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During the Vietnam War, the mainland supported Vietnam's war of resistance at all costs, but after the war, it faced Vietnam's counter-actions, and finally had to start a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam in 1979. In this war, not only the strategic wisdom and military strength were demonstrated, but also the bravery and sacrifice of countless PLA soldiers, including a special group of young people - the children of senior cadres. They gave up their comfort and resolutely joined the battle to defend the dignity and territorial integrity of the country with their lives. The stories of these young heroes make people think deeply: when the country and the nation are in danger, why can they choose to sacrifice so bravely, and how do their families face this sudden loss?
After the turmoil of the mid-century century, the Geneva Accords of 1954 led to the country's bifurcation, and the North-South partition was designed to temporarily reduce international tensions and prevent a large-scale conflict that would follow the Korean War. North Vietnam established a communist regime, while South Vietnam looked forward to moving towards democracy through predetermined popular elections. But a series of complicated events quickly exacerbated the antagonism between the North and the South, turning into an all-out war involving all of Vietnam, the United States, Australia, and other countries. By 1975, with the end of Vietnam's War of Resistance Against the United States, Vietnam was once again facing an opportunity for transformation.
The reunification of Viet Nam did not bring peace and reconstruction as expected. Overwhelmed by the joy of victory in the war, Vietnam's leader at the time, Le Duan, failed to seize the opportunity for the country's economic recovery and development, but indulged in military expansion and gradually deviated from the political line set by the country's founder, Ho Chi Minh. During this period, with the gradual thaw in Sino-US relations, the Vietnamese leadership became increasingly dissatisfied with China. In the international environment, the deterioration of Sino-Soviet relations provided an opportunity for the Soviet Union to try to draw Vietnam into its camp and build a strategy to contain China.
At the instigation of the Soviet Union, the Vietnamese government led by Le Duan began to lean towards a pro-Soviet policy. During this period, it not only launched an invasion of Cambodia, but also intensified the rejection and violence against overseas Chinese in the country, and a large number of overseas Vietnamese were expelled. Vietnam has also frequently provoked military clashes in the Sino-Vietnamese border areas, shot and killed Chinese border guards, and forcibly occupied most of China's islands in the Nansha Islands, seriously violating China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In the face of Vietnam's continuous provocations and violations, the Chinese government has repeatedly issued solemn warnings through diplomatic channels, but Vietnam's actions have not been relented. The Chinese government decided to take military action to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial security, and in 1979 a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam broke out. The operation marks a direct response to Vietnam's excessive military expansion and provocations, and is also necessary to maintain regional peace and stability. After a short but fierce battle, the Chinese army successfully carried out a self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, once again proving its firm determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Zhang Zhixin only has this son, Zhang Li, so his care and love for him can be described as meticulous. When Zhang Zhang expressed his desire to join the army, Zhang Zhixin did not hesitate to express his support. In the hearts of the Father and Son, loyalty and responsibility to the country always come first. Zhang Zhixin warned his son at the moment he embarked on his military career: "Don't disgrace your father's reputation!"
In 1979, with the outbreak of the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, Zhang Li's young shoulders also shouldered the burden of the battle, and his father Zhang Zhixin had already led his troops to the battlefield. When the 160th Division was preparing to deploy to Vietnam for a mission, Zhang Li's company was undergoing intensive training somewhere in the country. After receiving the order to defend himself and counterattack, the patriotic fervor in his heart was further ignited.
Under the influence of his father, Zhang Zhang established the belief of defending the motherland and serving the people since he was a child. Although he knows that the road ahead is full of hardships and dangers, Zhang Li is not afraid, he is well aware of the mission and responsibility of a soldier, and firmly believes that only by experiencing the baptism of war can he truly grow into a PLA soldier who can take on heavy responsibilities.
Zhang Li's joining the army is not only a practice of personal beliefs, but also a maintenance of family honor. He deeply understood that on the road of defending the homeland and defending the country, every soldier is ordinary and great, and they write immortal heroic chapters with their own actions.
Luo Yuening
In the 53561 unit of the People's Liberation Army, Luo Yuening, the deputy company commander of the 8th Company, bravely engaged the enemy during a advance operation against the highlands "611" in northern Vietnam. In the fierce battle, Luo Yuening did not hesitate to charge forward, bravely carried out three rescue missions, each time rushing to the area where the enemy fire was most intense, and safely withdrew many wounded who were surrounded by enemy troops.
