94 year old veteran wins the Lifetime Achievement Award! His works are too shocking to resist US aggression and aid Korea | Photography | Veterans
The 14th China Photography Art Festival
To be held in Sanmenxia, Henan Province
19 photographers
Received the 14th China Photography Golden Statue Award
Zhang Chongxiu and Jiang Duo obtained
China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Lifetime Achievement Award
△ Zhang Chongxiu
94 year old Zhang Chongxiu
Formerly a soldier of the New Fourth Army
Journalists in the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
He aimed the camera at the battlefield of gunfire and smoke
Leaving behind precious imaging materials
Watch a video
Zhang Chongxiu's Memories of the Battlefield Experience of Resisting US Aggression and Aid Korea ↓↓
Film hangs like bullets on the body
Taking a camera is also a warrior
1942
13-year-old Zhang Chongxiu joins the New Fourth Army
Participated in the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation
1948
The army has assigned him a new task
Learn photography
At first, Zhang Chongxiu was unwilling to work as a photojournalist
Wants to directly wield a gun and fight against the enemy
Later, he discovered that cameras were being used on the battlefield
Actually, it's just like carrying a gun
So I started working as a photojournalist
△ Volunteers crossing the Yalu River
October 1950
Zhang Chongxiu is carrying two cameras
Crossing the Yalu River
He packed the bag containing the film
Tied to the body like a bullet bag
△ Zhang Chongxiu on the Korean War
Someone asked him
What weapon is inside my waist
His answer is:
"This is a very large pistol for me."
The 27th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteers crossed the icy northern mountainous areas and advanced towards the Battle of Changjin Lake, facing the advancing US Marine Corps 1st Division.
At that time, film was very precious
Zhang Chongxiu requires himself to take every photo
You must succeed with one card
The Battle of Changjin Lake in 1950
He used a total of three rolls of film
In December 1950, the 80th Division of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteers moved towards the Changjin Lake area.
In December 1950, under the condition of -30 ℃, the volunteer army passed through waist deep snow and gathered towards the Changjin Lake area.
In December 1950, during the Battle of Changjin Lake, soldiers of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army pursued the enemy through artillery fire and snow.
In the cold night battle at Changjin Lake, machine gunners from the 27th Army Company of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army fired at American positions.
In December 1950, during peripheral battles in the Hubei region of Changjin, soldiers from the 8th Company of a certain unit of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army pulled out the enemy's last stronghold and attacked Xinxingli from all sides.
In the winter of 1950, the 2nd Battalion and 4th Company of the 240th Regiment of the 80th Division of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army were awarded the title of "Model Battalion in Xinxingli Battle" in the battle for the Xinxingli Bridge in Changjin Lake.
△ Seize a position at Death Eagle Ridge, and the soldiers chase straight down the snowy slope. The Death Eagle Ridge is located in the southwest of Changjin Lake and is a peak with an altitude of over 1500 meters.
"Wherever the gun goes off, I'll move in."
Zhang Chongxiu said:
To engage in photography, one must have the courage
I have a lot of courage
I never knew I was afraid... wherever the gunshot rang, I would gather there. "
This photo of American soldiers surrendering to the volunteer army
It was captured by Zhang Chongxiu during the chaotic retreat of the US military
The bullets and shells didn't stop
I won't go down to shoot
I won't be able to catch this scene anymore
In May 1951, in Gangkou dong, North Korea, soldiers from the US Army's 24th Infantry Division Tank Squadron surrendered to soldiers from the 59th Division of the 20th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteers.
On the battlefield of the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
Zhang Chongxiu always braves gunfire and bullets
Rush to the forefront
In May 1951, soldiers of the 59th Division of the 20th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army bravely advanced along the Huachuan to Seoul highway, facing enemy artillery fire.
In 1951, soldiers of the Volunteer Army crossed the Zhaoyang River by crossing the water under the enemy's heavy artillery blockade and heavy military defense.
In May 1951, the Volunteer Army, under the cover of artillery fire, broke into enemy positions.
In 1951, the soldiers of the 20th Army of the Volunteer Army stubbornly resisted the enemy's attack on the north bank of the Zhaoyang River.
In the summer of 1951, soldiers of the 20th Army of the Volunteer Army braved artillery fire and launched a charge towards the enemy.
A set of 4 commemorative stamps
Both are his photographic works
This is a set of stamps issued in 1952
Commemorating the Second Anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's Overseas Operations
In a set of 4 stamps
Picture with two stamps
All selected from Zhang Chongxiu's photography works
Crossing the River to Chase the Enemy
The original image records July 1951
The soldiers of the 20th Army of the Volunteer Army
Braving artillery fire and wading across the Zhaoyang River
Victory Meeting
The original image records December 1950
After the victory of the Battle of Changjin Lake
Reconnaissance Team of the 59th Division of the 20th Army of the Volunteer Army
Meeting with the Korean People's Army at Hamhung Port
In the smoke filled battlefield of the Korean War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
Zhang Chongxiu filmed
Thousands of battlefield photos
He showed fearless courage
Extraordinary courage and insight
Skilled photography techniques
Captured footage of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army
Heroes of heroic battles
Recorded the War of Resistance Against US Aggression and Aid to Korea
A very precious moment in history
Left a permanent visual witness
He is a war correspondent
He is also a veteran
Over 70 years have passed
The story in the photo endures forever, and the spirit never dies
Forward, Salute
Producer | Liu Yiming
Editor in Chief | Bai Chen
Editor | Wang Shan