Warrior Chen Geng · Battle of Shangdang · Battle of Handan

Author: Han Feng
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: In September 1946, Hu Zongnan and Yan Xishan launched another joint offensive against Jinnan, with Yan Xishan's forces capturing Lingshi to the south. Hu Zongnan's forces occupied the city of Linfen. They aimed to break through Chen Geng's troops in the narrow areas of Hongtong and Zhaocheng. Chen Geng skillfully avoided the Fen River Valley and the Tongpu Railway, secretly moving his troops to the northeast of Linfen. The night was as dark as ink, with the autumn wind howling bleakly and the cool rain creating a misty haze. Raindrops, like solid ice bullets, rained down heavily from high above, stinging and painful on the faces. The roads were rugged and muddy, making it difficult to traverse, causing people to stumble and fall, unable to stand steady.