[Popular title: General Xu Shiyou: The truth of the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, details you don't know]
From the Cold War-era rift between the Soviet Union and China to the provocations in Vietnam, China has been under tremendous pressure diplomatically. However, it was during this turbulent period that China responded to the challenge with astonishing force, demonstrating its unwavering military strength and sense of sovereignty. Among them, General Xu Shiyou's commanding exploits cannot be ignored.
Recall that in the late 50s and early 60s of the last century, relations between the Soviet Union and China fell to a freezing point, and the Soviet Union moved from an alliance to a strange one, and the Soviet Union intensified its efforts to maliciously provoke disputes and create friction with China. After China implemented the policy of reform and opening up, Vietnam saw an opportunity, and its wolf ambitions gradually became apparent, ignoring China's warnings and even violating China's sovereignty. At that time, China needed to demonstrate its strong military prowess, but also to find the most suitable commander to lead its forces to victory.
At this time, China decided to launch a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, with only one goal, to drive these white-eyed wolves back to their hometown, and fight them until they never dared to covet China again. And in this war, the commander of the Eastern Front was none other than the famous general, General Xu Shiyou.
General Xu Shiyou has experienced a hundred battles, is good at fighting fast, his tactical means with the reputation of General Hurricane, Chairman Mao once praised him in the momentum of the war can be in the top three. However, there were higher-ranking generals still alive at that time, and there was controversy over the appointment of General Xu Shiyou. But it was General Xu Shiyou's unique background and actual combat experience that made him the most suitable candidate. After all, he was the commander of the Guangzhou Military Region, close to the Vietnamese border, and knew the local situation very well, so he knew his soldiers as well as himself.
On the battlefield in Vietnam, General Xu Shiyou lived up to the expectations of the Party Central Committee and quickly won victories in many positions, beating the Vietnamese army to the ground. However, throughout the fighting, he still received some criticism from inside and outside the military.
The troops on the Western Front have achieved brilliant results, while the troops on the Eastern Front have faced many challenges. The fighting on the Eastern Front was fraught with difficulties, including difficulties in marching, harsh battlefield conditions, and logistical supply problems. In the early days of the campaign, the tactics originally intended to annihilate the defenders of Gaoping in seven days could not be fully implemented, and the battle did not go well. In the process of retreating, the troops of the Eastern Front suffered even more major setbacks. All this led to low morale and questions about General Xu Shiyou's command ability.
Some people even believed that if General Su Yu had been the commander of the Eastern Front, the victory in the battle would have been more complete. However, General Xu Shiyou was sent because of his knowledge of his soldiers and the importance of the geographical location of the Guangzhou Military Region. Despite the controversy, General Xu Shiyou's commanding exploits cannot be overlooked.
With his firm military conviction and high combat effectiveness, General Xu Shiyou enabled the Chinese army to win the victory in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam. This war dealt a huge blow to Vietnam, and General Xu Shiyou also completely crushed Vietnam's ambitions with three orders. These orders cost Vietnam dearly, and the end of China's material and technical assistance left Vietnam behind for many years.
After winning the war of self-defense and counterattack against Vietnam, China has learned many lessons. Although there were flaws in the course of the battle, the victory of the Chinese army and the courage and perseverance of the soldiers are undeniable. General Xu Shiyou also said at the summing up and exchange meeting that our troops should be prepared for danger in times of peace and strengthen military training so that foreign enemies will not have the slightest opportunity.
The prestige of the Chinese army has been demonstrated, and the self-defense and counterattack war against Vietnam has also sounded the alarm for the world. We must bear in mind history, cherish peace, and always adhere to the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace, so as to contribute to the peace and stability of the country.
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