After receiving the insignia

Author: Chen Huaiquan / Tao Chun
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is set against the backdrop of military camps in the early 1970s and mid-1980s, with the growth, love, marriage, and family of several male and female soldiers as the main thread, striving to portray the moving youth years and life journey of a generation of military personnel. When we look back, the red chevrons have almost become a symbol of an era. They are both a symbol of the military camps and soldiers of that time, as well as a symbol of the youth and ideals of a generation. A green military uniform, two red chevrons—entering the military camp was the highest ideal of a generation of young people. The red chevrons are also a symbol of the spirit. The society of the 1970s was turbulent and complex. Domestic and foreign troubles, peaceful yet restless, war could break out at any moment, and soldiers were constantly under immense pressure and severe tests. They had a strong sense of urgency but were also full of the belief in victory. The youthful spirit, romantic sentiments, and heroism were so perfectly integrated in the soldiers. The red chevrons are also a memento left to us by an era. When we reminisce about that time, they vividly recreate many wonderful aspects. Those who once had red chevrons cherish them, and many who never had the chance to enter the military also cherish them, still holding deep military sentiments. People miss the closeness to the people that the red chevrons represent, the passion that burns like fire, and the uplifting spiritual character.