The deputy commander of the 688th Regiment of the Eighth Route Army is majestic, but no one knows the commander, what is the reason?
In the long historical process of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the 688th Regiment of the Eighth Route Army illuminated the darkness of the war with its unique light. This unit was reorganized from the Red Army, fought valiantly, and achieved great results. However, so far, the name of the head of the regiment is rarely known, but the name of the deputy head is a household name, what kind of story is hidden in this?
In the cruel years of the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Jinxiu, the commander of the 688th Regiment, lit up the battlefield like a bolt of lightning, however, his light accompanied his short life trajectory. At the age of 19, Chen Jinxiu joined the Red Army and became a model for young people at that time.
He went to all parts of the country to fight hard to defend his home and country against foreign enemies. In 1937, the Anti-Japanese War broke out, and Chen Jinxiu, as the head of the 688 Regiment, felt a great responsibility.
He is well aware that this is not only a military confrontation, but also a struggle involving the fate of the country and the dignity of the nation. However, fate does not seem to favor him. On the eve of the expedition, a sudden natural disaster brought major difficulties to the 688th regiment.
Chen Jinxiu stood alone outside the tent, overlooking the mountains and rivers hit by the torrential rain, with mixed feelings. Regret, anger, helplessness, all kinds of emotions come to my heart. He knows that every minute and every second of delay can put his comrades on the front lines in a more dangerous situation.
In the days that followed, Chen Jinxiu and his troops worked hard to overcome difficulties, re-equip themselves, and re-equip themselves. Like a phoenix, they have regained their strength and are firmly marching to the front.
Chen Jinxiu boosted the morale of the troops, and his words were full of strength and confidence, as if they could remove all gloom. As a regimental commander, he is well aware that the impact of his emotions and attitudes on the entire unit is crucial.
During those difficult years, he was not only a commander, but also a beacon in the hearts of the soldiers, guiding the way forward. However, the wheels of history are rolling forward, and the cruelty of war is not over.
A fierce battle in 1938 became another important chapter in the brutal practice of the War of Resistance Against Japan, especially for the 688th Regiment. In this battle, the heroic sacrifice of Regiment Commander Chen Jinxiu not only demonstrated personal heroism, but also profoundly revealed the cruelty of war.
As an extreme social phenomenon, war shows its cruelty on the verge of life and death, and at the same time, it is also a severe test of human nature, morality and civilization. Chen Jinxiu's sacrifice occurred in a fierce war of resistance. The battle was extremely fierce, and the two sides fought to the death on a small battlefield.
In the rain of bullets, artillery fire continued, and the battlefield was filled with gunpowder smoke and dust. In this harsh environment, every soldier faced the test of life and death, and Chen Jinxiu, as the regiment commander, always charged at the forefront and resisted the fierce attacks of the enemy side by side with the soldiers.
In that battle, Chen Jinxiu showed extraordinary courage and determination. He knows that as the head of the regiment, his actions and decisions are related to the life and death of the entire team. Even in the face of great danger, he did not hesitate to fight for every chance of victory for his troops.
However, the cruelty of the war was unmistakably revealed at this moment. In a charge, Chen Jinxiu was unfortunately hit by enemy artillery fire and died heroically. His remains were not recovered due to the intensity of the fighting, which is not uncommon in war, but each time is a great test of humanity and emotion.
Chen Jinxiu's sacrifice was a huge blow to the 688th Regiment. Not only the loss of a heroic regimental commander, but more importantly, the loss of a brother, mentor and friend. In those days, solidarity and sacrifice were an important part of combat, and each soldier saw each other as comrades in life and death.
Therefore, this loss is deep and painful, and it is not just a physical separation, but also a psychological trauma. However, the harsh reality of the war also inspired the soldiers of the 688th Regiment. In the midst of their grief, they became more determined to realize their mission and responsibility to resist aggression and defend their homeland.
Chen's sacrifice became a spark in their hearts, inspiring them to continue fighting and not giving up even in the most difficult moments. This spirit was tempered in the cruel reality of war, and it transcended individual life and death and became a collective force, leading the 688th Regiment and the entire anti-Japanese force to move forward.
Chen Jinxiu's sacrifice is not only a symbol of personal heroism, but also represents the heroism of countless martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan. His deeds were sung throughout the battlefield of the 688th Regiment and became an eternal legend. This incident profoundly demonstrated the cruel reality of the war and also demonstrated the indomitable and courageous spirit of sacrifice of the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japan.
Inspired by this spirit, even in the face of great difficulties and challenges, the soldiers of the 688th Regiment always insisted on fighting, demonstrating the heroism and strength of the Chinese people.
After the heroic sacrifice of the head of the regiment, the burden of the 688 regiment fell on Han Xianchu's shoulders. As the deputy commander of the regiment, Han Xianchu not only inherited Chen Jinxiu's legacy, but also showed extraordinary military talent and outstanding leadership in the following battles. His rise was not accidental, but honed through countless battles and challenges.
Han Xianchu understood that in the brutal anti-Japanese battlefield, courage and sacrifice alone were far from enough. Therefore, he carried out bold tactical innovations, focusing on flexible maneuvers and striking at the enemy's weak points. In the Battle of Zhiluozhen, Han Xianchu made good use of the terrain and night to successfully launch a surprise attack on the Japanese army and won a complete victory.
