Chapter 137 My wish is to go on another adventure on the th parallel!
The subsequent Battle of Shangganling was a major turning point in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

The battle lasted for more than a month, and this month was the most tragic month in the history of world wars.

The Battle of Shangganling is a hill with an area of ​​only four square kilometers, but more than ten thousand people fought for it for more than forty days.

In order to capture this small hill, the Eagle Sauce mobilized more than 300 large-caliber artillery pieces, as well as a number of tanks and fighter planes.

And the number of ammunition they consumed is extremely terrifying.

In order to capture the two nearby heights, the Eagle Sauce fired at least 1.9 million artillery shells, with the most in one day exceeding 300,000 shells!
The number of bullets and grenades is even more incalculable.

The rocks on the entire mountain were blown into powder, directly lowering the mountain by more than two meters!
If you go to Shangganling and shovel some dirt, you’ll find a lot of bullet casings inside.

The firepower of this battle was even greater than any other battle during World War II, including the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Berlin.

Even if you hide in a tunnel several meters underground, you are still at risk of being killed by the aftermath of the bomb.

"At that time, there were really explosions all day long."

"The Eagles are bombing us day and night, trying to kill us. It's impossible for us to even take a short break."

Even when the old man closed his eyes, he seemed to be able to hear the explosion.

[One million and nine hundred thousand artillery shells? As expected of an arms dealer, this family has a lot of money! ]

[The Eagle Sauce is indeed very wealthy, there is no comparison! ]

[Cut the top of the mountain two meters lower? What does this mean? ]

[But even with such strong firepower, the Eagle Sauce still didn't win in the end! ]

Chen Lu suddenly remembered an old movie he had watched: The Battle of Shangganling.

There is a scene in which a very small apple is passed from soldier to soldier, and no one is willing to take the first bite.

Later, under the leadership of the company commander, they each took a bite and finished the apple.

But everyone only took a small bite, and no one had the heart to take a big bite.

Although they wanted to eat this apple more than anyone else.

He asked the old man this question: "Old man, what's the matter with this apple?"

The old man scratched his head and said, "This incident was even made into a movie? I haven't even seen it."

"That's right. During that period, many soldiers couldn't see clearly at night."

"I couldn't see clearly either. It felt blurry and it was pitch black around me."

"I wonder if this is a disease. This has never happened before! You only know when you ask that many soldiers are like this."

"The company commander has studied for a few years. He said it's called night blindness. Is it a lack of something? I can't quite remember."

[Can't see clearly at night, this is a typical symptom of night blindness! ]

[It seems that the body lacks vitamin A. ]

【Eat more fruits and vegetables, and you won’t get night blindness. 】

[How can they afford to eat fruits and vegetables when they can’t even have a hot meal? ]

[The living conditions are far worse than those of the Eagle Sauce troops! ]

Chen Lu smiled and said, "Grandpa, you have night blindness. Just eat some vegetables and fruits."

"Yep!"

The old man patted his head and said, "My company commander said the same thing. He bought some apples with his own money, but the real problem is how to deliver them."

“They can’t even deliver fried noodles, let alone apples!”

This is true. During the entire war, the Eagle Sauce took the initiative to interfere with the logistical supplies of the Volunteer Army.

Planes were sent out to bomb the area almost every day to prevent supplies from being brought in.

"Our army commander said that whoever can deliver a few apples into the tunnel will be awarded a second-class merit!" "That's a second-class merit, who doesn't want to make a contribution? When I go home, it will also be an honor for my parents!"

"The soldiers are all rushing to carry the apples, but the firepower should be reduced. It would be good if two or three out of ten can return."

"That's how it was. Although we didn't bring back many apples, we still got to eat them."

In the end, the volunteer army suffered more than 10,000 casualties, including thousands of people in charge of transportation, and won the victory in the Battle of Shangganling with great difficulty.

In this battle, more than 10,000 people were awarded third-class merit or above.

There were more than 30 people who sacrificed themselves to blow up the bunkers and block the way.

Huang Jiguang, a special combat hero who used his body to block the bullet hole and clear the obstacles for the troops.

Sun Zhanyuan, who had both his legs broken, still insisted on commanding the battle, detonated a grenade and died together with the enemy.

Hu Xiudao, who stood alone against the enemy, repelled more than 40 attacks, wounded or killed more than 200 people, and finally held his position.

Niu Baocai was seriously injured, but he used his last bit of strength to hold down the bombed section of the line to ensure smooth command.

There are many more heroes like them in the Volunteer Army.

[Using your body to block the bullet hole? This really shows that you are not afraid of death! ]

[These volunteers are definitely superheroes! So scary! ]

[I think I know why the Eagle Sauce lost. ]

[The movies made by the Eagle Sauce are still too conservative. They are the real superheroes! ]

[You are right, those who are willing to die for their country and their people are the real superheroes! ]

Under the command of General Peng, five large-scale battles were launched, achieving a brilliant record of five victories in five battles, and driving the Eagle Sauce back to the vicinity of the 38th parallel.

In 1953, the Eagle Sauce was completely defeated and had to sign the armistice agreement to end the war.

I don’t think we should decide how long the fight will take.

In the past it was Truman, and in the future it will be Eisenhower, or some future president of the Eagle Sauce, it will be decided by them.

That means they can fight as long as they want!

Keep fighting until you achieve complete victory!

For hundreds of years, the era when a country could be occupied by setting up a few cannons on a coast in the East is completely gone!
The old man was lost in his memories, and neither of them both tried to disturb him, but let him reminisce quietly.

After all, for all Chinese people, that period of history is too unforgettable.

Especially for those who have experienced it, they will probably never forget it in their lifetime.

Their generation really fought all the battles for several generations to come.

We love peace and don't like fighting and killing.

He likes farming and is afraid of international violence.

His strength is unknown, but he becomes stronger when he encounters strength.

Tongtiandai, 1V17, battle records can be checked!
Yes, their generation really had a hard time.

Not only did they accomplish things that would take several generations to accomplish, they also fought wars that would take several generations to fight.

The old man suddenly laughed: "However, I am very happy to see that China is developing so well now!"

“This proves that everything we have done is worth it!”

Yes, not to mention how well China is developing nowadays.

Just saying that China's development speed is the fastest in the world, I'm afraid few people would disagree

Chen Lu smiled and asked, "Grandpa, do you have any wishes?"

(End of this chapter)