After a pause, Xia Yuan's eyes were heavy. To him, the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea was a war he did not want to experience. It was too tragic. Every battle was regarded as a meat grinder. The weapons and equipment of the volunteer soldiers were
There are so many differences from the US military. Even relying on a huge number of people can only shorten part of the distance.
The gap in weapons and equipment firepower is very obvious, especially prominent.
Was the Anti-Japanese War tragic? It was equally tragic, but the firepower of the Japanese army was not enough to compete with the US military. The Japanese army relied on the spirit of Bushido who was not afraid of death. The enemies the Japanese army faced were the National Army and the Eighth Route Army with backward weapons and equipment and feudal ideas.
The firepower was not strong, and the Japanese army in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War generally experienced strict militarized training. However, the National Army and the Eighth Route Army were mostly farmers, and their military literacy was not high. Even a lot of military knowledge was acquired through blood on the battlefield.
It was summed up through hard work. When they first arrived on the battlefield and the shells were fired, they were like frightened rabbits, so the Japanese charge had a very significant effect.
This gap is very easy to make up. You only need to improve the combat literacy of the soldiers. Even if there is a certain firepower gap between the two sides, it can be shortened by the continuous improvement of the military literacy of the soldiers.
For example, veterans who have experienced some wars can judge the location of the Japanese artillery positions and the foothold of the artillery shells through the sound of the Japanese artillery shells, and avoid them in advance to avoid being killed by the artillery shells. These are summarized through continuous exploration
The experience was also related to the fact that the Japanese artillery fire was not so intensive.
However, the US military's artillery is different from the Japanese army's artillery. The US military's artillery has large caliber, strong lethality, and a large number of artillery. Some cannons can cover an area the size of a basketball court with one shot, not to mention the US military's swarms of aircraft.
and bombers. Even if Xia Yuan had experienced the bombardment of Shangganling, he did not dare to say that he could survive the bombardment of the US military.
The US military's artillery shells seemed to be free of charge. They often had to use artillery fire to plow down the hilltop and flatten the hilltop before the infantry could charge.
Precisely because the U.S. military's artillery fire was extremely fierce, Xia Yuan's experiences at Changjin Lake and Shangganling were his two most unforgettable memories, which he was unwilling to mention. They were too tragic. The volunteers simply sacrificed their lives for the enemy's lives.
Earn a small victory the hard way.
Now he has once again traveled to the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and he is still a division that is about to be surrounded by the US and South Korean troops. He does not know what the fate will be next, what will be the fate of welcoming these lovely people, let alone through his own strength.
Can save the 180th Division.
When soldiers come, they will block it; when water comes, earth covers it.
Speaking of fear, Xia Yuan has never been afraid. After experiencing so much and killing many people, he doesn't know what else can scare him. If there is, it is that he is afraid of looking at a familiar person.
A sacrifice, and in the end he was the only one left.
Shangganling experienced it once, and he didn't want to experience it a second time.
Looking at the few familiar people in front of him, Xia Yuan's voice was a little heavy. As a sharp knife platoon, they were always at the front of the team. Who knew that his platoon would be under the firepower of the US military's artillery and heavy machine guns?
Whether it can be preserved intact, but he knows that command is everything and victory is everything.
Putting away his heavy heart, Xia Yuan's voice was sonorous, "However, no matter what the enemy has, no matter how powerful the enemy is, those who try to destroy our beautiful life and the stability of the country, we must use the weapons in our hands to drive away the enemy!"
We must not let them destroy our hard-won life today!"
The four people suddenly felt the blood boiling in their bodies. Lao Yang clenched his fists and glanced at several people, saying: "Lao Xia is right. After decades of war, we have gone from chaos to unity, and finally our lives are getting better."
Come on, how long has it been? Two years have not passed yet. The American devils want to cross the 38th Parallel and go straight to our Yalu River. They also bombed our villages, causing many people who had just lived a good life to live a good life.
The people lost their homes again."
He said: "No matter how powerful the enemy is, as long as we still have breath, we must keep the American devils out and not let them in, otherwise what happened to the Korean people will happen to us again!"
Lao Yang said: "The departure is about to start. Everyone is still thinking about the days to come. It is inevitable that some comrades will have some emotions. During this period of time before the departure, everyone should pay more attention to the emotions of some soldiers and prepare their thoughts.
Work."
