The Combat And Garrison Of The Seventh Division Of Cavalry Of The National Revolutionary Army During The Anti-Japanese War In Suiyuan

With the growth of the power of Japanese imperialist,the Central and Western Inner Mongolia gradually became the military strategic area of its aggression.In order to realize “Independent self-government”in Inner Mongolia,after the occupation of the three provinces of northeast China and the eastern part of Inner Mongolia,Japan according to “the policy of Manchuria and Mongolia ”formulated by them,the“Inner Mongolia work”was gradually carried out,and the puppet regime was supported and the forces of Suiyuan were drawn up.Later,set up the counsel forces to take certain armed action against Suiyuan.Japan launched a full-scale invasion of suiyuan in November 1936,finally.Due to the Japan's aggressive attempts and actions against the Inner Mongolia region,the strategic position of Suiyuan was gradually takenseriously by Chinese government.The Chinese government has been prepared to send central troops to reinforce the Suiyuan war.The seventh division of cavalry of the national revolutionary army as a member of the Kuomintang Central Army,the troops were ordered to go north to Suiyuan.Since then,there have been positive actions in the Anti-Japanese War in Inner Mongolia.The army was involved in the war in the east of Suiyuan.When Guisui and Baotou fell,the force held down the enemy forces and sheltered the retreat of the other troops to the west.Then,stationed in Linhe,Wuyuan and Ih Ju League.The army participated in three operations in western Suiyuan from 1939 to 1940.The army also participated in guerrilla fighting behind enemy lines,suppressed traitors,attacked the surrender force,to receive and protect Qijunfeng,arrested traitors and smugglers,maintained public order and stability.But this army has also shown some more negative aspects in its combat and garrison.According to the relevant historical data,this article will make a comprehensive analysis of the positive and negative performance of this army.