The War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea was a war of great significance in China's modern history, and the number of Chinese and American troops during the war has always been a topic of great concern and controversy. This number has changed over time, affecting people's perception of war. This article will delve into the changing process of the number of people who resisted US aggression and aided Korea, and revealed the multiple reflections of historical truth.
Changes in the number of people in the middle:
After the end of the war, the statistics on the number of people in China have been constantly updated. According to the statistics of the People's Liberation Army Health Service Department, the total losses of the Chinese People's Volunteers were: 11 deaths in combat and accidents80,000 people;Wounded 3830,000 people;Missing 2560,000 people;Sick and sent to the hospital3550,000 people. In addition, according to the statistics of the rear hospital, there are still wounded and sick people after rescue3480,000 people died. According to comprehensive statistics after the war, the total number of casualties of the Volunteer Army was 1480,000 people;However, as the data continued to be filled in, the 21st century secondary school textbooks showed that the number of middle-class people killed in battle was 183,108 (of which 34,000 were non-combat deaths) and 383,218 were wounded. On October 29, 2014, China and the ROK held a ceremony for the ROK to return the remains of the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and the total number of officially recognized martyrs was 197,652.
The evolution of the number of US military **:
The number of the U.S. military has also experienced many twists and turns. At the end of the war, a spokesman for the "United **" said that the total personnel losses of the United States, allied forces, and the south Korean army were 1,474,269 people. However, this figure caused an uproar, and the US side later explained that it included many non-military personnel. After the armistice, the U.S. military announced that the number of American casualties was 36,574 (including 2,830 non-combatants**), 103,284 wounded, 7,926 missing, and 4,714 captured. However, by 1995, when the United States announced the establishment of the "Korean War Memorial," the number of U.S. military casualties increased to 54,246, and the United Nations death toll reached 628,833.
The complex truth of the number of Han ***:
The number of Korean *** has also become the focus of research. According to the History of the Korean War, its military personnel were killed and wounded 717,100, and 43,500 were missing, totaling 988,400 losses. This figure far exceeds the total number of casualties of the South Korean army after the end of the war by the Sino-Korean Joint Command, revealing the enormous efforts of South Korea in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Conclusion:The changes in the number of people in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea reflected the multiple reflections of history. With the passage of time and the gradual improvement of historical archives, our understanding of this war has become more profound. Understanding this historical truth will help us to view war more objectively, cherish peace, and remember history.