Iron and Blood: A Chronicle of the Battles of the 47th Army of the People's Liberation Army

Author: Sun Huaguo
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Sun Huaguo is from Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. He joined the army in October 1984 and graduated from Jinan Military Academy in July 1989 with a university education. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and is currently the Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department of a Group Army under the Lanzhou Military Region. Since 1990, he has been engaged in publicity and ideological work, writing and publishing over 50 literary works and political research articles in various publications over the past decade. Zhang Yongzhong is from Ansha County, Yan'an City. He graduated from Urumqi Military Academy in 1983 with a university education and holds the rank of Colonel. He is currently the Director of the Propaganda Department of a Group Army under the Lanzhou Military Region. Since 1984, he has been involved in military news publicity and ideological education work. From 1988 to 1999, he served as a staff member in the Organizational Department of a division and later as a staff member in the Party Affairs Office of the Organizational Department of the Military Region. In October 1999, he became the Director of the Propaganda Department of a Group Army, a position he still holds. Over the past 20 years in the army, he has published over 200 news reports and theoretical research articles in military and civilian publications such as the People's Liberation Army Daily.
The 47th Army is a ?Ь⑿? It was founded in October 1930 as the Independent Red Army Regiment in Da'anli, Pingxiang, Jiangxi. During the First Revolutionary War, it participated in five counter-"encirclement" campaigns, defending the Soviet region, breaking out to the west, returning east, and fighting across Hunan and Guizhou, successfully completing the Long March of 25,000 li. During the War of Resistance against Japan, as part of the 359th Brigade, it fought in the Jin-Cha-Oi Border Region, recapturing seven cities in northern Jin and protecting the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region. In 1940, it launched the vibrant Nanniwan Production Movement, setting an example of self-reliance and hard work for the entire army. During the War of Liberation, it participated in the famous Battle of Heishan, resisting the attack of the Liao Yaohuang Corps, which was five times its size, giving the army time to capture Jinzhou and create an opportunity to eliminate the Liaoshen enemy. Later, it took part in major battles such as liberating Beijing and Tianjin, crossing the Yangtze River southward, liberating Chongqing, and suppressing bandits in western Hunan. In the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, it severely damaged the U.S. cavalry and shocked the heavens and mountains. The battle history of the 47th Army eloquently proves that this unit is a valiant force that is not afraid of hardship, brave in sacrifice, fierce in battle, invincible, full of heroes, and with outstanding achievements.
The 47th Army is a heroic unit with a glorious revolutionary history and fine traditions. It was founded in October 1930 as the Independent Red Army Regiment in Da'anli, Pingxiang, Jiangxi. During the First Revolutionary War, it participated in five counter-"encirclement" campaigns, defending the Soviet region, breaking out to the west, returning east, and fighting across Hunan and Guizhou, successfully completing the Long March of 25,000 li. During the War of Resistance against Japan, as part of the 359th Brigade, it fought in the Jin-Cha-Oi Border Region, recapturing seven cities in northern Jin and protecting the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region. In 1940, it launched the vibrant Nanniwan Production Movement, setting an example of self-reliance and hard work for the entire army. During the War of Liberation, it participated in the famous Battle of Heishan, resisting the attack of the Liao Yaohuang Corps, which was five times its size, giving the army time to capture Jinzhou and create an opportunity to eliminate the Liaoshen enemy. Later, it took part in major battles such as liberating Beijing and Tianjin, crossing the Yangtze River southward, liberating Chongqing, and suppressing bandits in western Hunan. In the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, it severely damaged the U.S. cavalry and shocked the heavens and mountains. The battle history of the 47th Army eloquently proves that this unit is a valiant force that is not afraid of hardship, brave in sacrifice, fierce in battle, invincible, full of heroes, and with outstanding achievements.