王振斌近照。周颂雪摄 青年时期的王振斌。受访者供图 制图：张芳曼 "1940年，我加入八路军做勤务兵；1941年，我所在的部队改编为新四军，我到连队当战士……"在辽宁 省鞍山市家中，讲起抗日战争的烽火岁月，101岁的抗战老兵王振斌认真注视着镜头，连着说了一个多 小时。 还记得入党时的情景吗？ "入党仪式在林子里进行，为了保护党员，入党申请书读完就烧掉" 1924年1月，王振斌出生于江苏省涟水县跨河乡的一个贫苦家庭。全家九口人，住的是草棚屋子，田无 半亩，全凭出卖劳力维持生计。 参军前，王振斌甚至没穿过一双鞋子，冬天也只是用芦苇花絮编的草鞋御寒。他白天给地主放牛，晚上 就睡在牛棚里，半夜还要添草料，一年下来拼命干活也只能换来两斗麦子。 "这样的日子实在忍受不下去了。"王振斌一边回忆一边摇头，"那时，我听说家乡一带有共产党领导的 武装队伍，打日本鬼子和汉奸，为穷人做好事，我就想去参军当兵。" 1940年7月，八路军来到江苏沭阳一带，16岁的王振斌循着消息找过去，自告奋勇要参军。部队指导员 皱眉："你还是个娃娃，我们行军打仗，你跟不上难道让我们背？"王振斌却决心已定："这好办，我能 跟上，也不怕打仗！"眼看劝不动， ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the life and experiences of Wang Zhenbin, a 101-year-old veteran of the Anti-Japanese War, emphasizing his dedication to the Communist Party and his contributions during various military campaigns [5][10]. Group 1: Early Life and Military Involvement - Wang Zhenbin was born in 1924 into a poor family in Jiangsu Province, where he faced extreme hardships, including not having proper footwear [6]. - In 1940, at the age of 16, he joined the Eighth Route Army as a service soldier, motivated by the desire to fight against Japanese invaders and support the poor [5][6]. - After proving his determination, he was accepted into the army and later became a soldier in the New Fourth Army [7]. Group 2: Combat Experiences - Wang participated in numerous battles during the Anti-Japanese War, including the Gao Yang Campaign, where he was part of a key assault unit [8][9]. - He faced significant challenges, including injuries from enemy fire, but remained committed to his comrades and the cause [8]. - Throughout his service, he contributed to the destruction of over 50 enemy strongholds and played a crucial role in various military operations [9]. Group 3: Post-War Contributions and Legacy - After the war, Wang served in various military leadership roles and continued to demonstrate his commitment to the Communist Party [10]. - He has been actively involved in sharing his experiences and educating younger generations about the history of the revolution [10]. - Wang has documented his experiences in a memoir and continues to engage with the community, emphasizing the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during the war [10][11].

为什么要参军？ "不到10岁的孩子被抓去挖矿啊，这日子根本没法过" "日本强盗莫须怕，送上面前一声杀！我们消灭他！我们打垮他！杀、杀、杀……"儿时在家乡学会的抗 战歌谣，张宜顺依然熟悉。 张宜顺近照。 黄跃斌摄 青年时期的张宜顺。 受访者供图 "当兵不怕死，怕死别当兵。"今年6月，92岁的抗战老兵张宜顺，在福建漳州的一场抗战书籍赠书仪式 上，分享了自己难忘的抗战岁月。 1933年，张宜顺出生在山东淄博的一个贫困家庭。1944年，年仅11岁的他投身抗战，成为一名看护员， 此后又参加解放战争、抗美援朝战争，成为一名护士。1978年，张宜顺转业到漳州工作，在医疗卫生系 统贡献力量。 1938年，山东人民抗日救国军第五军司令员廖容标带领部队到张宜顺家乡宣传发动群众抗日。目睹日军 恶行，张宜顺的哥哥张宜蕴响应号召，于1939年加入八路军抗日游击队。"在那之后，我们5年都没有哥 哥的消息。"张宜顺说。 当时，日军占领淄博，强征劳工开挖煤矿，张宜顺9岁时就被抓去下矿井。仅80厘米高的矿道内，一个 个瘦小的孩子光着身子、绑着绳索、背着煤筐挖煤。"下了矿，要一天一夜才能上去，一个人一天要挖 很多煤，挖少了就挨打，柳条子抽在身上 ...

