scientifically under high pressure allowed the troops to resist stubbornly under difficult conditions and ultimately won the battle.
The battle was not just a military victory, but a vivid display of perseverance and bravery. General Zhou Xihan's proud standing and fighting like embroidery have demonstrated the excellent quality and outstanding ability of our generals. His resolute decision at the critical moment has become a bright pearl in the history of our army, and will forever shine in the glory of the years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Finally, looking back on this period of history, we should cherish and inherit such a heroic spirit. General Zhou Xihan's deeds are not only an example for soldiers, but also an inspiration to each of us, no matter what kind of pressure we face, as long as we maintain the quality of calm, decisive and tenacious, we can face difficulties, overcome difficulties, and create our own glory. His story inspires us to strive for excellence in life and strive for a better future.
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