Chapter 51 7. Commander Su Yu made a summary of the campaign

The victory in the Battle of Central Soviet Union changed the situation in Central Soviet Union. The initiative of the war was completely in the hands of our army. Not only was the enemy unable to attack, but it was also very difficult to maintain communication lines.So panicked that a brigade dared not dispatch alone, and a regiment dared not defend a stronghold.The arrogant arrogance that had been driving straight at the beginning was swept away, and turned into fear. Why did our army achieve such a great victory? At the summary meeting of the cadres of the Central China Field Army, Commander Su Yu said:

"First of all, it is because we have not used strategic guiding principles mechanically and dogmatically, and we do not give up a strategic fulcrum easily, but we do not stick to one place. It is uneconomical to stick to a point and fight the enemy for consumption. But it is not a Instead of firing guns, they fled while waiting for the wind, but abandoned the defense after blocking and causing heavy damage to the attacking enemy. This is how Haian fought before withdrawing." "Secondly, we have adopted a protracted war strategically and resolutely implemented the instructions of the central government. Every time we fight a battle, the central government always calls to say that you must take a good rest and prepare your troops for another battle. Therefore, it is convenient to continuously accumulate and enrich combat power. Combat is in line with the strategic principle of using less to win more. But in terms of tactics, it is just the opposite, adopting a strategy of using more to win less. For example, in the Battle of Fort Lee, the enemy had 3 regiments, and we used 14 regiments, which is almost 5 hit him one, and hit him in motion, so the enemy can be wiped out quickly and simply. In the battle of demarcation, the enemy had 2 regiments, and we used 10 regiments to beat him; in the battle of Jiali, the enemy had 3 and a half regiments. There are 13 regiments on the first line, and there are fifteen or six regiments on the second line, plus there are countless militiamen and local soldiers, of course it will be very difficult for the enemy to escape."

"The third is to adopt quick-decision battles in campaigns. Many comrades think that the higher-ups require time-limited completion of tasks to be inconsiderate of subordinates, subjectivism, and too arrogant. In fact, it is necessary and necessary to demand quick-decision battles in campaigns. It’s possible. Because 5 of us fight against 1 enemy, our weapons and ammunition are no worse than the enemy’s, and the enemy can’t run with a bunker during the movement. Of course, a quick decision is possible. Only a quick decision can reduce casualties and consumption, and we can buy time to fight the second Battle. If there is no quick-decision battle in the battle, it will become a stalemate, it will not be possible to fight continuously, and it will not be able to annihilate the enemy, and it will become inferior and passive, and even lose. Therefore, in order to achieve greater and more victories, we must A quick decision is adopted in a battle. To make a quick decision, you must not be afraid of fatigue. During the battle, don't worry about the fatigue of the troops. You must use all methods to encourage the troops and overcome all fatigue to win the victory. But after the battle is over, you must take good care of the fatigue of the troops. Give the troops a good rest."

"Fourth, the coordinated action of each corps is one of the decisive conditions for winning a battle. The coordination of various arms is also an important condition. I have repeatedly proposed to organize the centralized use of artillery fire at several previous cadre meetings, but everyone still does not believe it. , did not improve until they learned from the enemy in these few battles. For example, in the Battle of Fort Lee, concentrated artillery fire was used, and the battle was quickly resolved. The same is true for Dadingyan and Linzi, so they all gained quickly. won." In the end, Su Yu concluded: "We fought against the enemy attacking the central Soviet Union, so we were able to win a huge victory and completely changed the situation in the past. In addition to the above-mentioned political and military reasons, the main reason was to eliminate the enemy's vital forces. Therefore, everyone should Remember: whoever preserves the vitality will win; whoever consumes or eliminates the vitality will lose." ("Commander Su Yu's Report on the Issue of Seven Battles and Seven Victories in the Central Soviet Union at the Cadre Meeting", September 1946 May 25.)