In the spring of 1949, the battle to cross the river was in full swing. The 15th Army, which assumed the task of the advance army, was tasked with the task of the advance army, and the army commander Qin Jiwei stepped forward to shoulder the arduous task of reconnaissance, command, and implementation of the general front committee's strategy of crossing the river.
On February 14, the 15th Army was reorganized into the 15th Army of the 4th Corps of the Second Field Army, and Qin Jiwei served as the commander. From then on, the 15th Army became the advance army for crossing the river, and Qin Jiwei devoted himself to intense preparations.
On February 27, the order to march south of the Yangtze River was issued, and the 15th Army, starting on March 12, abandoned the main road and chose a rugged trail to cross the Dabie Mountain area. On March 17, it finally crossed the southern section of Dabie Mountain and marched to Yingshan County, Hubei; On March 29, the whole army arrived at Wangjiang County. In a small long march, the army marched forward bravely, experienced heavy rain and enemy resistance, and created a miracle in the history of army marching.
During the rapid march, the 15th Army faced many difficulties, especially the problem of food. Qin Jiwei personally went out to take measures to solve the problem of raw rice and paste, organized cadres to send companies to help solve the problem, and strengthened propaganda work, so as to successfully complete the task.
After the 15th Army arrived at the river, the Second Field Command immediately instructed three aspects of preparations for crossing the river: controlling key points along the river, collecting ships and sailors; organizing reconnaissance, selecting breakthrough points, conducting tactical Xi and political mobilization; In-depth inspection to fill in the gaps. To this end, the 15 th Army has set up an intelligence committee, a tactical research committee, and a logistics committee, which are respectively responsible for dynamic observation, hydrology, meteorology, and the collection of important military data, and logistics work.
Since most of the ships were destroyed or brought to the south coast, the 15 Army faced the problem of a serious shortage of ships. Qin Jiwei adopted a two-pronged strategy, on the one hand, he publicized that the army crossed the river to save the people and win the support of the masses; On the other hand, it collects ships from the local area to ensure the interests of ship owners.
An old local monk was grateful for the help of the army, and made the hesitant people rush to hand over the boat through the lottery holder. However, owning a boat is not enough to solve the problem, boatmen are also needed. The soldiers consulted the local boatmen and gave them preferential treatment to ensure a smooth crossing of the river.
Most of the warriors came from the north and were apprehensive about the river. Qin Jiwei arranged for cadres and fighters to eliminate their fear of water through the methods of "talking about water", "watching water", and "testing water". In order to cultivate the ability to cross the river, the 15 th Army conducted a large-scale training on the water, training in getting on and off the boat, boat control, testing life-saving equipment, and shooting on the water.
At 3 p.m. on April 21, 1949, the battle of crossing the river began, and our artillery test-fired at the enemy's position. At 6:30 p.m., our artillery carried out a devastating blow in preparation for the troops crossing the river. As night fell, the 15th Army sailing formation shot like an arrow to the south bank. At zero o'clock, the troops successfully landed.
At 1 a.m. on the 22nd, the assault force broke through three enemy lines and successfully crossed the river, with less than 300 people. However, Qin Jiwei was not satisfied, believing that more enemies had not been annihilated. Due to the long march and planning in the rain, he fell ill after crossing the river, but still insisted on directing the troops in pursuit.
On April 24, Qin Jiwei's condition worsened, and he walked forward on a stretcher, and then continued to command the troops on horseback. The 15th Army liberated southern Anhui, Jiangxi and other places, making great contributions to the cause of liberation.
Crossing the river beacon fire, heroic pursuit].
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This article presents in detail the difficult journey of the 15th Army in the battle of crossing the river and the outstanding command and leadership skills of the army commander Qin Jiwei. In reading, I deeply felt the perseverance and determination shown by Qin Jiwei in the war, as well as the courage and perseverance of the soldiers of the 15th Army in difficult situations.
First of all, the author vividly depicts the process of the rapid march of the 15th Army, through the Dabie Mountains and other rugged mountains, through heavy rain and enemy resistance, the soldiers of the 15th Army marched forward bravely, creating a small long march. This adaptation to difficult circumstances and determination to overcome difficulties demonstrate the resilience of the military.
Qin Jiwei's decisiveness and wisdom in the face of difficulties also left a deep impression. He personally solved the problem of feeding the army, organized cadres and companies to help solve various difficulties, and showed the mind and responsibility of an outstanding leader. This kind of concern for the plight of the soldiers' lives not only solves the problem materially, but also boosts the morale of the army psychologically, so that the entire army can successfully complete its tasks.
In addition, the preparations before crossing the river showed the organization and strategy of the 15th Army, which laid a solid foundation for crossing the river. The establishment of the Intelligence Committee, the Tactical Research Committee, and the Logistics Committee, as well as the meticulous arrangements for ships and shipmen, all showed scientific planning and orderly organization in the war. This detail-oriented military strategy laid a solid foundation for the entire river crossing operation.
At the critical moment of the battle of crossing the river, Qin Jiwei's decisiveness and determination were once again revealed. Although he was unwell after crossing the river, he still insisted on directing the troops to pursue the enemy, showing the sense of responsibility and responsibility of an outstanding commander. In the end, the army successfully crossed the river and liberated a series of important areas, making important contributions to the cause of liberation.
Overall, this article successfully outlines the heroic journey of the 15th Army in the battle of crossing the river and the outstanding leadership of Qin Jiwei through vivid descriptions and meticulous narration. This is not only a victory in the war, but also a model of the army's perseverance and positive response in difficult situations, and a reproduction of the glorious history of our first team.
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