【Introduction】:
Let's talk about something first, do you know why in the Battle of Changjin Lake to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the Ninth Corps, which is accustomed to the temperate climate, was allowed to dry up with the biting cold ice and snow? We have to start from the beginning, because the historical environment and military decisions at that time were all interlinked.
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[Elite Soldiers: The Ninth Corps' Outstanding Exploits]
First of all, we have to talk about the origin of the Ninth Corps. This unit is incredible, it is the pride of the East China Field Army, and the 20th, 26th, and 27th armies under its jurisdiction are all fierce generals who have experienced a hundred battles. The 20th Army, which was fought all the way from the Red Army guerrillas in Mindong, Fujian, was good at interspersed operations; The 26th Army, the children of the Luzhong Military Region, defended steadily and fiercely; The 27th Army, born in the Jiaodong Military Region, is easy to overcome difficulties. This series of achievements, especially the Battle of Menglianggu, made the Ninth Corps famous all over the world, upgraded weapons and equipment, and strict discipline, which can be called the elite of the PLA.
[Forced by the situation: the Ninth Corps was ordered in danger]
Next, take a look at the chess game at that time. The United States 1st Marine Division, known as the "sharp knife", has explosive combat effectiveness and top-notch equipment, and is the pride of the US military. At that time, the only countries that could compete with it in China were the 19th Corps and the 9th Corps. Although the 18th Corps was large in number, it was far inferior in combat effectiveness, equipment, and experience. As a result, the heavy responsibility of the Battle of Changjin Lake naturally fell on the shoulders of the Ninth Corps. They received the order to rush north, and in only one month they completed the assembly, ready to enter the Korean war at any time.
[General's demeanor: the soul of the Ninth Corps]
Let's talk about the generals of the Ninth Corps, all of them are legends. Commander Song Shilun, born in the Whampoa Military Academy, has taken brilliant steps from the Red Army's Long March to the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation. Deputy Commander Tao Yong, the title of "Desperate San Lang" is not called in vain, even the Western powers were defeated under his hands. The three army commanders, Zhang Yixiang, Zhang Renchu, and Peng Deqing, each of them are veterans who have experienced a hundred battles, have experienced the test of life and death, have firm political beliefs, and have excellent military qualities.
[The Choice of History: The Mission of the Ninth Corps]
The choice of the Ninth Corps to enter the DPRK was forced by the situation and was also a trust in this unit. Their experience in temperate combat may seem a little out of place in the extreme cold, but it is these experiences that forge their indomitable will and flexible tactics. In the ice and snow of Changjin Lake, the Ninth Corps showed amazing combat effectiveness, and despite the extremely bad weather, they still held their positions and fought to the death against the 1st Marine Division of the US Army.
[Witness of History: Record of the Battle of Changjin Lake]
If you are interested in this history, I recommend a book "Bloody Land and Ice Sky - Documentary of the Battle of Changjin Lake to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea". This book, which records the heroic deeds of the Ninth Corps from multiple perspectives and reveals many details of the battle, is a moving reading and the best commemoration of that period of history.
【Conclusion】:
Looking back at Changjin Lake, we saw the figure of the Ninth Corps in the ice and snow, they are the choice of history and the heroes of the times. Despite the harsh environment, they defended the dignity of the country with their flesh and blood. This history is not only a military legend, but also an ode to courage, sacrifice and faith. Let us remember this history and pay tribute to the heroes who stood up in the snowstorm.