Liberation War Documentary: Liberation of Kaifeng
by Lin Keke
About This Novel
In June 1948, the East China Field Army launched the first phase of the East Henan Campaign. Su Yu commanded the 3rd and 8th columns to storm Kaifeng, the capital of Henan Province. After five days and nights of bloody battles (June 17-22), he annihilated 39,000 enemies and captured provincial chairman Liu Maoen (who attempted to abscond in disguise). This battle was the first example of the People's Liberation Army conquering a provincial capital city. However, due to strategic needs, it voluntarily evacuated on June 26 to lure the enemy. The second liberation on October 24 completely ended the core of the Kuomintang's rule in the Central Plains. Mao Zedong's congratulatory message said that "the victory of Kaifeng will revive the whole Central Plains", opening the door for the decisive battle at Huaihai.
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