In 1979, a sudden border conflict erupted between China and Vietnam. Although the war did not last long, it was extremely fierce, and both sides invested a lot of troops. In this conflict, known as the "Self-Defense Counterattack War against Vietnam", the Chinese army showed good combat effectiveness and quickly broke through several lines of defense of the Vietnamese army. In particular, the heroic performance of the 43rd Army, especially the division commander Zhang Wannian, whose fearlessness and resourcefulness in the face of danger attracted attention. But why did the Vietnamese army suddenly launch a sneak attack while retreating? Listen to me.
Let's start by looking back at the background of the 1979 war. At that time, Vietnam was not satisfied with its own territory, and even reached out to Laos and Cambodia in an attempt to expand its influence in these two countries. To make matters worse, Vietnam has continued to provoke China and even conducted small-scale military operations in the border areas. This is undoubtedly a treacherous act on the part of China, which has given it enormous assistance for a long time.
In desperation, the Chinese government decided to retaliate in self-defense in order to deter Vietnam's aggression. Although this war is only a small episode in the long river of history, it demonstrates the rapid reaction capability and strong combat effectiveness of the Chinese army. The Chinese army involved 9 corps, 29 infantry divisions, and 560,000 troops, a military operation of this scale that was extremely rare at the time.
During the war, the Chinese army quickly broke through the first line of defense in Vietnam, which caught the Vietnamese army by surprise. In the following days, the resistance of the Vietnamese army became weaker and weaker, and finally had to choose to retreat. However, in the process of retreating, the Vietnamese army suddenly launched a sneak attack on the Chinese army, especially against the 43rd Army.
Zhang Wannian, the division commander of the 43rd Army, is a general with rich combat experience and military ability. In 1968, he participated in the study of Vietnamese jungle guerrilla tactics and was well aware of the tactics and operational patterns of the Vietnamese army. When he learned the news of the Vietnamese army's sneak attack, Zhang Wannian did not hesitate to order the troops to counterattack, showing his courage and determination.
This sudden sneak attack surprised many people, but Zhang Wannian was able to react quickly. Under his command, the 43rd Army not only successfully resisted the sneak attack of the Vietnamese army, but also forced the Vietnamese army to retreat further. Such military talent and on-the-spot reaction undoubtedly proved that Zhang Wannian was not only a commander, but also a wise man on the battlefield.
The cruelty of war is not only reflected in the smoke and blood and tears on the battlefield, but also in the countless families torn apart because of the war. The numerous provocations by the Vietnamese army in the border areas have caused many casualties among Chinese soldiers and civilians. In this case, the Chinese army counterattacked not only for the territorial integrity of the country, but also to protect the lives of people on the border.
In the course of the entire war, the performance of Division Commander Zhang Wannian can be described as killing two birds with one stone. He not only effectively commanded the troops to resist the sneak attack of the Vietnamese army, but also helped the troops and the border people to restore their lives and stabilize the morale of the army and the people through various means after the war. His leadership and humanistic concern have won the admiration of countless officers and soldiers and the public.
But why did Vietnam choose a sneak attack when it retreated? The logic and psychology behind this is complex. On the one hand, it may be that the Vietnamese army is unwilling to lose the war, trying to recover some military losses through sneak attacks; On the other hand, it may also be an attempt to contain the actions of the Chinese army through tactical harassment and buy more time and space for itself to retreat.
However, the Vietnamese army obviously underestimated the combat effectiveness and adaptability of Zhang Wannian and his troops. Under the wise command of Zhang Wannian, the 43rd Army not only reacted quickly, but also effectively suppressed the sneak attack of the Vietnamese army in a short period of time, ensuring the safe and orderly retreat of the entire army. This kind of performance is undoubtedly the best response to the strategy of the Vietnamese army.
Zhang Wannian's military talent and command art were not only fully embodied in the war, but also became an important case of research and teaching in many military academies later. Through his example, countless military students have learned how to make rapid and accurate judgments and decisions in a complex and ever-changing battlefield environment.
We can see that whether it is fearless on the battlefield or stabilizing the people's hearts after the war, Zhang Wannian has shown the responsibility and responsibility that a soldier should have. He was not only an excellent tactician, but also a leader who was deeply loved by the troops. His story is not only part of military history, but also a heroic legend that has inspired generations.
Through the review of the Sino-Vietnamese War in 1979, especially the performance of Division Commander Zhang Wannian in the war, we not only saw the heroism and wisdom of a soldier, but also saw the complexity and difficulties of an era. Zhang Wannian's military career reminds us that although history is far away, heroic stories can still inspire us to have courage and wisdom in the face of difficulties. As the old saying goes, history is the best textbook, and the heroes in it are the role models for us to learn from.