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Night Battle Tank, Ice and Snow Robbery The burning story behind the Battle of Treasure Island
In 1969, cold ice and snow covered Zhenbao Island, and a military game about national dignity quietly unfolded in this frozen land. The cruelty of war is often hidden behind history, and this tank snatching incident on Zhenbao Island has become a miracle in the history of China's international relations and an important node in the Cold War era.
Battle of Treasure Island: The smoke of war has not yet dissipated.
Looking back at the Battle of Zhenbao Island from March 2 to March 15, 1969, although it was small in scale, it profoundly changed the world pattern. In this seemingly dangerous conflict, China has successfully won a period of strategic opportunity for stable development. However, the conflict was not completely over, as a Soviet T62 tank became the focus of contention.
The fate of the tank: the game of the frozen river bottom.
The Soviets dispatched four T62 main battle tanks and two armored vehicles in an attempt to encircle our Neijiang on Zhenbao Island. However, the mines cleverly planted by our troops in the snow and ice blew off the tracks of the tank, paralyzing it on the ice. The tank crew was forced to abandon the vehicle and flee, and was killed by our fire. At this time, the world's most advanced T62 tank showed its strong armor protection, and our shells could not break through the armor to blow it up, so we could only watch it flee the battlefield.
The climax of the game: the tank becomes a pawn in international politics.
Although the T62 tank whose tracks were blown off was paralyzed on the ice of our Neijiang River, it was still within the coverage of Soviet artillery fire. The two sides were caught in a thrilling game, and the intensive artillery fire of the Soviet troops hindered our attempts to get close to the tanks, and at the same time, our side immediately opened fire to prevent the Soviet troops from dragging the tanks. Under such intensive artillery fire, it was difficult for both sides to approach the tanks, and a stalemate was formed.
The game of politics and military affairs.
The importance of tanks attracted the attention of the top leaders of China and the Soviet Union, and the vice chairman of the Military Commission and the prime minister demanded that the participating troops do everything possible to get the tanks back. At the same time, the top leadership of the Soviet Union and the top military officials also ordered that tanks must not fall into the hands of China. This made the tank the center of a political and military game, and the two countries engaged in a fierce struggle to defend the dignity of the country.
The Cold War story of Treasure Island.
In the opinion of the Soviets, it was impossible to snatch back the tank, they planned to blow it up. However, under the strict precautions of our army, this plan did not succeed. The Soviets tried to block our approach by various means, including the use of rocket minelaying vehicles to lay a large number of mines around the tanks. However, this did not stop us from fighting for this tank, as it was not only a response to aggression, but also a symbol of the most advanced technology of the time.
A diver's adventure.
In order to retrieve the tanks, the ** Military Commission ordered the 34th Regiment of the 101st Air Division to fly to the theater of operations on April 6 to provide air support. Divers Xiong Jiancheng, Sui Chuanxiang, and Dong Genfa went through thousands of difficulties and dangers, sat in the liberation truck and the oil truck, and rushed to the front line in the starry night. This difficult journey is not only for the completion of the mission, but also for the defense of the dignity of the country.
The Underwater Struggle: The Return of the Tank.
The arrival of divers gave hope for the salvation of the tank. They disarmed the mines laid by the Soviets at the bottom of the frozen river, creating the possibility of towing back the tanks. After several attempts, in the end they succeeded in towing the tank back to safety. This magnificent victory not only allowed us to obtain an advanced tank, but also wrote a strong stroke for the rise of China's leading strength.
The final destination of the tank.
The T62 tank, which was recaptured in a fierce battle, was not the end, but the beginning of a new journey. After restoration, it was sent to Beijing and became part of the outdoor exhibition area of the Military Museum, forever witnessing that thrilling historical moment. More than just a piece of military equipment, this tank is a symbol of national dignity, and it tells the story of a Cold War-era adventure.
Epilogue: Heroic deeds in the snow and ice.
The once snow-capped treasure island has become an iconic location in the history of China's international relations, and the T62 tank has become a symbol of China's defense against aggression and national dignity. This snatch of tanks is not only a military game, but also a legendary story related to the fate of the country. Let us trace the heroic deeds in the ice and snow with respect, and let the war of Zhenbao Island continue to burn in the long river of history.