One day in 1940, the sun was scorching the earth, and the air was filled with the smell of dust and gunsmoke. Chen Geng, a battle-hardened general, was personally directing the soldiers to dig trenches on the front line. The warriors sweated profusely, and the shovels in their hands collided with the dirt with a dull sound, as if they were playing a symphony of battle.
Suddenly, the phone rang sharply, breaking up the busy and orderly battlefield. Chen Geng picked up the phone, and on the other end of the phone, there was a serious and powerful voice from Division Commander Liu Bocheng: "Chen Geng, you are fooling around! The trenches are dug to a depth of 2 meters, and the guns can't be exposed.
When Chen Geng heard this, he couldn't help but smile. He was aware of Commander Liu Bocheng's concerns, but he also had his own plans. He explained: "Commander, don't worry, this is the tactic I designed. ”
After listening to Chen Geng's explanation, although he was a little skeptical, he still chose to trust Chen Geng. After he hung up the phone, he couldn't help but have a strong interest in Chen Geng's tactics.
In the afternoon of the same day, Liu Bocheng received a good news from Chen Geng at the division headquarters. Chen Geng not only managed to annihilate more than 300 enemies, but also captured more than 100 boxes of supplies. This news surprised Master Liu Bocheng, and he wondered, what kind of strategy did this Chen Geng use to achieve such brilliant results in such a short period of time?
When we talk about trenches, this topic naturally reminds us of those brave soldiers, in the era of war, in order to defend the motherland, the soldiers stuck to their posts in the trenches and waged a desperate struggle with the enemy. So, do you know what the trenches were like back then?
In those days, the trenches used by our army were usually not more than 1.6 meters deep, which was roughly the height of an adult. Imagine the fighters standing in such a trench, with only a pair of eyes and muzzles sticking out of the ground, engaged in a battle with the enemy. Such a design is undoubtedly to protect yourself from harm as much as possible. The fighters could move flexibly in the trenches, both to avoid enemy fire and to quickly counterattack.
However, if we dig the trenches to a depth of two meters, the situation will be very different. Imagine that if a person stood in such a deep trench, he might not even be able to stick his gun out of the ground.
What's worse is that these trenches are straight up and down, and once a person accidentally falls down, I am afraid that they will not even be able to climb up. Such trenches, instead of protecting the soldiers, can become a stumbling block and even endanger their lives.
Therefore, the design of trenches is not as deep as possible, but needs to be scientifically and rationally planned according to the actual situation. Only in this way can it be ensured that the fighters will be able to protect themselves in battle and be able to exert their maximum combat effectiveness.
Therefore, before the Anti-Japanese War, no matter where or our side, when digging trenches, it was generally less than 1.6 meters deep. However, during the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Geng broke through this depth.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Geng once learned that a large number of Japanese troops were violently counterattacking our positions. He immediately summoned the fighters and urgently arranged the defense mission. He knew that the depth of the trench was directly related to the safety of the soldiers, so he ordered all the soldiers to dig the trench to a depth of 2 meters.
As soon as this order was given, different voices immediately rang out in the ranks. Some cadres questioned Mr. Chen's tactics, arguing that such depth was not only physically exhausting, but also could put the fighters in trouble. One of the cadres couldn't help but dial Liu Bocheng's phone and eagerly reported Chen Geng's request to dig a two-meter-deep trench.
After Liu Bocheng heard the news, his brows tightened, he knew Chen Geng's personality and combat style, and knew that he was not the kind of person who acted rashly. But he also understands that the safety of the lives of the fighters must not be neglected. So, he immediately dialed Chen Geng's phone. Thus, the scene at the beginning of the article appeared.
After Liu Bocheng listened to Chen Geng's explanation, his brows gradually relaxed. He is well aware of Chen Geng's tactical vision and courage, and he also believes that he can make the right decision. As a result, Liu Bocheng could only wait for Chen Geng's news at the division headquarters.
In fact, the decision to dig the trench to a depth of 2 meters was not the result of General Chen Geng's impulsiveness or rashness, but his wise choice after careful consideration and repeated considerations. At that time, our army was inferior in weapons and equipment compared with the Japanese army, and fighting positional warfare was undoubtedly a tough battle for us.
But General Chen Geng is a man who is good at using wisdom, and he understands that in a tough battle, we need to find some "local methods", that is, some seemingly simple but surprising methods to win.
So, General Chen Geng came up with a clever trick: let the soldiers stand on small stools to fight. In this way, when the enemy rushes up, our fighters can quickly evacuate the trenches, carry small benches and quickly move.
It sounds a bit funny, but it's very practical. Because the average height of the Japanese soldiers was already shorter than ours, after they jumped into the trenches, they could not find a support point to climb up. And our fighters can use small benches to easily evacuate, both to avoid being captured by the enemy and to maintain their combat effectiveness.
After the Japanese occupied the trenches of our army, they would definitely not be able to break out, and the height of the trenches had long exceeded their height, and they could not carry out an effective counterattack in the trenches. Therefore, the two-meter-high trench is a cage for the Japanese army, and they are trapped beasts in the cage. Once in the trenches, only the portion is slaughtered.
After our troops came out of the trenches, they did not go very far. Instead, he hid in a relatively close place, and after the enemy entered the trench, Chen Geng led the troops to rush out directly and kill a horse pistol.
At this time, the Japanese army was still desperately crawling outside the trench, but their bodies were too low and the trench was too deep for them to climb up. While they were struggling in the trenches, Chen Geng had already led his troops to kill them back. As a result, a strafing fire, and a large number of Japanese soldiers died.
Chen Geng's move is really amazing. He won in a surprising way, trading the smallest losses for the biggest wins. This battle not only showed Chen Geng's outstanding military talent, but also demonstrated his deep understanding of war.
Of course, after learning the news of Chen Geng's victory, Liu Bocheng was also full of praise for Chen Geng. Liu Bocheng: What a Chen Geng, what a ghost!
Senior General Chen Geng is undoubtedly a bright star in the history of our army, and his military talent is unique and distinctive. Whenever his name is mentioned, people will sincerely admire the legendary life of this military wizard. His style of fighting, like his character, is full of innovation and variables, which are unexpected.
During the period of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the 386 Brigade led by General Chen Geng was like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the enemy. Whenever they appeared on the battlefield, the enemy would be terrified, because they knew that in the face of Chen Geng's tactics, any defense would be futile.
Nowadays, many of Chen Geng's classic battles have been adapted into film and television works, and every time those thrilling moments are reproduced on the big screen, it will make people's blood boil and applaud Chen Geng's bravery and wisdom.
However, General Chen Geng is not only an outstanding military strategist, he is also an optimistic and cheerful person by nature. During the harsh war years, he was always able to bring laughter and strength to everyone with his humorous words and optimistic attitude. In difficult days, his smile is like sunshine, warming the heart of every warrior.
However, fate was not lenient on the great general. Because of the injuries and illnesses left over during the war years, Chen Geng left us early, which made countless people regret it. However, his spirit and his deeds will always inspire us, let us remember that period of history, and remember those heroes who fought bravely for the country and the nation.