There are always little-known stories in war, such as the touching moment when a female hygienist bandages a wounded volunteer on the battlefield. However, when we look back at history, we find that there are many dramatic episodes, such as the entry of the Eight-Nation Coalition into Beijing in 1900, when the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain became the mediators of the Treaty of Xincho. This history reveals a breathtaking diplomatic approach that makes one marvel at the generous reparations that the "mediator" received after the signing of the treaty.
The Eight-Nation Coalition had wreaked havoc in Beijing, but when they felt that their interests were limited, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain appeared as mediators. Seeing this, the Empress Dowager Cixi agreed to 4500 million plus interest for a total of 9800 million taels of ** "Xincho Treaty". However, the most surprising thing is that the Netherlands actually succeeded in obtaining hundreds of millions of taels of compensation through the means of abduction and abduction, and became the winner in that diplomacy.
However, the wheels of history continue to roll forward. Back in 1950, when the United States rallied its forces again to war with China, the Netherlands sent a battalion of 819 men and a destroyer to join the coalition**. Perhaps with the mentality of making a fortune 50 years ago, but this time, the Netherlands met a completely different opponent - New China and the People's Volunteers. On the battlefield, the Volunteers not only successfully defeated the Dutch reinforcements, but also completely shattered the Dutch dream of making a fortune. This history tells us that in the face of New China, the small country of the Netherlands can no longer count on easy profits.
In 1951, the Volunteer Army faced a counterattack by the United Army, and the headquarters decided to adopt the tactics of "putting the west on top of the east" to counterattack. On the battlefield, the 117th Division in the eastern battlefield first defeated the United ** through the old method of interspersed detours, and then made a big detour to the western battlefield. In this battle, the Chinese army showed great tactical and combat effectiveness. The 117th Division fought a fierce battle in the summer, successfully eliminating 3,350 men, including 768 men from the Dutch battalion. This battle was not only a powerful counterattack to the enemy, but also a vivid embodiment of the tactical flexibility and combat effectiveness of the squadron.
The miracles and helplessness of the war are evocative. The 117th Division, as the trump card in the squadron, once performed well during the Liberation War, and on the Korean battlefield, they once again proved their extraordinary combat effectiveness. In a tank battle, the Volunteers used clever tactics to successfully stop the enemy attack by blowing up the vanguard tanks with cluster grenades. The victory in this battle was not only a fatal blow to the enemy, but also a powerful proof of the military strength of the squadron.
However, the course of history has not stood still. We are profoundly aware that war is not only a confrontation of blood and fire, but also a contest of strength between countries. On the Korean battlefield, the squadron showed strong combat effectiveness, successfully defeated the United Army, and made great achievements in safeguarding national dignity and security. The Netherlands, on the other hand, had won a handsome reparations in the diplomatic struggle, but it hit a nail on the battlefield and had to recognize its weak position in front of New China.
Overall, this history reveals the means of diplomacy between states and the military wisdom of war. Unlike the skillful mediation at the time of the signing of the treaty, the contest on the battlefield is more brutal and real. The performance of the squadron on the Korean battlefield demonstrated to the world the military strength and indomitable will of a powerful country. The Netherlands, on the other hand, had profited from diplomacy, but in the baptism of war, they had to face up to their limitations. The lesson of this history is that the contest between countries is not just a matter of paper, but also needs the support of strength.