In February 1979, our country began a war of self-defense and counterattack because of Vietnam's aggression. This war was the largest battle since the end of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, which lasted 28 days, and the scale of the troops participating in the war was huge, reaching more than 550,000 people. Many people proposed after the war that if Su Yu replaced Xu Shiyou to command the direction of Guangxi, would the results be more fruitful and smaller?As a matter of fact, fighting a war depends not only on the level of the commander, but also on the execution of the combatants and the factors of the battlefield environment. No matter how good a commander is, he still needs to rely on the fighters who sacrifice their lives and forget to die and carry out their commands. The impact of the battlefield environment and the overall quality of the troops on commanders cannot be ignored. In the 1979 self-defense counterattack, the above two points had a great impact on the actual battlefield and led to the ** of our army. For example, there was a big problem in implementing the commander's intentions. A full understanding of the commander's intentions, as well as actual combat experience of the battlefield environment, are the keys to determining the outcome of a war. How to reduce ** in military operations?This article will start from actual cases, analyze the current problems in military operations, and solve them.
During military operations, quite a number of troops failed to conscientiously implement the instructions and adopted improper offensive methods, which led to a serious situation. For example, after receiving the blocking mission, some company and platoon cadres passively avoided the battle, and even the deputy regiment commander abandoned the troops and retreated, which eventually led to the failure of the blocking mission and a large number of sacrifices. In addition, when some units were carrying out attack missions, they suffered serious blows due to inadequate intelligence work, which was extremely heavy. The emergence of these problems makes it urgent for us to find solutions. In order to better reduce the number of troops in military operations, we need to conscientiously implement the instructions and adopt appropriate offensive methods;At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen military literacy training and improve the adaptability and combat skills of the soldiersIn addition, intelligence needs to be better placed to ensure the safe and smooth execution of the troops' mandates. Only in this way can we better ensure the smooth progress of military operations and reduce unnecessary sacrifices. The issue of China's military quality has always attracted much attention. One of these cases occurred during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in the 50s of the last century, and this case can better reflect the problem of military quality at that time. A battalion of the 43rd Army took a tank regiment to carry out interspersed tasks, and because of the large number of people carried, it naturally had a lot of equipment.
At the same time, the road was very rough during the mission, so the fighters tied their own people to the tank to prevent them from falling due to bumps in the road. However, the unexpected happened. On the way, our army was ambushed by the Vietnamese army, and this was not a problem, it was just an ambush counterattack, but as a result, the soldiers would not be able to untie the rope that tied the ** for a while and a half, and the tank soldiers did not dare to open fire rashly because of their comrades on the tank, for fear of accidentally injuring their own people. As a result, in a very short period of time, our army has more than 80 people. And this is the concrete embodiment of the low military literacy, and there were quite a lot of problems like this at that time, and after the war, our army also made a certain summary. Among them, the problem of low military literacy was emphasized. Of course, this situation is not without reason; first of all, after experiencing the impact of a special period, our army's military training work has stagnated for a time, and even if it is carried out, it has hovered at a low level and a low level, and it has not received proper training at all, so naturally its military quality will not be too high. So what is the army doing when it is not trained?The answer is to carry out agricultural production.
Taking the 128th Division of the 43rd Army of the Wuhan Military Region as an example, the vast majority of the division's troops had been engaged in production and construction work for two consecutive years before receiving the task of going to the front line to participate in the war. In addition to the lack of training caused by the performance of production tasks, which ultimately led to the low combat effectiveness of the troops, there was also a large increase in the number of new recruits in the troops at that time. Or take the 128th Division as an example, after the division entered the war, the ratio of veterans to recruits was 15 to 1, which means that at least half of the front-line operations are recruits. Recruits receive little or no training, and then problems are bound to arise on the battlefield. And even if it is a veteran, the situation is not much better, you must know that since the end of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in the 50s, our army has not fought for nearly 30 years. As a result, many soldiers are very new to warfare, let alone have rich combat experience. Difficulties and Problems in the WarIn recent years, the discussion of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War has once again attracted widespread attention. In this war, our army is facing difficulties from many quarters and its combat effectiveness is limited, and this is a reality that cannot be ignored. The format of warfare has changed dramatically, and the battlefield environment is an essential consideration.
First of all, the battlefield of the self-defense counterattack is mainly concentrated in the mountainous and jungle terrain of northern Vietnam, which is a completely new challenge for our army. This terrain not only increased the difficulties of the troops, but also weakened the superiority of our army. At the same time, the roads in northern Vietnam are narrow and in extremely poor condition, which makes it difficult for our army's heavy equipment to fully function, and even affects the deployment of troops. Secondly, when our army faced complex and unfamiliar terrain, some problems arose. In order to arrive at the predetermined place on time, some troops only blindly rushed forward, and did not consolidate the route on the way enough, which led to the Vietnamese army touching the middle of our army's transportation line and causing damage to logistics and transportation. This way of dealing with unfamiliar terrain was obviously no longer suitable for the war environment at that time. In addition, some of our army's military literacy is low and its combat effectiveness is limited, which is also one of the important reasons for the current problems in war. In the face of these problems, we must study, Xi, refine, and improve through actual combat. Even if General Su Yu replaced General Xu Shiyou's command, it may not solve all problems. Because in the face of the unfamiliar battlefield environment and the complicated situation at that time, General Xu Shiyou had already achieved a very good degree.
Generally speaking, the difficulties and problems in the war require us to conscientiously sum up lessons and lessons, strengthen actual combat drills, and enhance military quality and combat effectiveness in order to better cope with the challenges that may arise in the future. Su Yu or Xu Shiyou, who is more suitable to command the operation?This question deserves to be in-depth**. Su Yu has been away from the post of military chief for many years, does this mean that he is no longer suitable for commanding operations?As the commander of the military region, will Xu Shiyou be able to take on this important task?Fighting a war is a comprehensive project that requires consideration of many factors. Therefore, it would be too one-sided to judge who is more suitable purely by one's military command attainments. So, how exactly should we look at this issue?First, let's look at a set of data. According to the "China's National Defense" released by the Ministry of National Defense of China, China has a huge military force and advanced military equipment. In order to effectively command such a military force, in addition to one's military command attainments, it is also necessary to take into account such factors as military strategic planning, integration of military resources, and command and coordination capabilities. This requires a commander to reach a certain level of overall quality in order to be competent. Second, we have to admit that Su Yu's attainments in military command are indeed very outstanding.
He led his troops to many major victories and demonstrated extraordinary command skills. However, military command is not only about individual bravery and resourcefulness, but also requires overall strategic planning and coordinated operations. Therefore, Su Yu's personal ability is important, but it is not the only criterion for judging who is more suitable to command operations. Moreover, as the commander of the military region, Xu Shiyou must also have a certain degree of commanding ability and command experience. He also has rich practical experience and excellent military literacy in the military field. As far as the post of commander of a military region alone is concerned, it is necessary to have considerable military command ability and strategic vision. Therefore, Xu Shiyou's military command ability should not be underestimated. In general, it is not a simple question of who is better suited to command operations, nor should it be measured simply by an individual's military command ability. In the actual situation, it is necessary to take into account various factors such as overall quality, strategic vision, command and coordination ability, and so on. Su Yu and Xu Shiyou have their own strengths, but in the end, who is more suitable also needs to take into account the specific operational background and needs. Therefore, we cannot generalize, and it is only in actual combat that we can see who is more competent for this important task.