Calm, accurate, and deadly, these three words undoubtedly describe Xiang Xiaoping's path as a sniper. He did not rely on coincidence, but by perseverance and determination to become the legendary "No. 1 Killer of Lao Shan". Xiang Xiaoping was born in Nanchong, Sichuan, and has been determined to become a sharpshooter since he was a child and win glory for the country. He continued to practice, Xi hard, and became a sniper master with no bullets.
In 1979, after Xiang Xiaoping's 27th Army was transferred to the front, he finally had the opportunity to really play his skills. On the battlefield on the border of Vietnam, Xiang Xiaoping staged a series of thrilling battles. Facing a living target for the first time, Xiang Xiaoping was very nervous, but he fought hard, adjusted his breathing, and finally calmly pulled the trigger and shot his head.
At position No. 39, he quickly cleared more than 60 mines, which provided a favorable guarantee for our army's subsequent operations. He encountered the test of life and death, and the high fever did not go away for 4 consecutive days, but he still stuck to his position and completed the task assigned by his superiors. Before withdrawing from Laoshan, he exchanged 31 rounds of ammunition for the lives of 30 enemy soldiers, showing amazing sniper skills.
Xiang Xiaoping's record has become legendary, and in less than a month, 31 officers and soldiers were killed by him. His bullets were almost 100 shots, passing through the heads or chests of these fallen officers and men, demonstrating exceptional aiming and fatal blows. His performance greatly enhanced the prestige of the squadron and made the Vietnamese fearful.
Xiang Xiaoping's story tells us that calmness and perseverance are one of the most important qualities of a sniper. On the line of life and death, he showed extraordinary courage and skills, defended the interests of the country with practical actions, and won honor for the country.
His story also inspires us to understand that in the face of difficulties and challenges, only with firm faith and perseverance can we achieve ultimate victory.