Wang Zhitao's years at the Academy of Military Sciences: the transformation from an air defense principal to a military theory researcher
In August 1960, the summer sun in Beijing was blazing, but Wang Zhitao's mood was diametrically opposed to the hot weather. As the former president of the Higher Air Defense School, he received a notice from the deputy director of the Political Department of the Air Force that he would be transferred to the Academy of Military Sciences and was nominated as the secretary general of the Academy of Military Sciences. However, when he stepped into the door of the Academy of Military Sciences, he was greeted by an unexpected position - deputy director of the Tactical Research Department of the Academy of Military Sciences, not the post of secretary general as he thought.
For Wang Zhitao, this change was like a sudden shower in the summer, disrupting his plans. But life is like that, always full of unknowns and variables, like an improvisation without a script.
Speaking of Wang Zhitao, his military career can be described as full of twists and turns. As early as 1952, during the Three Antis Movement, he was misunderstood and imprisoned, and those days were as long as a cold winter for him. Although he was eventually revealed, the wounds in his heart were difficult to heal. Mr. Chen once comforted him as a person who had come from the past, saying that the interests of the party were above everything else, and his personal grievances seemed insignificant in the face of the overall situation. It is this firm belief that has supported Wang Zhitao through those difficult years.
In the following years, he successively served as the principal of the Air Defense School and the Senior Air Defense School, and devoted himself to cultivating the air defense forces of New China. But the turmoil of 1959 once again pushed him to the forefront. In the face of the predicament, Wang Zhitao did not choose to escape, but faced it bravely. In 1960, the words of the deputy director of the Political Department of the Air Force pointed out a new direction for him - the Academy of Military Sciences.
The Academy of Military Sciences, the cradle of new China's military theory, has brought together many military strategists and strategists. The arrival of Wang Zhitao has undoubtedly injected new vitality into this big family. The original plan for him to transfer to work in the local area was changed at the suggestion of many old chiefs and old comrades-in-arms, and finally he came to this new stage full of challenges and opportunities.
Ye Shuai, a leading figure in the military circles of New China, extended a warm welcome to Wang Zhitao's arrival. He was well aware of Wang Zhitao's talent and ability, so he put forward a proposal to make him the secretary general of the Academy of Military Sciences. However, after careful consideration, the upper leadership decided that Wang Zhitao was more suitable to use his expertise in the tactical research department. As a result, the original post of secretary general was taken over by Yan Kuyao, deputy commander of the Jinan Military Region.
Although this adjustment was somewhat unexpected for Wang Zhitao, he quickly adjusted his mentality and devoted himself to his new work. Under Ye Shuai's careful guidance, he began a new journey of military theory research. His theoretical level has been continuously improved and perfected in practice, and he has made important contributions to the development of the Academy of Military Sciences.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, it is 1964. Due to long-term fatigue and excessive work pressure, Wang Zhitao's body has a condition. He had to temporarily leave his job for treatment and recuperation. However, fate always seemed to play tricks on him, and the arrival of special times brought his career to a halt again.
It was not until the spring breeze of 1978 that Wang Zhitao returned to the field of military theory research that he loved. This time, he assumed the post of adviser to the Academy of Military Sciences, and continued to contribute to the military cause of New China with a more mature attitude.
Looking back on Wang Zhitao's military career, it can be described as ups and downs and full of legends. From the president of the air defense school to the deputy director of the tactical research department of the Academy of Military Sciences, and then to the adviser, we have seen the infinite loyalty and persistent pursuit of a soldier to the cause of the party and the people. His experience also tells us that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we have firm faith and move forward bravely, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and obstacles!
Finally, I want to ask: What do you think of Wang Zhitao's indomitable and courageous spirit?