“旋风司令”韩先楚与解放海南岛

Han Xianchu,the Whirlwind Commander and the Liberation of Hainan Island

在解放海南岛过程中,时任第12兵团副司令员兼40军军长的韩先楚发挥了重要作用、作出了巨大贡献。韩先楚的作用和贡献主要包括三个方面:一是靠前指挥、亲临一线,主抓40军的战备工作并指挥40军两次偷渡作战;二是以快打慢、趁热打铁,抓住战机适时发起全面进攻;三是身先士卒、一马当先,亲率40军主力登陆作战。

Han Xianchu,Deputy Commander of the 12th Corps and Commander of the 40th Army,played a prominent role and made great contributions in the liberation of Hainan Island.His devotions mainly included three aspects.The first one is to personally take charge at the frontline,with his major task to the combat readiness and the 40th Army’s two secret operations crossing the sea.The second one is his decision to act while circumstances are favourable.Han Xianchu was capable of catching the good opportunity to launch all-out offensive in a timely manner.The third one is his leading the main force of the 40th Army in landing operations.