In the turbulent years of the Anti-Japanese War, many heroic troops emerged in the Kuomintang army, among which the five ace main forces were even more famous. However, in this star-studded night sky, there is still a bright star, and that is the Tenth Army, which is known as the "Taishan Army". This unit has made many miraculous achievements in the war and is famous, but what is puzzling is that after the end of the war, it did not rank among the five main forces. So, what exactly is the reason behind this?
The title of "Taishan Army", like a glittering medal, witnessed the glorious history of the Tenth Army in the War of Resistance Against Japan. On the battlefield filled with gunpowder, they are like the majestic Mount Tai, standing tall and guarding the territory of the motherland. However, the title also implies some qualities of the Tenth Army. Although Mount Tai is stable, it is difficult to be flexible, which is also the shortcoming of the Tenth Army in terms of offensive. They are solid on defence but ineffective on offense, making it difficult for them to gain absolute superiority in the face of the enemy.
General Li Yutang, as the outstanding commander of the Tenth Army, his personal style also influenced the operational characteristics of this army to a certain extent. He is a typical defensive general, who is good at building strong defensive lines against the enemy's fierce attacks. However, when it comes to maneuver warfare, he appears to be relatively conservative and lacks sufficient flexibility and innovation. This style of command limited the combat capability of the Tenth Army to a certain extent, making it difficult for them to quickly adapt and respond to the complex and ever-changing war environment.
In addition, the Tenth Army underwent many reconstructions and integrations during the Anti-Japanese War, which also affected the stability of its combat effectiveness to a certain extent. In a brutal war, the loss of troops is inevitable, but frequent reconstruction and integration make it difficult to effectively guarantee the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the troops. Especially during the War of Liberation, the Tenth Army suffered heavy losses many times, and although it was rebuilt, its combat effectiveness was not as good as before, and it was difficult to reproduce its past glory.
However, although the Tenth Army did not rank among the five main forces, their heroic performance in the war of resistance was unquestionable. With their blood and lives, they composed magnificent heroic hymns one after another, and made great contributions to the cause of the liberation of the country and the nation. Their spiritual qualities and heroic deeds will forever be engraved in the long river of history, inspiring generation after generation of Chinese sons and daughters to work hard for the prosperity and strength of the motherland.
In today's era of peace, we should all the more bear in mind the exploits and dedication of these heroic troops. They use their actions to interpret what is loyalty, what is bravery, and what is responsibility. Their spiritual qualities and heroic deeds will always inspire us to move forward and continue to strive for the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
In short, the Tenth Army, as a brave and warlike force, left a strong mark in the War of Resistance. Although they did not make it to the top five, their heroic deeds and spiritual qualities will forever shine in the long river of history. Let us pay tribute to these heroic troops, learn from them, and work hard for the future of the motherland!