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Text丨Editor: Literature and History
Preface
On the Korean battlefield in 1950, on an ordinary night, an unexpected episode occurred. When Zhang Zhenming, the political commissar of the Volunteer Corps, found an Asian face in a U.S. military coat and holding a map in a straw pile, he thought it was his old acquaintance. This misunderstanding unexpectedly set off a series of interesting ripple effects. In the tense atmosphere of battle, such a small episode not only relieved the pressure of the soldiers, but also brought a bit of relaxation. Who is this prisoner of war? What is the relationship between Political Commissar Zhang and him? What kind of story is hidden behind all this? Let's go with Xiao Yao to see what it is.
On the Korean battlefield in 1950, an unexpected scene occurred. Jang Jin-ming, a political commissar of the Volunteer Corps, couldn't help but widen his eyes when he witnessed a South Korean prisoner of war, and his reaction confused the soldiers around him. What kind of coincidence did the regimental political commissar know this prisoner of war?
Cao Dianzhen, a reconnaissance staff officer, thought that he had captured important enemy personnel, but under Zhang Zhenming's reaction, he began to wonder if he had made a mistake. The whole scene became even more tense when one of the fighters couldn't help but ask the commissar if he knew the prisoner of war.
At this time, recalling the brutality of the Korean battlefield, the bravery and fearlessness of the volunteers played a key role in the war. Their bravery and wisdom not only impressed the enemy army, but also created many legends on the battlefield. And this "misunderstanding" is also one of the eye-catching moments.
While resting in the reconnaissance squad of the 341 regiment, they accidentally captured a South Korean battalion commander. When the political commissar learned about the situation, he unexpectedly discovered that the prisoner of war was his acquaintance in the past, which revealed the truth of this oolong incident.
The perseverance and bravery of the volunteer soldiers were their hallmark traits on the Korean battlefield. They showed not only fearless courage but also wisdom and strategy in the face of a formidable enemy. It is precisely these qualities that have enabled them to achieve brilliant victories in many battles and become an important chapter in the display of military strength of New China.
June 1951 became a landmark moment in history at a critical turning point in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, which clearly divided the war into two distinct periods. Although the initial phase of the war lasted less than a year, in this short but intense period there were five major battles. These battles not only tested the courage and determination of the volunteers, but also became an indelible memory in history.
In particular, on January 2, 1951, the Volunteers joined forces with the Korean People's Army and demonstrated their combat effectiveness in the pursuit of the United Nations Army. The cold wind and the earth were covered with heavy snow, and in such a harsh environment, Cao Dianzhen of the Volunteer Army's reconnaissance squad showed his extraordinary observation and acumen. He cleverly spotted a South Korean battalion commander trying to hide next to a haystack. The battalion commander tried to avoid detection, but Cao Dianzhen's keen eyes quickly saw through his disguise.
After seven days of fierce fighting, the Volunteers and the Korean People's Army succeeded in capturing Seoul, forcing the UN forces to retreat. In the face of extreme cold and material shortages, the volunteers showed their perseverance and strong combat effectiveness, and finally achieved this strategic victory.
This battle is not only a proof of the courage and combat effectiveness of the volunteers, but also a full demonstration of their unity, strength and unyielding spirit. Under the arduous conditions of lack of materials, the Chinese Volunteers overcame all kinds of difficulties through excellent tactical application and strict organizational discipline, and wrote a glorious page for the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. This is not only a military victory, but also a great celebration of the spirit of the volunteers. Their sacrifice and courage have left a valuable spiritual wealth for future generations and have become an indelible part of the history of New China.
At the end of 1950, a fierce battle was fought on the Korean battlefield. The night of December 31 of that year became an important moment in the history of the Korean War. The Volunteers and the United Nations Army started their third large-scale battle on this cold night.