Although Luo Yuening's body had been hit by four enemy bullets during the rescue mission, causing serious injuries, his will to fight was not diminished in the slightest. He remained on the front line of the battle, leading his team to resist bravely. Luo Yuening was seriously injured, but still insisted on the fourth rescue, his courage inspired the soldiers of the whole company, but unfortunately in this last rescue operation, he fell heroically and sacrificed his young life.
Under the leadership of Luo Yuening, although the company faced an extremely difficult combat environment, they showed extremely high combat effectiveness and sacrifice. Luo Yuening's deeds are not only the embodiment of his personal heroism, but also a vivid demonstration of the fearless sacrifice and heroic fighting spirit of the PLA soldiers. His name and deeds will forever be etched in the annals of honor of the troops, inspiring future generations to move forward.
Qu Ning River
On 17 February, the special operations battalion to which Qu Ningjiang belonged launched a self-defense counterattack against the enemy, targeting the strategically important 841 Heights. After more than a day and a night, they finally managed to recapture this important location.
In the following week, this group of heroic soldiers held on to the 841 heights, and with their indestructible will and courage, they resisted the fierce attacks of the Vietnamese army again and again. Until 24 February, when an urgent transfer order was given and they were ordered to move to a new battlefield, they did not retreat even a single step.
On the way to a new battlefield, the unit suddenly fell into an enemy ambush. In this sudden ambush, Qu Ningjiang was first hit in the right shoulder by a fragment of an enemy grenade, and then his left leg and left arm were also severely damaged in the fierce firefight, and his body had reached the point where he could barely hold a gun.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Qu Ningjiang's spirit was unusually tenacious. With extraordinary perseverance, he continued to fight on the battlefield to cover the retreating comrades. He fought to the death against his enemies until the last moment of his life. Due to excessive blood loss, this hero finally died heroically in the southwest direction of Cao Bang City, Vietnam, giving his precious life for the safety of the country and the people.
Cao Hui
In 1947, Cao Conglian stepped into the barracks and began his brilliant military career. After 32 years of tempering and struggle, in 1979, as the commander of the 446th Regiment of the 149th Division of the 50th Army, he participated in the self-defense counterattack on the Vietnamese border. His son Cao Hui, an 18-year-old recruit, also served in the 445th Battalion of the 3rd Battalion of the 3rd Regiment.
During that tense border conflict, Cao Conglian, with the noble qualities of an officer and deep loyalty to the country, commanded the post headquarters to fight valiantly. His son, despite his youth, has also shown courage and a sense of responsibility beyond his years. During a critical offensive operation, their unit was suddenly ambushed by enemy troops, and the enemy fire points on both sides suddenly opened fire, and the tank in which Cao Hui and his comrades were riding became the focus of fire.
Cao Hui and three other soldiers who were in charge of guiding the target bravely advanced in the rain of bullets, but unfortunately they were hit by the enemy's dense fire, and their young lives came to an abrupt end in this merciless battle. Their sacrifice has become one of the many heroic deeds in this war, demonstrating the spirit of the new generation of soldiers who are not afraid of sacrifice and move forward bravely.
Geng Jun and Geng Xiaokang
Geng Jinfu, a veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, fought bloody battles in countless battles, accumulated rich battlefield experience, and was promoted to the post of deputy chief of staff of the 150th Division with his outstanding military talent. As he grew older, Geng Jinfu left the army and devoted himself to local construction. His love for the army and his loyalty to the motherland remained undiminished, and when the war of self-defense against Vietnam was about to break out, he firmly supported his two sons to join the army and contribute to the country.
In 1978, two teenagers from the Geng family joined their father's former unit, the 150th Division. There they underwent rigorous military training, and through hard training, the two brothers' military skills were greatly improved. With mutual support and encouragement, Geng Jun was soon promoted to squad leader, and Geng Xiaokang also became the deputy squad leader.
With the outbreak of the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, Geng Jun and Geng Xiaokang brothers were sent to the front line. On the battlefield, the two relied on each other, inspired each other, led their comrades-in-arms to bravely face the enemy, and repeatedly made achievements in battle. In a fierce battle, Geng Xiaokang, as the leader of the fireteam, bravely commanded the assault team to open up the evacuation channel for his comrades. Under their unexpected offensive, the enemy army fell into confusion for a while, allowing some of our wounded and soldiers to break through. In this heroic cover, Geng Xiaokang was hit by enemy bullets, and his young life was frozen at the age of 18.
