The U.S. Army's War History Evaluates the Tactics of the Volunteer Army It seems that the grenades are not used up, and there is no way to hide at all
In the historical campaign to resist US aggression and aid Korea, the volunteers successfully resisted the attack of the coalition forces, leaving a deep shadow on the US army. An in-depth analysis of the war revealed one of the distinguishing features of the Volunteer Army: they used a large number of grenades, which became a nightmare for the American army.
What is the reason why grenades have become difficult for the US military to deal with?At first, the U.S. military did not see the Volunteers as a formidable adversary, with advanced equipment and a number of elite teams, MacArthur believed that they would be able to quickly defeat the Volunteers who came to support. However, once engaged with the Volunteer Army, the US military realized that its previous self-confidence was purely delusional. The volunteer soldiers not only showed steel-solid willpower to constantly resist the attacks of the American army, but also adopted unique tactics to make the American army helpless. Among these tactics, the grenade tactic is particularly well-known and one of the most effective. In the famous Battle of Shangganling, the Volunteer Army gave full play to the advantages of this tactic.
In the process of capturing Shangganling, the US forces used powerful firepower to bombard the mountain, but still failed to quickly win the victory. The attacking forces sent by the US army were repulsed again and again, and the grenade became the most powerful ** among them. In the eyes of the U.S. military, the grenades of the volunteers seem to be endless, and every time it is like rushing into a sea of grenades. What's even more lethal is that these grenades are thrown with such precision that no matter where the enemy is hiding, it is difficult to avoid the "locking" of the volunteer grenades.
In the capture of 233At the critical moment of the 2 Highlands, grenades played a huge role. Three volunteer fighters quietly approached the target position, at a distance of only 30 meters, and decided to use grenades for fire cover. Despite the fact that there were only three of them, their grenade throwing effect was comparable to that of a heavy artillery. Raining grenades constantly fell on enemy positions, causing them to panic, while the low visibility at night and the billowing smoke caused by ** made it impossible for the enemy to determine the exact location of the Volunteer Army. While the enemy was strafing everywhere, the volunteers managed to recapture 2332 positions.
This tactic of throwing grenades is not unique to the volunteers, but a historical inheritance. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, our army had already created this tactic. The Japanese army summed up its experience and in the face of this tactic, it was necessary to concentrate machine guns, rifles and other firepower first, and then charge, and after being attacked by grenades, they could not give full play to their firepower superiority and could only be forced to engage in close combat.
Without the cover of firepower, the difference in strength between the two sides was significantly reduced, which made it easier for our troops to achieve victory. On the battlefield, soldiers often prefer to carry grenades rather than rifles, because ammunition is limited and every bullet must be accurately hit, and rifles are used relatively infrequently in normal times. As a result, they prefer to carry more grenades with empty hands, and some soldiers even carry only one-body grenades when charging.
One of the key reasons why grenades are so popular is their portability. The grenade has no restrictions on its use, can be removed and used anytime, anywhere, and is more powerful than a pistol. A bullet can only kill one enemy at most, while a grenade can form a large crater in an instant, and throwing it into a crowded area can easily eliminate more than three targets. For our army, one of the important reasons for the preference for the use of grenades is the lack of supplies.
If there is a bazooka, who wants to run around with boxes of grenades on their backs?Although there was heavy ** aid provided by the Soviet Union during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, due to the blockade of the enemy army, these key materials could not be transported at all. Therefore, as a large, economical and practical piece of equipment, grenades were able to achieve self-sufficiency as early as the Anti-Japanese War, so they became an indispensable main force**.
In the early days of the Korean war, our soldiers were still equipped with the ** left over from the Liberation War, and lacked fire support, even with the assistance of the Soviet Union later, it was still insufficient compared with the enemy's huge artillery. At this time, grenades became an important means of compensating for the lack of firepower. When used properly, the power of the grenade is also considerable. At that time, the volunteer soldiers each carried several grenades, and throwing grenades together could easily form a wide area of firepower.
