Join the top ace army at the beginning of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

The 40th Army's target this time was the Shanpu and Fangdongshan areas. They dispatched 9 battalions. Under the wise command of He Daming, commander of the 120th Division, after two days of fierce fighting, they successfully annihilated two battalions and a reinforced company of the US Army, killing a total of more than 1000 US troops.

Later, in the Battle of Gaoyangdai, the 358st Battalion of the 1th Regiment and the US Army repeatedly fought for this strategic location and successfully captured it. In this battle, the 358th Regiment annihilated more than 500 US troops.

The 38th Army of the Volunteer Army, which belonged to other troops, took less than 15 minutes to wipe out a US company in Beishan.

The 12th Army of the Volunteer Army wiped out two reinforced companies of the South Korean Army and more than 12 enemy troops in Guandaili in just 609 minutes.

The first phase of this autumn counterattack lasted a total of 18 days, and the Volunteer Army killed more than 1 people.

They captured the positions of Xichangli, Gaoyangdai, Shuiyushi, and Zhumudong.

It was almost October, and Zhisi planned to launch the second autumn counterattack.

This time, just like the first counterattack, a counterattack was launched on all fronts, but these were all sleight of hand.

In fact, what Zhisi cares most about is Baekniu Mountain located in the north of Seoul. It is located on the route of Gangwon Province, a major military route between North and South Korea.

This is also a vital stronghold on the US Joint Forces supply line.

If we can take this place, it means that Jincheng is defenseless against the Volunteer Army, and most importantly, by taking this area, we can seize the initiative of the entire battle.

For various reasons, the importance of Bainiu Mountain as a strategic location is highlighted.

For such an important strategic goal.

The first thing Zhisi thought of was the 38th Army, known as the Long Live Army, and he wanted them to take on the task of attacking Bainiu Mountain this time.

However, the main leader of the Zhisi felt that the 38th Army had made a serious mistake in the first battle, which was to miss the opportunity to fight. He felt that it was a bit hasty to let the 1th Army take on such an important task.

To this end, he ignored the opposition and directly chose the more reliable heroic iron army 40th Army to take on the task of attacking Bainiu Mountain.

At this time, after receiving the combat order from the Zhisi, Army Commander Wen Cheng immediately held a pre-war meeting at the Army Headquarters.

All cadres at the division level and above in the 40th Army attended the combat meeting.

Army Commander Wen Cheng chaired the meeting.

"Everyone, this time the Zhisi has high hopes for our 40th Army. Originally, the task of attacking Bainiu Mountain was supposed to be assigned to the 38th Army.

However, the main leaders of our Zhisi went against the majority and specifically asked our 40th Army to come. This is a great trust and honor.

Bainiu Mountain is also the main strategic target of our autumn counterattack, and we must capture it.

We must not let the headquarters down. We are the 40th Army, known as the heroic iron army, and we have never lost since the first battle to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea.

So we must win this battle. Now let's discuss the battle of Bainiu Mountain. Which of you three division commanders plans to take on this important task?"

Facing the proposal of Army Commander Wen Cheng, the 118th Division Commander Zheng Yue was the first to raise his hand.

"Commander, let our 118th Division take on this important task. Our 118th Division is best at offensive warfare. We are confident that we can capture Bainiu Mountain when the counterattack begins in full force."

When the commander of the 119th Division, Xu Shijie, heard what Zheng Yue said, he was unwilling to be outdone and immediately expressed his opinion.

"Commander, don't listen to Lao Zheng. Our 119th Division is no worse than their 118th Division. We didn't get any great credit before. This time, we have to let the 119th Division perform."

Faced with the repeated competition from the 118th and 119th Divisions, Army Commander Wen Cheng did not agree directly. Instead, he looked at the silent commander of the 120th Division, He Daming.

At this time, He Daming was looking at the location of Bainiu Mountain on the march map with a serious expression.

Some memories about Bainiu Mountain came to his mind. He vaguely remembered that according to later history, Bainiu Mountain seemed to be the strategic target of the 38th Army's attack.

Unfortunately, the 38th Army failed in the end, and three reasons were given for the failure.

First, there was a traitor in the 38th Army who leaked the news;

Second, the commander of the 38th Army did not choose the most correct time to launch the attack;

Third, the South Korean troops on Mount Bainiu were more resilient than expected, and the subsequent reinforcements were more numerous than expected;

So these three factors combined led to the failure of the Battle of Bainiu Mountain.

Although this is what is written in the book, it is not necessarily true. As a time traveler, He Daming particularly believes in on-the-spot changes. After all, he understands the principle of the "butterfly effect."

He Daming's focused look caught the attention of Army Commander Wen Cheng.

He called softly.

"Commander He...Commander He..."

The two consecutive calls brought He Daming's thoughts back to reality. He was stunned for a moment, then replied:

"Captain, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong?"

Wen Cheng smiled slightly.

"Commander He, I just mentioned the battle of Bainiu Mountain. I want one of our three divisions to take the lead.

Commander Zheng of the 118th Division and Commander Xu of the 119th Division have expressed their desire to take on the main force. Don’t you have any ideas?”

He Daming fell into deep thought after hearing what Wen Cheng said, and then he expressed his true views and thoughts.

"Commander, regarding the battle of Bainiu Mountain, to be honest, I think Bainiu Mountain is a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is not easy to take it down, and it will definitely cost a lot.

I feel that it would be a bit difficult to rely on just one division, so my suggestion is to concentrate the strength of two divisions to attack Bainiu Mountain.

Of course, I don’t look down on the combat effectiveness of our 118th and 119th Divisions. I just say this for the sake of safety. After all, this battle must be won, not lost.”

When Wen Cheng heard what He Daming said,

"Commander He, why are you so sure that you need two divisions of troops?

According to the latest news from the front line, there is only one regiment of South Korean troops guarding the Bainiu Mountain area.

The South Korean army's combat effectiveness is obvious to everyone, so why would they need so many troops? "