On November 4, 1937, the invading Japanese army landed in the vicinity of Jinshanwei, like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable. The people **ordered** to retreat on all fronts, however, at this critical moment, one unit chose to hold on.
On the 11th, the Japanese army burned along the Shangsong Road (now the North Song Road) from the direction of Songjiang and approached the North Bridge. This bridge is the only way to Shanghai, and it is also the last line of defense to stop the Japanese army. At this time, more than 800 officers and soldiers of the 108th Division of the 67th Army gathered near the Bottle Mountain Daoyuan, preparing to start a desperate struggle with the Japanese army.
That night, the North Bridge Blockade began. ** Warriors faced the Japanese army, which was several times their size, and fought bravely to kill the enemy. They used their flesh and blood to build great walls of steel and swore to defend the territory of the motherland. The fierce battle lasted until the early morning of the next day, with more than 500 people, but they still resisted stubbornly, so that the Japanese could not cross the thunder pond one step.
In this battle, Ling Qirui, the head of the general affairs section of the Puci Sanatorium, showed great courage and patriotism. He enthusiastically accepted the fifty-seven wounded and led the team to bury the remains of the ** warriors. On the north bank of Yutang, he built a "Tomb of Warriors" to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Although the Battle of Beiqiao ultimately failed to stop the Japanese attack, it demonstrated the indomitable and heroic spirit of the Chinese nation. These warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country used their lives to interpret what patriotic feelings and national spirit are. Their heroic deeds will forever be recorded in the annals of history and inspire generation after generation of Chinese sons and daughters to strive for the prosperity and strength of the motherland.
Today, the Battle of the North Bridge has become a good story in the long river of history, but its spirit is forever engraved in people's hearts. Let us remember this period of history, the brave men who gave their lives for our country, their heroic deeds and noble spirit.