With a round of fierce artillery fire, the 38th Division of the 114th Army of the Volunteer Army quickly launched a fierce assault on the enemy position. The courage and perseverance of the soldiers were on full display at this moment. At the same time, the 114th Regiment of the 341st Division was assigned a difficult task: they needed to cross the Han River south and seize the enemy's positions. Days of fierce fighting exhausted the fighters of this unit.
Against this background, the troops finally found a relatively safe place to take a short break. Zhang Zhenming, as the political commissar of the 341st Regiment, has been busy with high-intensity work in the past few days, and he has almost reached the limit of his physical strength. What they didn't expect, however, was that a South Korean puppet army cleverly disguised himself as a volunteer commander and hid among them.
A little later, the main forces of the 341 regiment left this area. The reconnaissance platoon led by Cao Dianzhen followed, leading the equally exhausted soldiers to this haystack, hoping to find a moment of rest here.
Soon Cao Dianzhen and his reconnaissance team arrived at the haystack. They found a "sleeping" person there, and initially thought that he was wearing a U.S. military uniform to keep warm, but when Cao Dianzhen noticed the U.S. military leather shoes that the man was wearing, doubts rose in his heart. After careful observation, Cao Dianzhen realized that this person was not a member of the Volunteer Army.
Cao Dianzhen immediately realized that this might be an enemy army in disguise. He decided to take action and cautiously approached the haystack, ready to confirm the true identity of the man. This night's discovery was not only a test of Cao Dianzhen's observation, but also a reflection of the complex and changeable situation on the battlefield. In this pivotal battle, every little detail can make the difference between the outcome of the battle.
Cao Dianzhen acted quickly and motioned for the nearby soldiers to surround him. As soon as they lifted the hat that the other party used to cover their faces, they did find that this person was not Chief of Staff Guo in the Volunteer Army. The fighters immediately took the spy under control, and the other began to beg for mercy in Korean. Due to the language barrier, Cao Dianzhen had difficulty understanding the true identity of the other party for a while, and it was not until a warrior who knew Korean arrived to help translate that they understood the true identity of this person.
In the tense moments of the Korean War, an unexpected discovery became a turning point. It was a cold winter night, when the 341st Regiment found a quiet place to rest after a hard battle, Cao Dianzhen found the South Korean artillery battalion commander dressed as the commander of the Volunteer Army. This battalion commander fled from his unit in the chaos of battle, through the battlefield and the wilderness, and finally got lost and unexpectedly lay on the edge of the camp of our army.
At first his appearance did not attract much attention. After all, in such a difficult environment, many volunteer soldiers will also wear captured US military uniforms to keep out the cold. But Cao Dianzhen, with his intuition and experience, noticed the details of this suspected enemy soldier - the pair of American leather shoes. He immediately realized that this was no ordinary volunteer soldier.
Under Cao Dianzhen's decisive actions, they quickly controlled this suspected spy. At first, the battalion commander vehemently denied it and tried to beg for mercy in Korean, but with the assistance of a soldier who knew Korean, his true identity was soon revealed. The commander of the South Korean artillery battalion reluctantly confessed his identity and provided important information about the South Korean military situation.
This information provided valuable intelligence for the Volunteer Army, helping the 341st Regiment to plan its next operations more accurately. A few days later, the 341st Regiment marched east of Seoul and launched a fierce new attack. In this battle, the South Korean army was completely routed under the powerful offensive of the volunteers, and Seoul soon fell. This victory not only damaged the morale of the United Nations Army, but also demonstrated to the world the strong combat effectiveness of the Volunteer Army.
Cao Dianzhen's discovery and action, although seemingly insignificant, played a decisive role on the battlefield. It proves that in the complex and ever-changing environment of warfare, every small observation and decisive decision can change the course of the war. The story also shows posterity that wisdom and alertness are just as important as courage and strength in war. Through this incident, Cao Dianzhen and his soldiers once again proved the perseverance and resourcefulness of the volunteers in the face of hardships and hardships, and contributed their own strength to the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.