In 1985, China carried out a million-dollar disarmament and retained 24 armies for the reorganization of composite group armies. The 41st Army of the Guangzhou Military Region also underwent this historic change, however, in this reorganization, the heroic and combative 122nd Division was abolished. What is the reason for the withdrawal of this unit with great achievements from the stage of history?
The 122nd Division: a model regiment of brave and good fighting.
The history of the 122nd Division can be traced back to 1945, when the Shandong Military Region mobilized part of its forces to advance into the Northeast, and the predecessor units of the 122nd Division participated in the formation of the 11th Division of the 4th Column of the Northeast Democratic Alliance Army. After the baptism of many battles, this unit emerged in the War of Liberation as a "heroic and good fighting model regiment" and became a heroic model unit with a reputation throughout the army.
In October 1952, the 122nd Division underwent organizational changes, but still maintained an excellent record. In the 1979 counterattack against Vietnam, the division launched an attack at the request of the army commander, successfully annihilated the enemy army, opened key roads, and provided strong support for the main force. After the war, the 122nd Division was commended by the ** Military Commission, and 2 units and 3 individuals were awarded honorary titles.
Why was the 122nd Division abolished?Analysis of the two reasons.
However, in 1985, during the period of the million-dollar disarmament, the 122nd Division was ordered to be withdrawn. This has attracted widespread attention, and some people have wondered why this exemplary group of brave and combative people has become a victim of the disarmament listThe author believes that the abolition of the 122nd Division may involve two reasons.
First, the principle of "cutting the new and retaining the old".
Although the 122nd Division had great achievements, it was slightly inferior to the 1st Division. In the Tashan Blockade Battle, the predecessors of these two divisions performed well, and they made frequent contributions in the counterattack against Vietnam. In addition, the 122nd Division has a relatively short divisional history and a weak foundation in military history. Our army has always attached great importance to the inheritance of military history, and usually gives priority to retaining those units with a glorious military history. This is in line with the general principle of "cutting the new and retaining the old". It is worth noting that the 54th Army of the Guangzhou Military Region also dismantled the 161st Division, which had a relatively short history, during the same period, which was similar to the fate of the 122nd Division.
2. Adjustment of the 164th Division of the 55th Army.
One of the purposes of the million-dollar disarmament is to optimize the ratio of services and arms and enhance the ability of multiple arms to coordinate. The Guangzhou Military Region is under the jurisdiction of the First Army, and in order to avoid the situation that the group army has four infantry divisions under its jurisdiction, the 55th Army was included in the disarmament list. After the withdrawal, the divisions to which they belonged were assigned to the first group army. If the 41st Army does not reduce an infantry division, it will not be able to optimize the ratio of services and arms, and it will not meet the goal of reorganizing the 1 million disarmament.
The "regeneration" and "inheritance" of the 122nd Division
Although the 122nd Division was withdrawn in 1985, its designation has not been forgotten. In the 2013 restructuring of the system, the 121st Mobu Division was transformed into a "divisional brigade" and split into the 121st Mountain Brigade and the 122nd Jibu Brigade. The 122nd Brigade was formed on the basis of the 364th Regiment of the original 122nd Division, which retained the bloodline of the division. In the new round of military reform in 2017, the 122nd Brigade of Jibu was transferred to the 75th Group Army of the Southern Theater Army and renamed the Synthetic Brigade, inheriting the red gene of the 122nd Division in a special way.
Conclusion: A Historical Choice under the Great Disarmament of a Million.
The disarmament of one million is an important change in the history of the squadron, and the adjustment of various military regions is not only a simple reduction in quantity, but also a reorganization of the strength and structure of the armed forces. Although the decision of the 41st Army to abolish the 122nd Division caused controversy at the time, in the long course of history, we have seen the "regeneration" and "inheritance" of this heroic unit. Behind the decision on disarmament was a profound reflection on army building, and it was also aimed at better adapting to the international situation and military needs at that time.
During the period of the million-dollar disarmament, the squadron experienced a profound reorganization and change, and the decision of the 41st Army to dismantle the 122nd Division aroused widespread attention and deep thinking. Behind this disarmament decision, there was not only a historical choice, but also a readjustment of the structure of the armed forces at that time.
First, in terms of the principles of disarmament policymaking, the so-called "reduction of the new" seems to be one of the key considerations. Although the 122nd Division made great achievements in the War of Liberation and the counterattack against Vietnam, it may seem relatively short in terms of war history when compared with the 1st Division. The squadron has always paid attention to inheriting military history, and is more inclined to retain those troops who have left great achievements in the long river of history. As a result, the 122nd Division may be on the disarmament list. This principle of "cutting the new and retaining the old" has also been used in other cases throughout the process of disarmament, such as the 161st Division of the 54th Group Army of the Jinan Military Region, which was also withdrawn under this logic.
Secondly, another reason for disarmament decision-making relates to the optimization of the structure of the armed forces as a whole. Under the international situation at that time, the armed forces needed to better adapt to the needs of coordinated operations of multiple arms. The abolition of the 122nd Division reduced the number of infantry divisions under the 41st Army, which was more conducive to optimizing the proportion of arms and services. This is in line with the goal of the entire million-dollar disarmament, which is to enhance the military's multi-service cooperative combat capability. Failure to abolish an infantry division will result in an excessive number of infantry divisions under the group army, which is not in line with the goal of disarmament integration.
However, this decision also raised some questions about the direction of army building. To many, the withdrawal of the 122nd Division, as a model group of brave and combatants, seems somewhat puzzling. The inheritance of the military's history and the preservation of its glorious achievements are also an important aspect of national defense construction, and it is worth pondering whether the abolition of such a unit with distinctive red genes is worth pondering.
Finally, after the disarmament, the 122nd Division was not completely forgotten. Its number was "reborn" and "inherited", leaving a bloodline in the formation of the 122nd Brigade. This focus on historical heritage also shows that disarmament is not a complete end, but a realignment and optimization of the structure to meet the needs of the new era.
Overall, during the period of the million-dollar disarmament, the squadron has undergone a major change, and the rationality and effect of decision-making need to be verified in the long river of history. We can understand the decision to abolish the 122nd Division from different angles, but we cannot ignore the international background of this period, the adjustment of the military structure, and the importance of historical inheritance.
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