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1. Doubts in the smoke of gunpowder
In the late autumn of 1948, the wind on the Huaihai battlefield was blowing rapidly, with a biting chill. Su Yu, the commander-in-chief of the East China Field Army (Huaye), faced with heavy reports, and his inner uneasiness was like the silence before the storm. He decided to go to the field hospital on the front line to witness the other side of the war - the suffering of the soldiers at the front.
It was early in the morning, the sun had not yet fully risen, and the sky was a pale blue-gray. Su Yu walked slowly along the trenches through the ruins of the battlefield and on the muddy path. His arrival was not announced in advance, not accompanied by the ranks of soldiers, he was alone, quietly, like a gust of wind, sweeping through the dust of the battlefield.
When you walk into the hospital, the first thing that catches your eye is the dense wooden beds and the wounded sitting on the ground. The air was filled with the smell of potion and gore. The faces of the wounded were particularly pale in the dim light, some soldiers clenched their teeth in pain, and some lay quietly, their eyes revealing deep helplessness and exhaustion.
Su Yu slowly walked past each row of beds, his gaze resting on the faces of each soldier, their faces were not only scars, but also true portrayals of the battlefield. He gently held the hands of the warriors, and every time they made eye contact, it was a silent exchange, a tacit understanding of life and death, and faith.
In the corner of the hospital, Su Yu met a young soldier, lying there, one leg tightly wrapped in a bandage, blood soaked with a white cloth. The soldier's eyes were firm, and although the pain made his forehead beads of sweat, his voice was unusually strong: "Commander, we are not afraid of sacrifice on the battlefield. As long as you can win peace for the country and the people, it is all worth it. These words hit Su Yu's heart like a hammer, and he glanced at the soldier deeply, his eyes full of respect and gratitude.
In this humble field hospital, every wounded soldier and every drop of blood is telling the cruelty and tragedy of war. There is no roar of guns, no noise of battle, only groans of pain and silent endurance, but they are more real and touching than any battle report.
When Su Yu left the field hospital, his steps became heavy. He knew that as a general, he had to make decisions, not only for the sake of victory on the battlefield, but also for the future of these hot-blooded young people. At that moment, the weight of a war again weighed deeply on his shoulders.
2. Decision-making shifts: a critical moment for strategic adjustment
After experiencing the field trips on the front line and witnessing the pain and sacrifice of the soldiers, Su Yu felt a great responsibility. He knew that war was not just about the use of strategy and tactics, but also about the choice between life and death. At this moment, he decided to make a major adjustment - a temporary replacement of commander Chen Shiyu.
Background to the strategic realignment
The battle that resulted in the sacrifice of the Huaye soldiers was the Battle of Nian Zhuang Wei, a fortress made up of a series of villages in eastern China. The villages were surrounded by tall earthen walls and deep moats, forming a natural defensive system. This geographical structure makes each village feel like a small fortress, and for the attackers, each village captured is equivalent to capturing a small military fortress.
In addition, the terrain around Nian Zhuangwei is mainly plain, and there is a lack of natural cover, which makes the attackers easily exposed to the defender's fire when attacking. In this geographical environment, the East China Field Army faced great tactical challenges and high morale in the process of capturing Nian Zhuangwei.
Huang Baitao, commander of the Seventh Corps of the Kuomintang, was experienced, tactically sophisticated, and well versed in defensive warfare. Huang Baitao's troops held out in these fortifications, forming a powerful defensive system.
Huang Baitao's command style is known for his tenacity, and his ability to accurately judge the battlefield situation and rationally deploy troops has caused Huaye to suffer heavy losses in the process of attacking fortified positions.
Huaye's offensive strategy
When Huaye attacked Nian Zhuangwei, he adopted a multi-faceted offensive strategy. Due to the special geographical environment of Nian Zhuang Wei, Huaye first conducted a detailed topographic analysis and identified the weak links in the defense system of Nian Zhuang Wei. On this basis, Huaye carried out elaborate tactical deployment, including night stealth, covert build-up, and surprise attack.