In addition to the massive use of grenades to enhance fire support, it is also crucial to increase the lethality of individual grenades. Although the power of the grenade rain cannot be ignored, it cannot be used every time, after all, ammunition is limited and must be used with caution in order to maximize its effectiveness. Therefore, an important aspect of army training is the use of grenades, which must not only be thrown accurately and steadily, but also be used to their maximum power.
In fact, there is a big problem when using a grenade, that is, its fuse time is relatively long, and the grenade does not even hit the ground immediately **, you need to wait for two or three seconds. During this time, reflexes can quickly dodge and sometimes even kick grenades away, greatly reducing damage and also causing a waste of friendly grenades.
To solve this problem, a volunteer soldier invented a unique tactic. When several enemy soldiers rushed up, a grenade flew towards them, and just as they were about to dodge, the grenade quickly ** in the air, not giving them a chance to react at all. At first, the enemy didn't pay much attention to it, believing that it was just an accident in battle, and these few people could only be said to be lucky. However, as this situation increased more often, the enemy finally noticed something unusual, and it was clearly a new tactic.
This unique tactic, nicknamed "Thunder from the Sky", stems from the ingenuity of a warrior named Cai Xinghai.
Many years ago, Cai Xinghai was keenly aware of a serious problem. Although our troops use grenades as important firepower, because of their time-delay fuse, the US military can easily dodge such attacks, which greatly reduces the threat of grenades.
To solve this problem, Cai Xinghai chose a unique tactic: after pulling the fuse, he would hold the grenade in his hand for 1 to two seconds before throwing it at the enemy. However, this is obviously a rather dangerous practice, and if you are not careful, the grenade can be in your hand** and injure your teammates.
However, Cai Xinghai has never encountered accidents with his skillful skills. This unique tactic has almost become his specialty, and every throw is fluid and accurate.
In order to eliminate Cai Xinghai, the U.S. military specially hired a sniper. However, Cai Xinghai skillfully hid in the trenches, did not show his face, and quickly detonated the grenade as soon as the enemy approached, so that the sniper could not find an opportunity to strike. This skill is not unique to him, and experienced fighters have quickly mastered this skill, using it as skillfully as Cai Xinghai.
Since then, there have been frequent scenes on the battlefield: soldiers have seen grenades flying overhead, and they have been killed before they can dodge. The grenade became almost a symbol of death, causing heavy psychological stress on many enemy soldiers. Some South Korean soldiers even deserted in panic, showing how deep the shadow Chae Heung-hae left on them.
In 1952, in order to gain greater bargaining chips at the negotiating table, the US military once again launched a fierce offensive against our positions. Cai Xinghai led the 8 fighters in his squad to start a stubborn defense. Although the enemy far outnumbered them in firepower, and outnumbered them several times, they failed to capture their positions and lost 400 men themselves. This was thanks to the skillful use of the "airburst bomb" tactic by Cai Xinghai and his comrades, all of whom were proficient in this skill, and successfully withstood the enemy's offensive with only a few boxes of grenades under the onslaught of the enemy.
Back in the period of the Anti-Japanese War, our army was relatively poorly equipped, and the Japanese army liked to build strong pillboxes everywhere, which brought great difficulties to the attack. In addition to explosives packs, grenades became one of the most important**. In order to exert the power of the grenade, the New Fourth Army adopted a special tactic of tying the grenade to a bamboo pole and inserting it into the enemy's firing hole. Although this method is dangerous and requires enemy fire to blockade, it is an improvement over direct charge. The volunteers also transformed the grenades into long smoke bombs, which were used to force the enemy to show up and then eliminate them.
Although the grenade tactic is not a clever strategy, it is a desperate move in the case of insufficient firepower. However, with this tactic, the volunteers were still able to successfully repel the attack of the American army, showing their combat effectiveness that should not be underestimated. The grenade became an effective tactical tool, which made the enemy deeply afraid of the volunteer soldiers.
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