In 1955, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, it witnessed the birth of the middle title system. In this year, in recognition of the victory and outstanding contributions of the Liberation War, a large number of generals were awarded military ranks. Marshals, generals, generals, lieutenant generals, and major generals have all ranks, making it the largest number of military ranks conferred since the founding of the People's Republic of China. However, due to historical reasons, the rank system was later abolished and was not reinstated until 1988.
At the ceremony to restore the military rank system in 1988, three veteran generals, including the founding lieutenant general and the general, were honored and became the center of attention. However, it is worth noting that there are other veterans who did not attend the ceremony. What exactly is the reason for their absence?
The main reason is that these veterans have left the army and no longer hold military positions. One of the key criteria for the evaluation of military ranks is that they must serve in the army in order to be eligible to participate in the assessment.
And what kind of positions did the founding lieutenant generals who were promoted to the rank of general, as well as one of the founding generals, hold in 1988?
General Qin Jiwei, who was awarded the rank of general in 1988, received the rank of lieutenant general in 1955. General Qin Jiwei is a brave and fearless general in the history of our army. He participated in the Agrarian Revolutionary War, the Eight-Year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and held important positions in the War of Liberation. He commanded the famous Huaihai Campaign, the Battle of Crossing the River, and the liberation battles in South and Southwest China. During the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, he led the Volunteers to participate in five battles, among which the Battle of Shangganling was a fierce contest with a powerful enemy. These battles all demonstrated the military and national prestige of General Qin Jiwei.
After returning to China, General Qin Jiwei successively served as commander of the Kunming and Chengdu Military Regions, and in 1988, when he was 74 years old, he continued to serve as Minister of National Defense, responsible for the construction of the whole army. Therefore, after the restoration of the military rank system in 1988, General Qin Jiwei received the rank of general.
Another general, Zhang Zhen, who was promoted to general in 1988, is an outstanding staff general of our army. During the War of Liberation, as the chief of staff of the Third Field Army, he assisted in commanding the Battle of Crossing the River and the liberation of Shanghai and Nanjing. After returning to China, General Zhang Zhen devoted himself to military education, serving as vice president of the Nanjing Military Academy, and in 1985, he prepared for the establishment of the National Defense University and served as its president. Therefore, when the rank was restored in 1988, he held the post of rector of the National Defense University.
General Hong Xuezhi received the rank of general in 1955 and was commended again in 1988, becoming the only six-star general. During the War of Liberation, he fought bravely on the battlefield as a famous general, serving as the commander of the 43rd Army and the deputy commander of the 15th Corps. During the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, he was responsible for the logistics work of our army and became an outstanding logistics general. Since then, he has been in charge of the logistics work of our army for a long time, and twice served as the head of the General Logistics Department. In 1988, General Hong Xuezhi served as deputy secretary general and was responsible for the construction of the army.
To sum up, these veterans have written their own brilliant achievements by virtue of their outstanding contributions in battles in different periods. Although not all meritorious leaders were able to participate in the awarding of military ranks in 1988, their military careers and glorious achievements will forever be engraved in the annals of Chinese history.
This article reviews the development of the rank system, especially focusing on the important changes in the rank system in 1955 and 1988, as well as several veteran generals with outstanding achievements. These leaders played an important role in China's revolution, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The details and historicity of the article give people a deeper understanding of the development process of the squadron.
First, the article highlights the importance of the two changes in the rank system in 1955 and 1988. 1955 was the first time after the founding of the People's Republic of China that the military rank system was implemented, and a large number of generals were awarded military ranks due to the victory of the Liberation War, marking the initial establishment of the squadron system. However, due to historical reasons, the rank system was later abolished and was not reinstated until 1988. The changes in these two time nodes reflect the changes and development of the squadron's system construction in different historical periods.
Secondly, the article introduces the outstanding contributions of several veteran generals in the history of China. General Qin Jiwei, General Zhang Zhen, and General Hong Xuezhi are all leaders with outstanding records. Their command and contributions in a number of important battles have demonstrated their courage, determination and wisdom. In particular, in the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, their combat experience and command ability made great contributions to China's victory. Even when promoted to general, not all meritorious leaders can participate, but this does not detract from their brilliant achievements and contributions to the country.
Overall, this article shows in detail the development of the middle rank system, and shows the reader the rich connotation of this history by introducing the achievements of several outstanding generals. It allows us to better understand the development and changes of the squadron, and also makes us respect the heroes who have made outstanding contributions to the country and the people. At the same time, this article also inspires us to think about the value and meaning behind history, as well as the role and influence of leaders in different contexts.
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