Nighttime Stealth and Covert Gathering: Considering the open area around Nian Zhuang Wei and the lack of cover, Huaye used the night to stealth and assemble. Under the cover of night, the soldiers quietly approached Nian Zhuangwei to minimize their exposure to enemy fire.
Exploit the terrain and earthwork: Huaye's engineering units took advantage of the terrain to dig communication trenches and tunnels to connect the front line with the rear while providing temporary shelter for the attacking troops.
Surprise Attack: After the artillery is prepared, Huaye launches a surprise attack, aiming to quickly break through the enemy's defensive line. These attacks are usually carried out at night or before dawn to achieve suddenness and secrecy.
Huang Baitao's defensive layout
The fortifications of Nian Zhuangwei were deeply prepared, including bunkers, trenches, anti-tank ditches and anti-aircraft installations, forming an impenetrable line of defense.
Using natural terrain and artificial defense: Huang Baitao made full use of the natural terrain and artificial fortifications of Nian Zhuangwei to build a staggered defense system. Each village was transformed into a fortified defensive point.
Arrangement of firepower points: Huang Baitao arranged a large number of firepower points at key positions, including machine gun nests and artillery positions, forming a dense crossfire network, which greatly increased the difficulty of Huaye's attack.
Flexible adjustment and counterattack: In the face of Huaye's attack, Huang Baitao not only held his position, but also flexibly adjusted the configuration of his troops to carry out a powerful counterattack. When Huaye's attack was blocked, he even commanded his troops to carry out a local counterattack, in an attempt to disrupt Huaye's offensive rhythm.
In this offensive and defensive encounter, Hua Ye's offense and Huang Baitao's defense were in stark contrast. With flexible tactics and tenacious attacking spirit, Huaye is constantly looking for breakthroughs;Huang Baitao resolutely resisted every wave of attack with a strict defensive layout, and this offensive and defensive confrontation became an extremely critical and typical battle case in the Huaihai Campaign.
Changing generals
The cruel reality of the war and the heavy sacrifices of the front-line soldiers made Su Yu deeply feel the urgency of strategic adjustment. Although Huaye has achieved certain results on the battlefield, the cost is far greater than expected. ** The number is not only a cold statistic, behind every number is a fresh life, is the grief of a family. Su Yu began to re-examine the current strategic layout, looking for a tactic that could not only effectively hit the enemy, but also minimize his own **.
Su Yu has realized that in order to achieve the final victory of the battle, it is necessary not only to have strong firepower and troops, but also to have efficient command and flexible tactics. Against this backdrop, the commander's competence, tactical understanding and operational style have become key factors.
As the commander-in-chief of the Nian Zhuangwei Campaign, Chen Shiyu had rich experience on the battlefield. However, as the campaign deepened, his command style and tactical layout gradually revealed inconsistencies with Su Yu's strategic thinking.
Chen Shiyu's tactical thinking and Su Yu's new understanding of the battlefield situation diverged. Su Yu pursued more flexible tactics that could effectively reduce his own **, and Chen Shiyu's tactical arrangement failed to meet this demand to a certain extent.
Under this consideration, he decided to replace Chen Shiyu and hand over the command to the Shandong Corps to ensure that the tactics could be adjusted in time and better adapt to the changes in the battlefield.
Su Yu realized that at critical moments, the speed and accuracy of the commander's decision-making were crucial. The change of commander is to improve command efficiency and ensure that every decision on the battlefield is carried out quickly and accurately.
The reason for choosing the Shandong Corps
The Shandong Corps was valued by Su Yu for its excellent combat effectiveness and efficient command ability in previous battles. The commanders of the Shandong Corps are known for their keen battlefield insight, flexible tactical application, and deep mutual trust with their soldiers.
The Shandong Corps has shown a high degree of innovation and adaptability in the use of tactics, and has been able to quickly adjust its tactics to cope with the changing battlefield environment, and there is a deep trust and close ties between senior generals and soldiers, and this relationship has enhanced the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the troops. The Shandong Corps has a deep understanding of the geography of East China, which is essential for fighting in complex terrain such as Nian Zhuangwei.
