1. Background of the campaign.
The Battle of Changjin Lake, which took place from November 27 to December 24, 1950, was an important battle between the Chinese People's Volunteers and United ** during the Korean War. At that time, the situation on the Korean Peninsula was tense, and the war had been going on for more than a year. In order to safeguard its interests in Asia, the United States sent a large number of troops to invade North Korea in an attempt to burn the flames of war to China. In order to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, China has decided to send volunteers to fight in the DPRK to support the Korean people in resisting the aggressors.
2. Balance of power between the two sides.
In the Battle of Changjin Lake, the Chinese People's Volunteers fought fiercely with the United ** (mainly the US army). The Volunteer Army has a total of 9 divisions and about 300,000 people, and its equipment is relatively backward, but its morale is high and its combat effectiveness is strong. The U.S. military has advanced equipment and sufficient material supplies, with a strength of about 200,000 troops. At the beginning of the campaign, the U.S. military set up a defensive line in the Changjin Lake area in an attempt to stop the offensive of the Volunteers.
3. The course of the battle.
The battle of Changjin Lake was extremely fierce. In the bitter cold winter, the volunteers crossed the lofty mountains and mountains, overcame many difficulties, and launched a fierce attack on the US army. In the battle, the Volunteer Army gave full play to its advantages and adopted flexible and changeable tactics, which put the US army in a passive position. After fierce fighting, the volunteers managed to break through the American defense line and force the American troops to retreat. In the end, in the Changjin Lake area, the Volunteers annihilated an entire regiment of the US Army and won the Battle of Changjin Lake. This battle demonstrated the tenacious will and superb combat skills of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and also shattered the myth of the invincibility of the US army.
Fourth, the impact of the campaign.
The victory in the Battle of Changjin Lake had an important impact on the course of the Korean War. First of all, the victory of the Chinese People's Volunteers greatly boosted the Korean people's fighting spirit against the United States and laid the foundation for the victory of the Korean War. Second, the battle made the US military realize the great strength of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, forcing the US military to re-examine its strategic deployment. Finally, the victory of the Battle of Changjin Lake also won more voice for China on the international stage, demonstrating the determination and ability of New China to defend national interests.
In short, the Battle of Changjin Lake was a battle of great historical significance. It demonstrated the heroic tenacity and superb combat skills of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and made great achievements for the victory of the Korean War. This battle not only defended China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also won respect and recognition for New China in the international arena.