Tan Zhanbiao, Niu Fengyang, and Zhou Xingyong responded: "Yes!"
In the short morning meeting, everyone is an old comrade. There is no need to talk so much, and they basically know what to do.
After the three people left, Lao Yang held a rare cigarette in his mouth and asked, "Is there a fire?"
Xia Yuan touched his body, found a box of matches, and handed it over. Lao Yang opened the match, struck one and put it in front of his mouth. As the smoke rose, his eyes narrowed slightly: "This time we
We are facing a well-equipped U.S. military."
Xia Yuan nodded silently. This is not an unusual thing in newspapers. The US military is well-fed, well-clothed, and well-used. It is the superpower of this era. Especially after the defeat of the Japanese army, the United States suddenly became the world's No. 1 country.
A strong country, there is no doubt about it.
Despite the passionate words they just spoke, their hearts are heavy after the passion. The War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea has been going on for four months, and many soldiers have been sacrificed to stabilize the situation in North Korea. However, the situation is only stable and is far from over.
As commanders and combatants, no one knows the cruelty of war better than them.
Old Yang puffed on his cigarette and said, "I don't know how many people will come back from this trip."
Xia Yuan thought for a moment and asked, "Lao Yang, is there anyone else in your family?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Lao Yang turned to look at Xia Yuan and asked: "What are you doing?"
Xia Yuan knew the future better, and it was still unknown whether he could go back alive. He originally had an old mother and a younger brother at home. His family was poor, and his father died young. He went there by himself, and he didn't know whether he would be able to come back, even though in his heart
He was determined to do his best to stay alive, but facing the fierce U.S. artillery fire, he could not guarantee whether he could come back alive.
He has a system and a set of powerful skills. No matter how many skills he has, he is still a human being. When a bullet hits a vital part, he will struggle for a while longer than ordinary people. He will die anyway, and he must sort out his funeral arrangements.
He took out a paper bag from his arms, which was left behind by his predecessor when he was suppressing bandits. There was some money and a letter in it, which was left by his predecessor to his mother and younger brother. Xia Yuan did not choose to remember, nor did he
When he opened it, he found that only the word 'love' was the most touching in the world. Even though he had experienced so much and thought he was hard-hearted, there was still an area in his heart where all kinds of emotions were stored. He was afraid that reading it would arouse some emotions.
remember.
He said: "You know, I have an old mother at home. This is the money I have saved over the years, and a letter. The country has been liberated long ago, and New China has been established. I haven't gone home to see it, so
Over the years, I have lost too much money to them, if..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Lao Yang, "Lao Xia, when did you become so good at talking nonsense? If you want to go, just come back alive and take it home yourself. I won't help you take it home."
Xia Yuan shook his head and said: "This bullet doesn't have eyes, and we have a sharp knife platoon, so accidents will inevitably happen."
Lao Yang waved the cigarette in front of him with his hand and said: "If you rush forward like you, you will die very quickly. When you go there this time, don't rush indiscriminately. The Yankees' firepower is fierce. You
I really thought my butt could attract fire."
Xia Yuan thought of his predecessor's inner thoughts and said: "Who is not the son of the old mother? If I rush forward more, the soldiers behind me will be safer. I also have a younger brother. I sacrificed it so that I can take care of him when he grows up.
Mother, but other soldiers cannot. Many people in our class have become only children. If they die, the sky will fall for the family."
Lao Yang suddenly squatted on the ground, said nothing, and smoked a cigarette.
Xia Yuan squatted beside him and said: "Since ancient times, there has been a dilemma between loyalty and filial piety. These soldiers are only twenty years old, and I am already thirty. Just listen to me, Ang."
He handed the thing in his hand forward.
Lao Yang hesitated for a long time and said: "Lao Xia, I know everything you are thinking. We have been partners together for so many years, fighting foreign devils, fighting the Kuomintang Party, and even walked through the gates of hell several times.
I know what you want, I know, but I can't help you with this matter."
The thing was in Lao Xia's hand. At least he still had an idea to be careful when rushing. He was afraid that the thing would be taken away. Lao Xia had no idea and one day he would die heroically on the soil of North Korea.
Keep it and let him bring it back.
Xia Yuan sighed, put the things away, and said, "Okay, I'll keep these things for myself."