Against this backdrop, the decision to replace Chen Shiyu became a difficult but necessary choice. During an urgent battle meeting, Su Yu calmly explained his decision to the commanders. "We must pay more attention to the life of every fighter, and we need not only courage and sacrifice, but also wisdom and strategy," he said. The decision caused some controversy at the top, but most commanders were able to understand Su's considerations and support it.
After the Battle of Jinan, Xu Shiyou was recuperating in the rear due to illness, and the military command of the Shandong Corps was assumed by Deputy Commander Wang Jian'an. Therefore, the task of besieging Nian Zhuangwei also fell on Wang Jian'an.
Su Yu's decision quickly spread in Huaye, causing a wave of waves. The decision to replace Chen Shiyu is not only a consideration of his personal command ability, but also an adjustment of the entire strategic direction. Su Yu began to intensively mobilize troops, intensify intelligence gathering and analysis, and strengthen communication with subordinate commanders to ensure that every decision was carried out quickly and accurately.
3. Night Raid
After careful consideration, Su Yu decided to use the method of night attack to carry out a surprise attack on the enemy. As night fell, there was silence around Nian Zhuangwei. In Huaye's temporary command post, in the dim light, Su Yu and several senior commanders were sitting around a simple table. Su Yu's eyes were firm and deep, and he whispered to the adjutant beside him, "Tonight, we want the enemy to feel our strength. We need to disrupt their defenses with night attacks and break through this stalemate. ”
Suddenly, a cannon shot pierced the night sky, and the night raid officially began. With the cover of artillery, Huaye's soldiers were like ghosts in the night, quickly rushing to the defense line of Nian Zhuangwei. ** sounds, gunshots, and shouts were intertwined, and the entire Nian Zhuang Wei became a battlefield in an instant. The night attack brought great confusion to the defenders of Nian Zhuang Wei. They were disrupted by the sudden attack, and for a time they were unable to effectively organize a counterattack. In the midst of this chaos, Huaye's soldiers showed incredible courage and combat effectiveness, and they fought through heavy firepower to capture one defense point after another.
On the battlefield, the firelight reflected the resolute faces of the soldiers, and every ** accompanied their forward steps. Each of their attacks is a fearless challenge to death, and every advance is a desire for victory.
Huang Baitao quickly organized a counterattack in the chaos. He ordered the remaining troops to stand by and at the same time directed the artillery to launch a counterattack against Huaye. However, due to the suddenness of the night attack, it was difficult for Huang Baitao's troops to form an effective resistance.
After a fierce firefight, Huaye successfully broke through part of the defense line of Nian Zhuangwei, bringing a new turn to the battlefield. Huang Baitao urgently dispatched troops in the command post, the expression on his face was solemn and serious, and he realized that the battle situation was developing in an unfavorable direction.
The success of the night attack greatly damaged the morale of the defenders of Nian Zhuang Wei, and at the same time brought a valuable breakthrough to Huaye. This night attack not only demonstrated the bravery and tenacity of Huaye's soldiers, but also demonstrated Su Yu's superb skill in the use of tactics.
In the early morning after the night attack, the battlefield was filled with the afterglow of artillery fire. Su Yu stood on the front line, looking at Nian Zhuangwei, who had just experienced a fierce battle, his eyes flashing with a complicated light.
The decision to replace Chen Shiyu and adjust the strategy turned out to be correct. Su Yu's move not only reflects his calmness and wisdom as a commander, but also shows his cherishing of the lives of soldiers and his deep understanding of the nature of war.
The smoke of gunpowder on the battlefield gradually dissipated, ushering in the dawn of victory. Su Yu stood on the battlefield, looking at this land that was once filled with gunpowder, and his heart was full of complicated emotions. He knew that this victory had come at a great cost, but he also firmly believed that it was such sacrifices and courage that forged the greatness of history.