In late April 1942, when spring was getting stronger, the sky in the anti-Japanese base areas in southern Hebei was shrouded in gunsmoke on the land of North China. During this period, the Japanese army launched a massive ironclad encirclement operation in an attempt to completely destroy the indomitable anti-Japanese forces of the Chinese nation. This is a story full of tragedy and heroism, a history woven by blood and fire.
Let's look back at what happened in those days. Huozhuang became the focus of the war, where countless brave and determined anti-Japanese fighters who cherished their family and country gathered. Chief Leung Chun-chi is one of them, who has become the soul of the battle with his perseverance and wisdom in commanding the defense battle. Beside him, there are countless warriors whose names may not be known to future generations, such as Liu Yinghua and Guo Yuchun, but who are also fighting bravely.
At that time, the situation was precarious, and the Japanese army adopted an ironclad encirclement strategy and placed heavy troops around it. They were supported by machine gun batteries and artillery, and their fire was fierce. In the face of such strong enemy pressure, different views and choices also emerged within the anti-Japanese base areas. Director Leung Chun-chi released the petty offenders at such a critical juncture and led all those who could take up arms to fight back.
Imagine a scene where bullets whizz through the smoke of gunfire, where every corner can hide an enemy or an opportunity, where every command is a matter of life and death, where every eye contact conveys firmness and trust. In such a desperate situation, Leung Chun-chi demonstrated his extraordinary leadership and loyalty to the anti-Japanese spirit.
However, in brutal battles, not all heroes are lucky enough to live to witness the arrival of victory. In the end, during a breakout operation, Leung Chun-chi was brutally killed by the enemy. Just as many great moments in history often hide heavy sacrifices, there will always be heroic tears on the road to victory and freedom.
By presenting specific events and individual experiences, we are able to trace the choices and sacrifices made during those difficult years. From Director Liang Zhenzhi's last-minute choice to charge without hesitation to the release of petty criminals and encourage them to join the ranks of resistance; from Liu Yinghua, Guo Yuchun and other ordinary soldiers who were wounded in the rain of bullets and still persisted in fighting until the last moment; all these have profoundly revealed the indomitable and patriotic spirit of the Chinese people in that era.
Today, looking back at history in an era of peace, we should cherish our hard-won tranquility. When we cherish the memory of the great sacrifices made by our ancestors, please always remember that it is precisely because of their spiritual strength that they were not afraid of hardship, death and courage to fight that we have the cornerstone of our beautiful life today.
So, after reading about the Iron Wall in the spring of 1942 and the heroic deeds behind it, let us pay tribute to those who fought to the last breath for freedom and dignity, and pass on to future generations their fearless and supreme values of defending the honor of their homeland and country – making history an eternal and bright beacon on the way forward.