In early October 1940, a month after the Battle of the Hundred Regiments began, the internal conflict at the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army intensified. The Eighth Route Army won the battle, but in the face of the fierce counterattack of the Japanese army, ** ordered the capture of Guanjiayuan, which caused internal contradictions.
Back in early October, after a month of fierce fighting, the units of the Eighth Route Army were exhausted and in urgent need of rest. The headquarters of the Eighth Route Army issued an order to end the second phase of the operation, and all units rested. During this period, the Eighth Route Army successfully attacked the main railways of the Japanese army, prevented the Japanese army's attack on the land of China, stimulated the Chinese nation's anti-Japanese fighting spirit, and injected new strength into the world anti-fascist war. However, the Eighth Route Army was also attacked by the frenzied Japanese army at this time.
The fierce counterattack of the Japanese army.
The Japanese invaders' counterattack against the Eighth Route Army was not unexpected, but it was far more ruthless than he expected. At the end of October, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army issued a shocking order to ***: "If you can't take Guanjiayuan, I will revoke the number of your 129th Division!.""Behind this order is the persistence and determination of the Guanjiayuan Campaign.
The battle situation was against **, and the Japanese counterattack triggered the Battle of Guanjiayuan.
The Japanese army Tada Jun was annoyed and ashamed, and ordered a frenzied counterattack, mobilizing a large number of troops and Japanese puppet troops to assist in the battle. The headquarters of the Eighth Route Army had insight into the tactics of the Japanese army and knew that once it was counterattacked by the Japanese army, it would face tremendous pressure. As a result, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army decisively issued an order to retreat to avoid direct confrontation with the enemy.
The Battle of Guanjiayuan broke out.
On October 6, the Japanese invaders mobilized tens of thousands of troops to launch a frenzied retaliation, destroying everything like hellish demons. This move not only caused the Eighth Route Army to pay a heavy price, but also caused the people in North China to suffer unjustified disasters. In the face of the frenzy of the Japanese army, although the Eighth Route Army was prepared, it underestimated the enemy's ambitions. The deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army*** felt deeply guilty and uneasy, and decided to confront the enemy head-on to frustrate his spirit.
** Decision.
** Moved the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army to Wuxiang County, Shanxi, and personally went to the southeast of Shanxi to inspect the battlefield. He witnessed the villages burned by the war, and the huge ** of the common people made his heart heavy. In order to protect the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, it was decided to confront the enemy head-on. At this time, the 500-man Okazaki Brigade mobilized from Yuncheng, Shanxi Province caught his attention.
The actions of Okazaki's brigade and the reaction of the Eighth Route Army.
On October 27, the Okazaki Brigade marched in the direction of Huangyadong, where the Eighth Route Army's arsenal was located. The plant, capable of producing hundreds of rifles and large quantities of ammunition per month, was vital to the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army sent a special task force to take charge of the defense, but the Okazaki brigade easily entered the Yellow Cliff Cave, causing great anger among the Eighth Route Army.
After learning that Okazaki's brigade had occupied Huangya Cave, ** was furious. He ordered the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division to launch an attack on the Okazaki Brigade on Guanjiayuan on October 30. However, the difficulties of this battle were far greater than the Eighth Route Army had estimated. The Okazaki Brigade took advantage of the terrain to build a solid position, which put the Eighth Route Army in the predicament of "one enemy and one hundred".
Repeated attacks by the Eighth Route Army.
** Personally commanded the artillery regiment to support the infantry attack, and the special service regiment also took an active part in the battle. However, the Japanese machine-gun fire and holding positions cost the Eighth Route Army dearly. The main force of the Eighth Route Army failed to attack fortified many times, and the soldiers were helpless in the face of the bombing of the air force. The topography of Guanjiayuan made it difficult for the Eighth Route Army to break through the enemy's hold.
The contradiction with *** intensified.
Faced with the dilemma of the war situation, **'s decision led to a fierce dispute with ***. ** believes that strength should be conserved and wait for a more favorable moment, while *** insists that the opportunity to annihilate the enemy cannot be missed. In the exchange, the two sides were emotional, and in the end, ** ordered: "If you can't take Guan Jiayuan, I will revoke the number of your 129th Division!."”
The end of the battle and internal reflection.
The Battle of Guanjiayuan ended with the failure of the Eighth Route Army to conquer it. The Eighth Route Army suffered heavy losses, and *** also felt his own gaffe. He told Chief of Staff Zuo Quan that he would personally apologize to *** after the battle. However, this battle also allowed the Eighth Route Army to sum up many valuable lessons and lay the foundation for a more effective war of resistance in the future.
Commenting on the internal contradictions and battle situation of the Eighth Route Army in the Battle of Guanjiayuan, this is a historical chapter full of blood and fire and full of tragedy. This battle was not only a stubborn struggle against the Japanese invaders, but also a microcosm of the difficult decisions made by the leadership of the Eighth Route Army in the difficult situation.
First of all, the decisiveness and resoluteness of the first are vividly demonstrated in this battle. His dedication and determination to the Battle of Guanjiayuan demonstrated the proper demeanor of a military leader. Seeing the Japanese counterattack, he chose to confront head-on without hesitation, showing the courage and responsibility of a soldier. ** Not only personally inspected the battlefield, but also gave the order to attack at a critical moment, showing strong leadership.
However, internal contradictions were also revealed at this moment. There was a disagreement between ** and *** on the interpretation of the battle situation, and this internal contradiction not only affected the efficiency of the command level, but also showed the emotional tension between the leadership in the ** exchange. Such situations are not uncommon in the military, but how to reconcile internal contradictions at critical moments requires a higher level of wisdom and communication.
Regarding the outcome of the battle, although the Eighth Route Army failed to conquer Guanjiayuan, it also contained valuable lessons in the defeat. This battle made the Eighth Route Army realize the impact of terrain on the battle situation, and also exposed the opponent's ability to hold on. In war, every defeat is a lesson, and only by profoundly summing up the situation can we better meet the challenges of the future.
On the other hand, for the point of view of ***, he advocates preserving strength and waiting for a more favorable moment. It is also a cautious military thinking, and it is crucial for a commander to make informed decisions with limited resources and conditions. In war, it is necessary not only to have decisiveness, but also to have strategy and strategic vision.
Overall, the Battle of Guanjiayuan was a historical battle of profound significance, which not only showed the courage and responsibility of the Eighth Route Army in a difficult environment, but also revealed the impact of internal contradictions on the army. This history tells us that every decision in a war is a matter of success or failure, and that internal unity and cooperation are the key to determining the outcome of the war. In the course of the Eighth Route Army's War of Resistance, this battle became a mirror that made people think deeply about how to deal with the predicament.
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