On October 19, 1950, Chinese volunteers crossed the Yalu River to participate in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
At that time, there were always different theories in society about the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, of which 3 were the most concerned by society. The first is that the volunteer army takes the initiative to send troops to cause the two armies to fight, otherwise there will be no war. The second is to say that the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea broke out at the instigation of the DPRK, and that the Korean War was the fuse. The third is that the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea slowed down the pace of liberating Taiwan, and the Taiwan issue has a great deal of responsibility for the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea that has been left over to the present day.
Rumors are rumors, what is the truth? We cannot judge on the basis of these unreliable statements alone.
British Prime Minister Palmerston once said that there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies between countries, and there are only interests between countries. Palmerston has also participated in various wars of aggression, actively participating in any profitable war. And the style is so utilitarian, Palmerston's reputation is not much better.
Palmerston's famous saying has endured for a long time, and the relationship between the United States, South Korea, and the Soviet Union and the DPRK is a true portrayal of this sentence.
On June 25, 1950, the Korean People's Army crossed the 38th Parallel and marched south. The enemy army was an army led by Rhee, and it seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the sudden attack of the Korean People's Army. After more than two months of fierce fighting, the KPA army successfully gained the advantage of the war, and the sphere of influence of Rhee and Walton Walker retreated all the way to the area around Busan. This good record, the three Chao clan divisions in the Northeast and Shino are indispensable.
The historical 38th Parallel was the end of World War II, when the Allied Agreement used the 38th parallel on the Korean Peninsula as a temporary dividing line between the United States and the Soviet Union in its military operations against Japan and the scope of the surrender. The 38th Parallel is ostensibly an armistice line, but in fact it is a point of balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union. Some countries in the world hope to break this balance, and some do not want to experience the ravages of war again, and they do not want this balance to be broken. As a peace-loving country, China has always been reluctant to see war.
On September 15, 1950, MacArthur implemented a landing plan at Inchon as previously conceived, hoping to take the opportunity to cut off the supply of The Korean army and then effectively improve the situation. Sure enough, after the Inchon landing, the situation took a major turn, and the KPA was gradually defeated and retreated, suffering heavy losses. On the other hand, the US military is full of vigor and triumphant.
In the face of such an unfavorable situation, the Korean People's Army finally remembered the chairman's words that it could not start a war casually, but had to think carefully and think of a way out. Moreover, helping the Korean Peninsula complete the great cause of reunification has also been included in China's future plans. After China originally planned to reunify Taiwan, it could help the DPRK without worries, but the DPRK could not hold back and only wanted to reunify as soon as possible, and General Kim could not wait for a moment.
Impatient to eat hot tofu, General Jin made a mistake this time. After MacArthur successfully landed, he captured Seoul in a dozen days, and then Pyongyang fell and the Yalu River was in jeopardy. During this period, the Chinese government has expressed several times that it will send troops to aid North Korea when necessary. During World War II, MacArthur made a fortune and made a fortune. In the face of China's warnings, the wealthy MacArthur simply ignored it and still went his own way. There are even public rumors that "I want to spend Christmas by the Yalu River." In the face of MacArthur's wanton provocations, China gave the most powerful response with practical actions.
Shortly after the end of the War of Liberation in China, it was necessary to prevent the counter-offensive action of Chiang Kai-shek's army; the integration of the domestic army had not yet reached a certain height, the army strength was still relatively scattered for the time being, and there were troops distributed in Tibet and Hainan Island. Coupled with the fact that China has been experiencing war, the people do not want to see the flames of war ignited again. Economic development is on the agenda, and China has no energy to participate in the war anymore. Truman and MacArthur also thought of these reasons, predicting that China would not send troops to reinforce North Korea at all, and that even if China participated in this war, it would not pose the necessary threat to the United States. In short, MacArthur did not pay any attention to China at all.
But the war was also about the other side, the Soviet Union. From the perspective of the Soviet Union, it is natural to see China send troops. As the only socialist country in the world at that time that could compete with imperialist forces, the Soviet Union hoped that more and more countries would rebel against the United States. However, in order to preserve its own strength and not directly tear its face with the United States, the Soviet Union itself was unwilling to send troops to aid North Korea. After much deliberation, North Korea had no choice but to turn to China for help, which was both safe and effective.
