Title: Li Guilian: 717th Regiment Assault Company, a sharp fighter who stood firm in the ambush battle
In the early days of the War of Resistance, Li Guilian of the 717th Regiment of the 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army led a company to participate in a thrilling ambush battle. On October 28, 1938, in Shaojiazhuang, Guangling County, Shanxi, Japanese military vehicles entered the canyon one after another, preparing for search operations. This ambush battle has become one of the classic combat examples of our army.
In this battle, Li Guilian led the assault company, hiding in the trenches, and through clever camouflage, the Japanese did not notice their presence. At the beginning of the battle, Li Guilian used a shot as a signal, the machine gunner pulled the trigger, and the assault company rushed up to engage the Japanese in a fierce battle. In this battle, the commanders were wounded one after another, but they continued to fight, which greatly encouraged the soldiers.
It is worth mentioning that the reason why Li Guilian was able to participate in this battle was because of the instructions of brigade commander Wang Zhen. In order to familiarize the soldiers of the 719th Regiment with mountain operations as soon as possible, Wang Zhen decided to let Li Guilian lead a company of the 717th Regiment to participate in the ambush battle. Li Guilian was very familiar with the battle location and proposed the deployment plan of the assault company, and Wang Zhen and He Qingji, regiment commander, both expressed support and coordinated operations.
During the battle, Li Guilian was seriously injured in the chest by a Japanese sniper, but still insisted on directing the battle until Dr. Bethune's treatment. Bethune asked him not to lie down and continue his activities, Li Guilian followed the doctor's instructions, and after recovering from his injuries a week later, he returned to fighting.
The name Li Guilian may be female, but his bravery and fighting spirit led his comrades to give him the nickname "Li Mengzi". The victory in this ambush battle not only demonstrated the combat ability of our army, but also demonstrated the bravery of Li Guilian and other soldiers.
This story is full of sharpness and moving, which allows us to see the heroic sacrifice and persistence of countless ordinary soldiers during the Anti-Japanese War period. Li Guilian's deeds also tell us that in the face of war, both men and women have the responsibility and obligation to defend their homeland and fight for justice and freedom.
War is cruel, but in this cruelty, there will also be heroic brilliance. Li Guilian's story shows us the bravery and selflessness of Chinese soldiers, and gives us a deeper understanding of the history of that special period.
The above is just a simple description of this story, in fact, there are more details and touching moments behind this story, which are worth digging and inheriting. Through the dissemination of such stories, we can better promote positive energy, let more people understand the history of the War of Resistance, and cherish the hard-won peace that came by.