Geng played a vital role on the battlefield, attracting enemy fire on the most dangerous fronts, buying precious time for his comrades to evacuate. Under enemy fire, he did not hesitate to choose to sacrifice himself, becoming the first to jump off the cliff, using his life to win the opportunity for his comrades to retreat, and his heroic sacrifice was only 21 years old.
Geng Jinfu's two sons showed courage and a sense of responsibility beyond their years in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, and their heroic deeds will be forever remembered.
Zhou Wei
Zhou Wei lives in an ordinary environment, but Zhou Wei has extraordinary dreams in his heart. Deeply influenced by his father Zhou Kaiyuan, Zhou Wei has been full of yearning and longing for military life since he was a child, eager to follow in his father's footsteps and stand guard for the country.
Although Zhou Wei repeatedly expressed his desire to join the army, because Zhou Kaiyuan believed that his son's mind was not yet mature, every request was politely refused. Zhou Wei's determination did not weaken because of this, and his heart strengthened his determination to join the army. His persistence allowed him to put on his favorite military uniform, become a member of Unit 123, and soon set foot on the battlefield in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam.
On February 21, 1979, in the course of a mission, Zhou Wei faced the fierce attack of the enemy, in order to ensure the safe retreat of his comrades, he ran to the most dangerous front line without hesitation, and finally in the heroic action to protect his teammates, Zhou Wei was unfortunately hit by enemy bullets and died on the battlefield in a foreign land. He has just entered the journey of his life at the age of 20.
Jiang Luping
Jiang Luping resolutely stepped into the barracks at the age of 14, and in a fierce engagement, our army was faced with the dilemma that the enemy's position was unknown, and the artillery unit could not effectively launch an attack. Jiang Luping stepped forward and decided to lead several comrades on an extremely dangerous reconnaissance mission, with the aim of clarifying the specific position of the enemy forces for our army. During one operation, they unfortunately fell into a trap carefully laid by the enemy. Jiang Luping had just approached the enemy's position, and several machine guns were firing at full power, and bullets rained down on them.
During a tense battle, Zhao Youlin took on the crucial cover task to ensure that his comrades could safely evacuate the danger. Just as he was engrossed in providing cover for his comrades, a grenade thrown by the enemy arrived unexpectedly, and at the moment of the explosion, Zhao Youlin was caught up in it and suffered a fatal blow. The blast wave of the explosion was strong enough to hit Zhao Youlin hard, making his face almost unrecognizable. When the comrades-in-arms searched for their lost companions on the battlefield, they found Zhao Youlin's body, but because of his scarred face, it was almost impossible to identify him immediately. It was Zhao Youlin's fearless spirit of sacrifice, as well as some of the symbols that could still be recognized on his body, that allowed his comrades-in-arms to finally confirm this heroic sacrificed soldier.
Peng Hong
Peng Hong, who grew up in a military family, was deeply influenced by his father, deputy commander of the Air Force of the Nanjing Military Region, since he was a child, and he chose to join the army and devote himself to another battlefield. When the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam was tense, Peng Hong was already the captain of a reconnaissance team, and with his outstanding military talent and quick thinking, he became the core of the team.
Peng Hong was able to accurately grasp the enemy's whereabouts in every action, providing key intelligence support for our army's operations. During a reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines, Peng Hong showed extraordinary courage and determination. In the process of carrying out the mission, he and his comrades-in-arms encountered an ambush by the enemy, and in the face of a sudden crisis, Peng Hong resolutely decided to cover the safe evacuation of his comrades, while he stuck to the last line until the last moment of his life, and died heroically in a foreign land.
Heroes have embodied loyalty and sacrifice with their lives, and their stories inspire every generation to be bold and fearless in the face of challenges. This is not only the highest respect for the individual hero, but also the promotion and sublimation of the spirit of the whole country. We should internalize this indomitable spirit of dedication to the country in our hearts and externalize it in our actions, so that this strength can become an inexhaustible driving force to drive us forward.
Resources:
Liu Hanping "Remembering My Close Comrade-in-Arms, Tension Martyrs"
Workers' Publishing House, "Heroic Picture Scroll: Selected Newsletters of the Self-Defense and Counterattack War against Vietnam"