This victory not only dealt a serious blow to the morale of the Japanese army, but also greatly enhanced the prestige of the Eighth Route Army. Then in the Battle of Zhiluozhen, Han Xianchu led the 688th Regiment to participate in the Battle of Zhangnan. In this campaign, he showed great strategic vision and unwavering determination.
In the face of the powerful firepower of the Japanese army, Han Xianchu did not choose to face it head-on, but adopted flexible guerrilla tactics, effectively weakening the enemy's strength through small-scale rapid assaults, and finally won the battle.
Han Xianchu's decisions not only reflected his profound military qualities, but also demonstrated his deep understanding of the nature of war. He understood that in a people's war such as the War of Resistance Against Japan, victory or defeat was not a matter of time, but that it was necessary to persist in the long-term war of resistance and exhaust the enemy's will and resources. Therefore, his nimble tactics are based on deep strategic considerations.
Under the leadership of Han Xianchu, the 688th Regiment became a feared existence of the enemy. However, he was never moved by personal fame and always put the interests of the troops and the goals of the battle first.
In addition to fighting, Han Xianchu was also very concerned about the lives and psychological state of the soldiers, and often went deep into the soldiers to understand their needs and encourage them to persevere. This people-friendly leadership style made him highly respected in the army and loved by the soldiers.
The rise of Han Xianchu was an important chapter in the entire anti-Japanese journey of the 688th Regiment and the Eighth Route Army. His story is not only a manifestation of military ingenuity, but also a manifestation of leadership and charisma. In that era full of blood and fire, Han Xianchu was like a bright star, leading the 688th Regiment forward in the darkness and contributing his own strength to the cause of the Chinese people's war of resistance.
His name thus leaves a deep mark on history. Through a series of well-planned battles, such as the Battle of Zhiluo Town and the Battle of Zhangnan, he demonstrated extraordinary strategic wisdom and leadership skills that won crucial victories for the Eighth Route Army. These victories not only consolidated the position of the Eighth Route Army in the War of Resistance Against Japan, but also enhanced Han Xianchu's prestige in the army.
Under the leadership of Han Xianchu, the 688th Regiment became a dynamic and efficient fighting collective. He is well aware of the importance of flexible use of tactics, whether it is guerrilla warfare or head-on combat, Han Xianchu can formulate the most appropriate combat strategy according to the actual situation.
In the Battle of Naolazhen, he took advantage of the terrain and took the lead in launching a night attack, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy; In the Battle of Zhangnan, he adopted the method of dividing troops to resist and encircle, and finally won the victory. These victories not only proved Han Xianchu's outstanding military talents, but also demonstrated the great importance he attached to the lives of his soldiers.
Han Xianchu's rise also benefited from his great emphasis on army management. He is well aware of the importance of soldiers' morale to combat, so he pays attention to improving the quality of life and the will to fight in daily management.
He often trains and lives with the soldiers, understands their ideological dynamics and practical needs, and provides timely solutions and support. This kind of people-friendly leadership made Han Xianchu much loved in the army, and the soldiers were willing to go to the trouble for him.
In addition, Han Xianchu also attached special importance to the collection and analysis of intelligence work, believing that this was the key to winning the battle. Therefore, he established an effective intelligence collection network to ensure that he could grasp the enemy's situation in a timely manner and provide accurate information support for the planning and command of battles. This emphasis on intelligence work greatly increased the odds of victory in battle.
In the era of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, when information was not developed, the deeds of heroes were often buried by the dust of time, especially a regiment commander like Chen Jinxiu. His heroic sacrifice has not been widely praised for many reasons. First, the limitations of wartime communications made it difficult for many heroic deeds to spread quickly and widely.
In those days, resources such as newspapers and radio stations were extremely limited, and most of the time, the transmission of information on the battlefield relied on manpower, which greatly limited the speed and scope of information dissemination.
Secondly, the political and social environment after the end of the war also affected the recording and dissemination of heroic deeds. In the process of post-war reconstruction and political change, many heroic deeds may have faded from the public eye because they were not recorded in time, or were deliberately ignored in political struggles.
At the same time, Han Xianchu, as the deputy head of the regiment, continued to make meritorious contributions on the battlefield after Chen Jinxiu's death, and was commended many times after the war. This was not only because he continued to show outstanding leadership and military skills in the subsequent battles, but also because of the more mature communication and environment after the war, which allowed his heroic deeds to be more widely recorded and disseminated.
In addition, the recognition and commemoration of heroes in the post-war society is also more systematic and extensive, which helps Han Xianchu's deeds to receive more attention and recognition. In that special historical period, although the names and deeds of many heroes were not widely celebrated, their sacrifices and contributions were indelible.
Although Chen Jinxiu has not become a well-known hero like Han Xianchu, his sacrifices for the country and the nation are also worthy of our memory and respect. The long river of history will always remember every hero who fought for freedom and justice in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, whether they were famous or not.
The story of head Chen Jinxiu and deputy head Han Xianchu is a model of many heroic deeds in the War of Resistance Against Japan. The obscurity of the regiment commander and the fame of the deputy regiment commander are the cruelty of the war and the contingency of history. The story of these two heroes teaches us to always remember the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country and our people, whether they are known to the world or not.