In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a number of generals who made outstanding contributions in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation were awarded military ranks. In total, more than a thousand generals received the titles of marshal, general, general, etc.
Among this group of generals, there are three people who are affectionately called "Sanyang" because they have the same surname and similar experience, symbolizing good luck. So who are these three generals?
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Yang Chengwu: Commander of the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army who bravely resisted the war Yang Chengwu was born in 1914 in a poor family in Changting County, Fujian. He joined the Communist Youth League of China in 1928 and joined the Peasant Revolutionary Army the following year.
He officially joined the Communist Party of China in 1930. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he was appointed as the head of the 115th Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, commanding the war in North China.
After the outbreak of the Battle of Pingxingguan, he led his army to cut off the enemy's material transportation road, laying the foundation for the victory of Pingxingguan. Yang Chengwu fought bravely all his life and was the pride of the Eighth Route Army.
During the Liberation War, Yang Chengwu served as the commander of the Hebei Central Column of the First Field Army of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region. The troops he led were brave and resolute in the battle, and successfully annihilated the enemy650 thousand.
His outstanding performance was highly praised, and even Commander-in-Chief Zhu praised him as "a pioneering example of seizing a big city."
Yang Dezhi: Born in Liling County, Hunan Province in 1911, his father was a blacksmith. Witnessing the shattering of mountains and rivers, he joined the military at the age of 17. In 1932, he served as the commander of the 93rd Regiment of the 45th Division of the Red 15th Army, and participated in the Long March the following year, during which he organized the "17 warriors" to forcibly cross the Dadu River, and was commended by the headquarters and awarded the third-class Red Star Medal.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, General Yang Dezhi served as the commander of the 685th Regiment of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and successfully commanded the Battle of Pingxingguan. After the founding of New China, he served as the commander of the 19th Corps of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and concurrently served as the commander of the Shaanxi Military Region.
The third hero is Yang Yong. Born in 1913 into a poor family in Liuyang, Hunan Province, he joined the Communist Youth League at the age of 13 and officially became a member of our party in 1930.
In 1934, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star of the Third Class, and in October of the same year, he took part in the famous Long March. During the Anti-Japanese War, Yang Yong served as the deputy commander of the 686th Regiment of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, participated in battles such as Wuchengjinggou and won the victory.
His heroic deeds and firm conviction have made important contributions to the development of the people's army.
During the War of Liberation, Yang Yong served as the commander of the 1st Column of the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Field Army, and successfully recovered northern Henan and other places. Subsequently, in February 1949, he was appointed commander of the 5th Corps of the Second Field Army, and personally commanded the battle to cross the river.