In 1952, the 180th Division suffered a setback on the Korean battlefield, the division commander Zheng Qigui was dismissed, and the commander of the 60th Army, Wei Jie, was also transferred, which made the soldiers in the army and a special army commander suffer. This old army commander is Zhang Zuliang, who has special feelings for the 180th Division and even the 60th Army. Despite his serious illness, the Military Commission did not arrange for him to enter the war with the 60th Army. However, the setback of the 180th Division made him take the initiative to ask Ying, hoping to lead them back to the battlefield and save face. When there were two different opinions from the Central Military Commission on the handling of the 180th Division, Zhang Zuliang sided with the side that retained the 180th Division. He was convinced that the 180th Division was not "afraid of the enemy" and firmly believed that they still had a chance to turn over. Therefore, he personally went to Korea to discuss with Wang Jinshan, the acting commander of the Third Corps, and decided to return to the old army and lead them to fight again. This decision gave new hope to the officers and men of the 180th Division, but will the number of the 180th Division be revoked?In fact, this question was answered after Zhang Zuliang returned from North Korea for the first time. In July 1952, Zhang Zuliang went to North Korea, checked the materials of the 180th Division, and finally decided to return to the old army and lead them to the battlefield again.
This decision gave new hope to the officers and men of the 180th Division, but will the number of the 180th Division be revoked?In fact, this question was answered after Zhang Zuliang returned from North Korea for the first time. In military history, many heroic stories have taken place on the battlefield. And this story is one of them, full of fearlessness and tenacity. The perseverance of the soldiers and the responsibility of the commander let people see the fearlessness and perseverance of the best people. China has always had a tradition of "valuing soldiers but not too much," and this is not only a requirement for force, but also a test of the will and quality of soldiers. The experience of the 180th Division is not only the fate of a unit, but also a witness of an era. During the war years, their glorious achievements are history, but their will and courage still shine brightly today. War is brutal, and every battle is a test of life and death. The setback of the 180th Division on the Korean battlefield may be the result of a combination of various reasons. But at this difficult time, Zhang's decision gave them a chance to bounce back. There may be many such stories around us, full of twists and turns and ups and downs, but they are also constantly trying to find their way out.
Every decision can change your fate, and every challenge can become a legend. The 180th Division was eventually retained, and they rebuilt their ranks to meet new challenges. This story may be just a drop of water in the long river of history, but it witnesses the blood and responsibility of the Chinese people. The duty of military personnel is to defend the interests of the country and the people, and in the face of wars and challenges, they are resolute and fearless. It is precisely with such soldiers that China has been able to stand firm in the stormy years, and finally ushered in an era of peace and development. May such stories continue to be continued, and courage and responsibility can be passed on from generation to generation. The 180th Division of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, as a unit of the Volunteer Army, experienced a painful defeat in the Korean War, but they were not crushed by this defeat, but cheered up and rejoined the battle under the encouragement and guidance of the Chinese leadership. At the end of 1951, the 180th Division broke through in the fifth campaign, which was heavy and demoralized. Entering 1952, the soldiers of this unit felt depressed by the past failures, and did not even dare to admit that they were from the 180th Division.
However, in order to turn over the battle and regain his strength, ** specially found Zhang Zuliang and told him to sum up the lessons, mobilize the troops well, and strive to fight a turnaround battle as soon as possible. For Zhang Zuliang, who returned to the 60th Army, the first thing he had to do was to "cheer up" the soldiers. He did not discuss the merits and demerits of the 180th Division with the officers and men, but asked the commanders to lead the soldiers well and the soldiers to do a good job in training, so as to forget the victory in the domestic battlefield and the defeat in the Korean battlefield for the time being. This is a "reassuring pill" and a way of mobilization. Zhang Zuliang's call worked, the morale of the 180th Division gradually recovered, and the atmosphere of the ranks became lively. At the beginning of the counterattack in the summer of 1953, the 180th Division was able to set foot on the battlefield again, and the soldiers had the opportunity to fight for the 180th Division. Zhang Zuliang also believed that the 180th Division would not let him down, and the team that came out of the Taiyue Military Region would never "fear the enemy". The story of the 180th Division tells us that even if we suffer a painful defeat, we must not be defeated, and we must sum up the lessons, adjust our mentality, and get back on our feet. Only in this way can the final victory be achieved on the battlefield.
References: - "History of the Chinese People's Republic" - "History of the Chinese People's Liberation Army".