Many veterans who participated in the war against Vietnam showed joy and pride when they recalled the power of our artillery during the battle. This war transformed the PLA artillery from a relatively scarce firepower unit into a powerful army capable of opening up a war route with artillery fire, and this pride and pride were only deeply experienced by the PLA officers and soldiers, so the artillery also won the reputation of the god of war because of this war.
Throughout the Sino-Vietnamese War, the Vietnamese army almost felt the despair of being unable to return fire in the face of the salvo fire from the PLA artillery group, especially the fire ratio was as high as 5:1. The types and quantities of artillery of the Vietnamese army were far inferior to those of the PLA, and even with Soviet assistance, their artillery configuration was only a fraction of that of the PLA. The largest caliber artillery of the Vietnamese army is the 122 mm Soviet-made howitzer, while the PLA has a richer range of artillery, including 152 mm heavy artillery, which completely crushes the Vietnamese army in terms of fire density.
The outstanding performance of the PLA artillery in the Battle of Laoshan was remarkable. In this battle, the PLA dispatched more than 270 heavy artillery pieces and fired an astonishing burst of fire, with more than 6,000 shells. In this battle, the 3rd Division of the Vietnamese Army was almost ineffective under the bombardment of PLA artillery, and the forward defensive positions of the Vietnamese Army quickly collapsed. This shocked the Vietnamese army, who had never experienced such heavy artillery fire, and some veterans even said that the US military had never bombarded so much in the Vietnam War.
The PLA's artillery record was also once again verified in the 712 artillery battle. The Vietnamese army launched a rare counterattack on the scale of a reinforced division, but thanks to the accurate intelligence obtained by the PLA in advance, the artillery units were fully prepared. Although the Vietnamese troops were hit by two volleys of the PLA artillery company during the attack on the forward positions, they still resisted stubbornly and attacked only when they felt within 500 meters of our positions. The artillery of the People's Liberation Army participated in this battle almost all of them, and through the intensive bombardment of artillery shells, they ran out 2 in just one morning5 base ammunition, equivalent to more than 10,000 shells.
In this battle, the PLA artillery also creatively used unprecedented tactics such as diffuse artillery bombardment, so that the Vietnamese army could not effectively return fire under our artillery fire. The PLA's artillery tactics and firepower demonstrated strong deterrent power and became an important magic weapon for victory in the Sino-Vietnamese War.
For a long time, the PLA artillery was regarded as one of the most powerful in the Sino-Vietnamese War. The intensity of the PLA's artillery fire and strong firepower readiness became a nightmare in the minds of the Vietnamese army, making it difficult for them to resist effectively. In particular, in the battles of Lang Son and Lao Son, the extraordinary performance of the PLA's artillery units has attracted the attention of the world.
The PLA artillery not only outnumbered the Vietnamese army, but also had an absolute advantage in the type of firepower and tactics. Through intensive and accurate shelling, PLA artillery successfully changed the battlefield pattern, destroyed the Vietnamese army's defense system, and made it difficult for the opponent to effectively return fire. Especially in the Battle of Lang Son, the rapid artillery fire of the People's Liberation Army almost caused the Vietnamese army's defense line to collapse in an instant, which became a pain in the hearts of the Vietnamese army.
The superiority of artillery lies not only in the strength of firepower, but also in the flexible use and innovative tactics of the PLA artillery units. They are good at using artillery of different calibers to accurately select and coordinate according to the terrain and battlefield needs. This allows the PLA artillery to exert maximum lethality in different battlefields, which is difficult for the Vietnamese army to deal with effectively.
The artillery superiority shown in these battles lies not only in the power of firepower, but also in the organizational and command capabilities of the PLA artillery units. They are able to quickly mobilize artillery forces, deliver precision strikes, and even employ innovative tactics to destroy enemy lines. This suppression of fire and tactical flexibility made the Vietnamese army almost helpless against PLA artillery.
The artillery strength of the People's Liberation Army in the Sino-Vietnamese War not only achieved an overwhelming superiority on the battlefield at that time, but also provided valuable experience for the subsequent development of military strategy and artillery tactics. Their performance has not only become a glorious chapter in the history of the PLA, but also left a far-reaching impact on military strategy.
The PLA's artillery strength in the war against Vietnam is a perfect combination of its firepower suppression and tactical use. The artillery units of the People's Liberation Army not only rely on a huge number of artillery, but also turn the battlefield into their stage through accurate fire placement and artillery bombardment. They use a variety of artillery types and demonstrate unrivalled prowess on the battlefield with high mobility and quick response.
And in the intensive shelling of artillery, the technology and tactics of the PLA artillery are even more unmatched. Their precise control of artillery and the accuracy of their shelling are jaw-dropping. By mastering advanced fire control technology and accurate artillery positioning, they are able to achieve fire coverage in a very short time and create great deterrence on the battlefield.
The outstanding performance of the PLA artillery in the war against Vietnam is also the result of continuous innovation in its technology and tactics. They are not satisfied with the inherent tactical model, but through continuous practice and summarization, they have created a series of artillery tactics for different battlefield situations. This spirit of innovation and flexibility has made the PLA artillery unit the most important force in the war against Vietnam.
In artillery operations, the performance of the PLA's artillery is not only a manifestation of its technical strength, but also the result of its deep understanding of the essence of war. Not only did they rely on the number of artillery to gain an advantage, but they also created an insurmountable firepower barrier on the battlefield through precise tactical layout and firepower. These experiences and lessons have provided valuable experience and enlightenment for future artillery operations.
In general, the outstanding performance of the PLA artillery in the war against Vietnam not only demonstrated the strength of its firepower, but also perfectly interpreted the art of artillery operations. Their technical prowess, tactical flexibility, and deep understanding of the battlefield made the PLA artillery one of the most striking forces in the Sino-Vietnamese War.