Lao Yang was smoking a cigarette, feeling a little depressed. He had a high level of ideological awareness. After all, he had studied in school and knew Chinese characters. The comrades in the platoon had done a good job in ideological work. At the same time, they also knew that in this battle, they at least had
He was very reluctant to part with half of them, but he had no choice but to do so. There was no doubt that orders were above all else.
After finishing his cigarette, Lao Yang stood up and said, "Let's go eat."
Not long after the 180th Division finished suppressing bandits, it still stayed in western Sichuan for repairs and replenished the lost soldiers. Since the 180th Division had enough veterans and the various trainings it conducted on weekdays, some who had just joined
New comrades in the army can also adapt quickly. Each squad will organize some battlefield experience discussions for new comrades and veterans to participate together. When veterans pass on their experiences to each other, recruits can also learn quickly.
Therefore, you can always see small groups of warriors gathering together while eating.
The morning meal was noodle soup, a steamed bun and a plate of pickles. The cook served the meal. Xia Yuan carried the meal to a platoon resting place. Several soldiers were grabbing a newspaper when they saw the platoon leader coming.
, the soldiers stood up to greet them, Xia Yuan took the food and walked to sit on a stool among them, smiling and saying:
"What are you looking at?"
Lao Yang said: "Soldier Life News reported that a soldier from the 2nd Battalion and 3rd Company broke a new obstacle course record yesterday. Everyone wants to see who this fierce man is."
"Soldier Life News" is a newspaper published by the 180th Division itself. There are comrades who specialize in collecting news, and there are also comrades who are responsible for printing. The circulation of small newspapers in the division is not high, and it can only be distributed to company-level units, and then to lower levels.
No more. On weekdays, soldiers basically have no entertainment life. This newspaper will publish some particularly interesting things. Once the newspaper is published, everyone is basically rushing to read it.
I once met comrades who printed newspapers. They used a primitive hand-push mimeograph machine to print newspapers. They only needed to push it round by round, and the newspapers were printed one by one.
"Let me see."
Xia Yuan put down the bowl and chopsticks and took the newspaper from Wang Xiaoliang. It was a small mimeographed newspaper with sixteen pages. "Yesterday, Comrade Li Chunming from the Third Company of the Second Battalion of the 538th Regiment broke the five-meter mark in the 100-meter obstacle race."
The 100-meter obstacle race record of Comrade Qiao Pingju, the Second Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 40th Regiment."
The 100-meter obstacle race is a competition established internally by them. The first place will receive a pen as a reward. Holding the competition can increase the training enthusiasm of the soldiers. They must train hard every day and improve their combat level so that they can eliminate more enemies on the battlefield.
Many enemies.
The newspaper contains the life stories of some soldiers of the three regiments of the 180th Division, including regimental commanders, company commanders, platoon leaders, and squad leaders. Most of them are life portraits of ordinary soldiers, such as a
When a soldier tore his clothes during training, the deputy squad leader would use needle and thread to mend them, such as what lunch to prepare for today's cooking class, what lunch schedule was drawn up, such as a day in the life of a new comrade joining the 180th Division, etc. It was very
A down-to-earth newspaper.
Compared with the eye-catching headlines of the future, this newspaper is simply a breath of fresh air in the newspaper industry.
After briefly reading the life portraits of the soldiers of the 180th Division, Xia Yuan held a newspaper in one hand and a steamed bun in the other, took a bite and said: "You can read the newspaper, come one by one, don't grab it, you have to take the newspaper after reading it"
Show it to the comrades in the second row. If you tear up the newspaper while fighting for the newspaper, how will the comrades behind see it?"
The soldiers in a row lowered their heads in shame.
Xia Yuan smiled, handed the newspaper to Lao Yang, and said: "Lao Yang, you should read more about them. I remember that many soldiers in the platoon can't even read, so you can read it to everyone.
"
"Hey, then I'll read it to everyone."
A smile appeared on Lao Yang's face, he took the newspaper and read it: "Yesterday..."
When New China was first founded, the illiteracy rate in our country was as high as 80%. Illiteracy became a stumbling block on the development path of New China. To solve this problem, a vigorous literacy campaign was launched across the country. Literacy classes were located in factories, rural areas, troops, and streets.
, people devote themselves to cultural learning with high enthusiasm.
In the army, soldiers also devote their free time to learning. Up to now, soldiers can basically know a lot of words. It is still necessary to carry out literacy campaigns. Knowing the words is much better than not knowing the words.