The thrilling incident of "flying to the rostrum" in the history of China's missiles -- the demeanor of Marshal Xu Xiangqian's general
"Red Arrow-73" anti-tank missile
In this fast-paced era, we are always looking for those moments that can touch the heart, today, let us travel back to that era of heroes, and witness a little-known story behind the legend - Qian Xuesen's difficult journey back to China, and the thrilling birth of the "Red Arrow-73" anti-tank missile.
[Patriotic heart, across the ocean]
Qian Xuesen
Imagine that one day in the 1950s, a letter from the East stirred the heart of a scientist on the other side of the ocean. Qian Xuesen, whose name later became synonymous with China's aerospace industry, was met with many obstacles in the United States at that time. His story is a magnificent ode to serving the country with science and technology, and it is also the ultimate test of personal faith.
[Five years of captivity, finally returning to the homeland]
In the eyes of the U.S. government, Qian Xuesen is a talent "worthy of five divisions", how can they easily let him go? The five-year career behind bars is not only a test of Qian Xuesen's loyalty and tenacity, but also a challenge to the diplomatic wisdom of New China.
Qian Xuesen's family returned to China
Premier Zhou's unremitting efforts finally relieved the United States, and Qian Xuesen was able to embark on the journey home, which was not only a turning point in his personal destiny, but also the beginning of the country's scientific and technological progress.
[Scientific Research Battlefield, Two Bombs and One Star]
Qian Xuesen, who returned to the embrace of the motherland, immediately threw himself into the vast Gobi and fought side by side with countless scientific research workers.
Starting from scratch, they have poured the cornerstone of China's nuclear weapons and aerospace industry with sweat and wisdom. The success of the "two bombs and one satellite" is not only a technological victory, but also a concentrated explosion of national self-esteem and pride.
[Red Arrow-73: A moment of horror, marshal's demeanor]
With the passage of time, when China was faced with the dilemma of "having bullets but no guns", scientific researchers once again stepped forward, and the "Red Arrow-73" came into being. However, this hopeful missile,
During a critical target test, a suffocating scene was staged - a dud bomb unexpectedly flew to the rostrum. At that critical moment, Marshal Xu Xiangqian's calmness not only resolved a potential crisis, but also showed the broad-mindedness and calm wisdom of the older generation of revolutionaries.
[The true character of heroes, passed down from generation to generation]
Qian Xuesen's road back to China is an affectionate confession of science and technology heroes to the country; The episode of "Red Arrow-73" is an inevitable twist and turn on the road of scientific research, and it is the best interpretation of tenacity and courage. Marshal Xu Xiangqian's broad-mindedness reminds us that in the pursuit of scientific and technological progress, in addition to technology and knowledge, we also need to have calmness and tolerance in the face of failure.
Qian Xuesen
Today, when we enjoy the peace and prosperity that our predecessors have exchanged for sweat and wisdom, we might as well think deeply about how to pass on this spirit and let the spark of scientific and technological innovation continue to illuminate the journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. History is the best textbook and the most moving collection of stories, so let's move on with respect.
In the process of writing this article, I deeply feel that whether it is Qian Xuesen's resolute return to China, or the thrilling advent of "Red Arrow-73", or Marshal Xu Xiangqian's calm and calm, they are all glorious chapters of the spirit of the Chinese nation, which are worthy of each of us to savor and remember.