The victory in the Battle of Taierzhuang had a major impact on the morale and confidence of the Chinese people and played a far-reaching role in the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan
A general showed outstanding command skills and fearless fighting spirit in this battle, and became the greatest hero of the Battle of Taierzhuang.
However, after the victory of the Liberation War, the general was arrested and eventually died unjustly in prison.
Who is this general?
Chi Fengcheng was born in 1904 in a poor family in Jing County, Hebei Province
At that time, Jingxian County in Hebei Province was in a chaotic period at the end of the Qing Dynasty, and the country was plagued by foreign invasions and internal strife.
Coupled with frequent natural and man-made disasters, this already poor family has been even more devastated.
In 1920, Chi Fengcheng, who was only 16 years old, was successfully admitted to the Northwest Military Academy Corps with the lofty ideal of saving the country and the people.
He is full of a sense of responsibility and mission for the fate of the country, and is eager to contribute to the country's rejuvenation.
During his studies and life at the military academy, Chi Fengcheng showed outstanding talent and leadership skills.
Soon after, he successfully entered the first-class general class of the Army University, and received high-intensity military training and professional knowledge.
After several years of hard study and hard work, he graduated from the general class of the Lushan ** Officer Training Corps and became a military talent.
Chi Fengcheng's talent and ability were appreciated by Feng Yuxiang, who introduced him to his command.
Faced with the crisis of the country, Chi Feng Castle made up his mind to devote all his energy to participating in the battle against the Japanese army.
Chi Feng Cheng decided to participate in the war of resistance, knowing full well that the Japanese invasion plan was a threat to the country
In accordance with the instructions of his superiors, he led his troops to bravely resist the Japanese invaders, and made great achievements for the cause of national liberation behind enemy lines.
Showing extraordinary courage and military talent, Chimine Castle made a great contribution to the defense of the country's independence and dignity by commanding troops on the battlefield to fight bloody battles against the enemy.
Commander Li Zongren ordered Sun Lianzhong to lead his troops to hold the position to resist the enemy's attack.
Sun Lianzhong quickly analyzed the situation and sent two armies to lurk on the east and west sides of Taierzhuang.
The 31st Division under the command of Chi Fengcheng became the vanguard of Taierzhuang, shouldering an important mission to hold the main position and wait for follow-up reinforcements to arrive.
On March 24, 1938, the Japanese launched a fierce attack under the cover of artillery and tanks, aiming at the north gate of Taierzhuang.
With stubborn will and iron-blooded courage, the officers and men of the 31st Division formed an impregnable defensive line in front of the small north gate to resist the Japanese attack.
However, the Japanese constantly launched offensives, trying to occupy important positions.
On the 26th, the Japanese launched a large-scale offensive under the cover of bombers, and about 3,000 people launched a fierce attack on Taierzhuang.
However, the north gate of Taierzhuang was finally breached, and the Japanese army quickly occupied Dongdajie, the situation was precarious, and the loss of land was anxious.
After the victory of the war, in order to regain the lost territory, Chi Fengcheng resolutely decided to form a death squad of 45 people
When night fell, the brave daredevils put on Japanese uniforms, wore waist-full grenades, and held short guns, climbed the walls into the city, and engaged in a fierce life-and-death struggle with the enemy.
Whenever a member of the team was injured and fell, they did not hesitate to detonate the grenade on their body, choosing to die with the enemy.
The sound of battle echoed in the night sky, and the entire battlefield became extremely fierce.
After a long and fierce battle, the daredevils eventually captured multiple shelters and houses, successfully regaining some of the lost ground.
The enemy in the northwest corner was visibly severely weakened, and their defenses began to crack.
However, the cost of this battle is also enormous.
At the end of the battle, only 13 of the heroic death squad remained, and the rest of the warriors died heroically in the battle.
The enemy's artillery fire continued to fall, and the soldiers of the 31st Division in Taierzhuang had already paid a huge price in the fierce fighting for several days in a row.
Reinforcements have not been able to arrive in time, making the situation even more critical.
Chi Fengcheng knew that if he held on, the entire division might be wiped out.
At the critical juncture, Chi Fengcheng quickly got in touch with the commander-in-chief, Sun Lianzhong, and proposed a temporary retreat to him.
Chi Feng Cheng understands the risks of retreat, but is worried about the current predicament, hoping to retain his strength and wait for a more favorable time to launch**.
Sun Lianzhong gave Li Zongren a detailed report on the current predicament and Chi Fengcheng's request.
After receiving the news, Li Zongren immediately made a decision and asked Chi Fengcheng and his troops to hold their positions.
He stressed that reinforcements were on their way to Town's army at a rapid pace.
Li Zongren knew very well that if he retreated at this time, it would be tantamount to giving up the achievements and sacrifices he had made before.
The next day, after a long wait, Tang Enbo's army finally arrived at the Taierzhuang battlefield with heavy **.
The horn sounded, and the soldiers fearlessly charged the enemy position, and the Japanese were forced to retreat on all fronts.
With his military talent and strong will, Chi Feng Castle successfully held his position and made the first contribution to regaining the lost territory.
His bravery was admirable, and his leadership and courage were a morale boost for the whole army.
In recognition of his exploits, Chi Feng Cheng was awarded a Blue Sky and White Sun Medal and became a hero in the hearts of everyone.
After the end of the war, Chi Fengcheng felt worried and helpless about the situation of the two parties killing each other
He did not want to see the country plunge into the abyss of civil war again, so he decided to resign from his post and return to Peking to live a peaceful life.
Chi Feng Cheng made a significant contribution to the Sino-Japanese War, and his exploits should be remembered.
However, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, his fate took a turn.
When Fu Zuoyi in Beiping declared an uprising in 1949, Chi Fengcheng actively supported this appeal.
But on April 1, 1955, he suddenly**.
Since he had served in **, his past has become the target of attacks and accusations by some.
As a general who participated in the uprising, Chi Feng Castle became one of the victims.
After a long period of imprisonment, Chi Feng Castle died on March 16, 1955.
In 1983, Chi Feng Cheng was finally rehabilitated organizationally, and his reputation and honor were restored
He should be remembered for his brilliant achievements and great contributions to the country.
Despite the sadness of General Chiminejo's passing, his spirit and dedication will live on forever and continue to inspire new generations.