But Rhee was very reluctant to see China send troops. This is evident from its intransigence to sign the subsequent armistice agreement. Whether or not you want to see China send troops, it ultimately depends on whether China wants it or not. The coalition forces marched straight to the Yalu River, and further on, northeast China. China will not allow the enemy to trample on national sovereignty so wantonly, and China is no longer the "weak and powerless" country.
It is reported that the US Seventh Fleet has been sending bombers to bomb China's northeast airspace, and the situation in northeast China is not optimistic. Northeast China is the economic center of gravity of New China and is of great significance to the overall development of China's economy. Once the coalition forces march northeast, China's economic development will inevitably be hit hard. Coupled with the fact that there were wolves in front of chiang kai-shek and tigers in the back, the Chinese army would certainly not be able to take care of both ends.
After some discussion, the Chinese government finally decided to send troops. In line with the principle of "the best defense is to attack", taking the initiative to send troops is not only an effective protective measure for the northeast, but also responsible for the overall development of China. We are not willing to fight, but we are not afraid of war.
On October 25, 1950, the Chinese Volunteer Army crossed the Yalu River and marched to Korea, exchanging fire with the U.S. army, known as the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. MacArthur, who had thought that China's aid was just a useless effort, suffered setbacks in the face of the Chinese Volunteer Army. There were 5 battles before and after, and the US troops suffered heavy losses each time. Chinese People's Volunteer Army made full use of mobile warfare, guerrilla warfare and other combat methods to successfully seize the initiative in the war. The two sides are also fighting again and again, getting to know each other more and more.
In fact, most of the combat effectiveness of the US military is supported by heavy fire weapons, artillery and tanks have always played an indispensable role in the US camp, in fact, the personal combat ability of US soldiers is not prominent. China, on the contrary, does not have well-equipped weapons, but Chinese soldiers are all excellent soldiers, and they all have strong combat capabilities when they take one out.
The two sides have their own advantages and cannot stand each other, and the signing of the agreement to draw the "three eight lines" is also a natural result.
At the end of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, some people were happy and some were sad. But the undeniable fact is that the war delayed the liberation of Taiwan. This extension has been extended to the present. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek gathered forces in Taiwan while most of the Chinese government's attention was focused on the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The great cause of Taiwan's liberation has thus been shelved.
It is often rumored that if China had not participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Taiwan would have returned to the motherland long ago under Su Yu's 50-strong army. We cannot judge whether the rumors are true or false, but sending troops to North Korea is an inevitable and necessary choice. Judging from the various acts of the United States since its founding, the United States is a country that likes to solve problems by force, and constantly interferes in the affairs of other countries in the name of "the world's police." If China ignores the Korean issue and turns to Taiwan, according to the nature of the United States, it will certainly hinder the liberation of Taiwan by the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
In fact, through the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army became famous in World War I, so that all countries in the world re-understood New China and did not dare to neglect the regime of New China.
In order to crack down on China and "punish" China's aid to North Korea, nearly 40 countries in the world have imposed embargoes on China and cracked down on China's overseas trade, many of which have chosen to be forced under the authority of the United States. Truman would like to see a situation in which the new Chinese economic system is paralyzed and there is no time to take care of North Korea in order to achieve its goals.
But Chinese people's determination to unite and unite with the outside world is far from being understandable to Americans. The level of economic development in New China was insufficient, and war funds were relatively scarce. In order to participate in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, China borrowed funds from the Soviet Union. This loan was not fully repaid until 1964.
During this period, Chinese people gave full play to their subjective initiative and made China's economic development go up one after another with an absolute sense of social responsibility, and its growth rate was staggering. In 1951, for example, the fiscal and economic revenue directly doubled compared with 1950. This rate of growth also makes the United States feel unbelievable.
It is the trend of the times for the Chinese Volunteers to send troops to Korea. Considering China's national interests, considering the world situation, and considering from a long-term historical perspective, China's choice to participate in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea is correct. Because of this war, many countries have re-understood New China, laying a certain foundation for The development of China's future diplomatic cause. More and more countries are learning about the image of New China. The New York Times at the time commented on the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea: "The United States fought two wars in Korea and won North Korea, but lost to Red China. "This is a huge affirmation of the performance of new China."
Although the war now feels "far away", we still cannot relax our demands on ourselves. Forge ahead, with the spirit of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, inspire yourself to overcome the difficulties encountered in life and achieve a better self.