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"Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Three Attacks", Chen Geng, is not here to "work hard", but to "make trouble".
In the history of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, there is a general whose name resounds, Chen Geng, who set foot in North Korea three times, but made the US military regret it. Today we will unravel the mystery of this military history and see whether Chen Geng came to "fight" or "create miracles".
Let's first trace Chen Geng's first entry into the DPRK, which was in November 1950. At that time, the Korean War had just broken out, and Chen Geng was commanding the war against France in Vietnam. At this time, he did not hesitate, and resolutely returned to China to ask for war, asking to participate in North Korea's War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. This move makes people feel quite embarrassed, but he is still concerned about the motherland in a foreign country. After returning to Beijing, he immediately asked *** for help and quickly embarked on the journey to North Korea.
Chen Geng did not rashly command the operation, but made a big circle around the front and rear of North Korea, which was quite strategic. He listened to the report at the meeting of the DPRK Command and had a clearer understanding of the future tasks of the Chinese People's Volunteers. On April 25, 1951, Chen Geng officially became the commander of the Third Corps of the Chinese People's Volunteers, beginning his first command mission in Korea.
However, the cruelty of the war did not spare Chen Geng. While in Vietnam, he suffered from a long period of illness, but due to traumatic arthritis of his left ankle joint, he had to postpone his plans and stay in Beijing to recuperate. This was also the first setback brought to him by the war, but Chen Geng was not discouraged and still actively prepared for war.
In a blink of an eye, on August 17, 1951, Chen Geng's second entry into the DPRK. This time, he encountered an unfavorable situation in the battle, and the defeat of the 18th Division of the 60th Army made the atmosphere tense. ** At the meeting, he asked, "Why didn't Comrade Oyama come?"At this time, Chen Geng's wit and calmness were vividly displayed, defusing a potential storm. This plot is really funny, Chen Geng seems to be more like a "battle wisdom multi-star" than a simple general at this moment.
The unsatisfactory situation in the war did not discourage Chen Geng, and he continued to find a way to win for the Chinese People's Volunteers. Then, we ushered in the critical moment before the Korean armistice, and Chen Geng entered the DPRK for the third time.
In late February 1952, after Chen Geng returned to China, he was ordered to enter the DPRK again, and this time he took over the heavy responsibility. Chen Geng not only performed well on the battlefield, but also his command talent should not be underestimated. He quickly convened the party committee and determined the team members who would succeed Mr. Peng. It all seems to be preparing for the next tunnel war.
The success of the tunnel tactics made Chen Geng indispensable. When the soldiers dug "cat's ear holes" in order to fight the enemy, Chen Geng proposed to improve it and develop it into an underground tunnel. This innovative tactic became popular among the Chinese People's Volunteers, and eventually built a total of about 1,290 kilometers of tunnels, creating a miracle in the history of world warfare.
The success of the tunnel tactics dealt a heavy blow to the US military, and even made them chagrin. The American commander once said: "He is not fighting, but building the Great Wall underground!".Such an evaluation is enough to show the tactical innovation of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army and Chen Geng's command ability.
Looking back at Chen Geng's experience of entering the DPRK three times, we see the tenacity, wisdom and innovation of a general. He defended the odds and dealt with all kinds of complex situations with tact and determination. Chen Geng's story is not only a heroic legend during the war years, but also an outstanding representative of the Chinese People's Volunteers in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Chen Geng entered North Korea three times, maybe he didn't come to "work hard", but to "make trouble". Behind him is a deep love for the motherland, a responsibility to his comrades-in-arms, and the courage to constantly innovate in the war. Such military heroes deserve our deep thought and admiration.