In October 1962, the Sino-Indian border at the foot of the Himalayas was filled with gunsmoke. The two Asian powers are on the verge of a large-scale conflict. In Beijing, in the Zhongnanhai Hall of the Elderly, Chairman Mao Zedong is staring at the world map on the wall, his brow furrowed. Should this war be fought or not? How to fight?
1. Stealing chickens does not make rice: India's ambitions and setbacks
This "bear child" in India is not worry-free!
In 1947, India finally freed itself from nearly 200 years of United Kingdom colonial rule and declared independence. But who knows, this country that has just been "weaned" not only does not "raise the baby" well, but begins to want to be the "boss of Asia".
You said that you have just become independent, so you should take care of your own family affairs first, right? But people don't, they have to learn from the United Kingdom father, thinking that Fa'er wants to be an "Asian father". Isn't this a fool's dream?
India's wishful thinking is very loud: start with China. Why? First, China has just been founded, and second, India feel that they have the support of the two "godfathers" United States the Soviet Union.
So, from 1951, India began to be restless. You said that the border line was not clearly drawn, everyone has a number in their hearts, but India has to rub to China's side. In the past three years, he has occupied all the territory south of the "McMahon Line".
China thinks, we are all Asian brothers, we have something to discuss. In 1954, the two countries sat down to talk, and China wanted to coexist peacefully and respect each other. Can India? Don't listen to Wang Ba's recitation! I have to press the map I drew on China's head.
What kind of work is this? You say you will occupy it? Besides, you have taken my land, and I still have to live in peace with you? Isn't this bullying honest people!
2. Liu Bocheng: The veteran will come out and take precautions
In 1959, there was a rebellion in Tibet. India is good, openly supporting the rebels, this is not pouring salt into China's wounds!
At this time, there was an old man who couldn't sit still - Marshal Liu Bocheng.
Liu Bocheng, he is one of the top ten marshals of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and his prestige in the army is high. The old man's eyes were bad, and the doctor told him to rest well. However, at the moment of national affairs, how can he be idle!
Comrade Liu didn't say a word, and personally went to the front line of the southwest border defense to investigate. After returning, he told the Central Military Commission: "We have to prepare early, I am afraid that we will not be able to avoid this battle."
You said that this old man is 67 years old, and he is still so worried. But also, people who have fought all their lives have a nose that is more turin than a dog, and they can smell gunpowder.
Liu Bocheng didn't just talk about it, he wrote a letter to the General Logistics Department, saying that he wanted to build roads. This is not a trivial matter, from the mainland to Tibet, it is a thousand miles away. But Lao Liu saw far and knew that fighting a war was not only courage, but also logistics support.
3. Zhang Guohua: The new general will go into battle, and the newborn calf is not afraid of tigers
In October 1962, India finally couldn't hold back. Nehru slapped the table: "Use military force against China!"
When Chairman Mao heard this, he was also furious. He waved his hand: "Beat them back!"
But the question is, who will fight?
At this time, Liu Bocheng came up with an idea again: "Use Zhang Guohua."
Who is Zhang Guohua? Commander of the Tibet Military Region, familiar with the local situation. And this kid is brave and strategic, he used to be the commander of the 18th Army, and he has a set of battles.
Zhang Guohua received the order and held a meeting without saying a word. This kid is really bold enough, and he said: "Let's start with India's ace 7th Brigade!"
Hey, as soon as these words came out, they scared everyone here. Some people support it, thinking that it can play a prestige. Some people objected, thinking that it was gnawing hard bones and too risky.
In the end, Chairman Mao made the decision: "Just do it!" If we don't fight well, we'll do it again!"
In order to reassure everyone, Chairman Mao invited Liu Bocheng out of the mountain again. Liu Bocheng is recognized as the "God of the Army", and as soon as he comes out, everyone has a bottom in their hearts.
Liu Bocheng said: "I will be a supernumerary staff officer and give you ideas."
Who would dare not listen to this?
Before leaving, Liu Bocheng called Zhang Guohua to him and said earnestly: "Remember, don't be careless about the enemy."
Zhang Guohua saluted: "Yes, old chief!"
Fourth, the war is on the verge of breaking out: a knife cuts butter
On October 20, 1962, war broke out.
Thanks to the roads built by Liu Bocheng in advance, material resources were continuously transported to the front line. Our soldiers are well fed, warmly dressed, and naturally energetic to fight.
Outcome? India's ace 7th Brigade was served by us in one breath! When this battle was fought, the United States media said: "The Chinese People's Liberation Army won the war as easily as a knife cutting butter."
India is panicking at this time. New Delhi was in a mess, and citizens rushed out for fear of the Chinese army.
The United States ambassador to India was dumbfounded when he saw this scene. He sent a telegram to Washington: "This is the first time in my life that I have witnessed the psychological defeat of a nation."
You said that India is also interesting, a month ago it was coaxed, and now it will become this virtue.
Fifth, the peak and the loop: Liu Bocheng's stroke of genius
Seeing victory in sight, who knows that the Indians are not dead hearted. They put on a "long snake formation" and wanted to counterattack.
This stumped the commanders on the front line. Just when everyone was at a loss, Liu Bocheng, a "supernumerary staff officer," spoke again: "The enemy's configuration is a steel-headed lizard tail, with a tight back and a loose belly."
Just such a sentence, Zhang Guohua immediately understood. He immediately adjusted his tactics, striking the enemy's head, hitting the enemy's back, cutting the enemy's belly, and cutting the enemy's tail.
This trick is amazing! The India army was suddenly crushed and beaten to the ground.
6. A complete victory but an active truce: China's cleverness
Seeing that India is about to finish, the whole world thinks that China wants to turn India into a colony. Outcome? The Chinese government suddenly announced a ceasefire and voluntarily retreated 20 kilometers. This can make everyone stunned. India Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru could not believe his ears and hurried to confirm with the Chinese ambassador. Premier Zhou Enlai explained: "We are fighting for justice, not for changing the status quo." Even the United Kingdom "Times" was convinced, saying that China is a country that pays attention to integrity.