新华社平壤7月26日电（记者王超） 7月27日是朝鲜战争停战纪念日。中国驻朝鲜大使王亚军25日率使 馆外交官等一行70余人赴平安北道球场郡等地祭扫中国人民志愿军烈士陵园，凭吊英烈。 球场郡中国人民志愿军烈士陵园内设有3座合葬墓，共安葬烈士1100余名。合葬墓正前方竖有朝文镌刻 的"中国人民志愿军烈士墓"石碑。中方祭扫人员列队肃立，高唱国歌，默哀鞠躬，撒酒献花，共祭英 灵。王亚军等向纪念碑敬献花篮，花篮缎带上"中国人民志愿军烈士永垂不朽！"的金色字样熠熠生辉。 朝方陵园管理员说，每逢重要节日，朝鲜民众也会前来向志愿军英烈致以哀思。 当天，王亚军一行还赴平安南道价川市凭吊在松骨峰阻击战中壮烈牺牲的志愿军烈士。其间，使馆外交 官子女齐声朗诵著名战地通讯《谁是最可爱的人》，以此寄托对志愿军先烈的崇高敬意与无限追思。 朝方人员在介绍松骨峰阻击战时表示，中国人民志愿军同朝鲜军民团结一心、共同战斗，朝鲜人民永远 铭记中国人民志愿军的重大牺牲。 随后，王亚军一行特意路经龙源里，在公路旁向三所里、龙源里方向鞠躬致礼，凭吊抗美援朝战争期间 在两地阻击战中英勇献身的志愿军烈士。 王亚军在此行期间说，中国人民志愿军同朝鲜军民并肩战斗 ...

图①：白志荣近照。 殷小乔摄 图②：青年白志荣。 受访者供图 "叫什么名字？""白丑孩。"新兵登记时，文书听完他的介绍连连摆手，"这个名字不好听，干脆叫'白志 荣'吧，希望你成为一名有志气、光荣的八路军战士。"从此，新名字伴随他开启军旅生涯。白志荣 说："当时，没有太多其他想法，只希望再也不受鬼子欺负。" 数月的新兵训练结束，白志荣被分配到八路军120师。"师长是鼎鼎有名的贺龙，我在特务团一营三连炮 班。"时隔80多年，白志荣记忆犹新，"在连队，我反应快、靶子打得准，受到过嘉奖，奖品是一件粗布 衬衣、两双布鞋，鞋底是老百姓一针一线纳的。" 甘肃酒泉市肃州区，一栋老式单元楼内，101岁的抗战老兵白志荣，手提喷壶，小心翼翼地给窗台上的 仙人掌浇水。见到记者来访，他热情招手，俯身落座时，头顶露出一块硬币大小的凹陷，那是战争留给 他的印记。 客厅的茶几上，摆放着老人的勋章、老照片、日记等物件。引人注目的，还有一本封皮磨损的《中国人 民解放军预备役军官兵役证》，发证时间为1959年。翻开内页，钢笔书写的字迹，清晰记录着白志荣16 年的服役经历，其中就包括他参加抗日战争的峥嵘岁月。 为何改名上战场？ "跟着八路打鬼子，我 ...

Core Points - The article highlights the life and experiences of Sun Wenxiu, a centenarian veteran who participated in the Anti-Japanese War and later served in the Korean War, emphasizing his contributions and the sacrifices made by his comrades [2][3][4][5][6]. Group 1: Early Life and Military Involvement - Sun Wenxiu was born in February 1924 in Shandong and initially named "Seventy-One" after his grandmother's age, later renamed by his commander to Sun Wenxiu to reflect the importance of education alongside military prowess [2][3]. - At the age of 14, he joined the Eighth Route Army to fight against Japanese invaders, motivated by a desire to protect the local populace [3][4]. Group 2: Combat Experiences - Sun participated in numerous battles, including a significant engagement where his unit was surrounded by Japanese forces, showcasing the strategic support from local villagers that enabled their successful escape [4]. - He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a squad leader and later a deputy platoon leader, emphasizing the importance of tactical thinking and minimizing casualties during combat [4][5]. Group 3: Post-War Contributions - After the war, Sun Wenxiu served as a deputy county head in Jilin Province, where he focused on building a memorial for General Yang Jingyu and addressing public health issues, such as providing clean drinking water to combat diseases [6]. - His commitment to serving the community and sharing his wartime experiences with future generations reflects his dedication to national development and patriotism [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the life and experiences of Sun Yeman, a veteran who participated in significant battles during the Anti-Japanese War, the Liberation War, and the Korean War, emphasizing his dedication to protecting his family, comrades, and country [6][12]. Group 1: Early Life and Motivation - Sun Yeman was born in January 1926 in Anhui Province and faced hardships in his childhood, including the loss of his father and poverty [6][8]. - His early experiences with Japanese invaders and the struggles of his family instilled a strong desire to fight back against oppression [6][7]. Group 2: Military Career - In December 1943, at the age of 17, Sun Yeman made the pivotal decision to join the New Fourth Army to combat Japanese forces [8][9]. - He underwent rigorous training, which not only enhanced his military skills but also fostered lifelong friendships with fellow soldiers [9][13]. Group 3: Notable Battles - Sun Yeman participated in a significant battle during the Spring Festival of 1944, where his unit successfully attacked a Japanese stronghold, leading to the capture of numerous enemy weapons [10][12]. - The victory was celebrated by local villagers, marking a memorable moment in his military career [12]. Group 4: Post-War Contributions - After the establishment of New China, Sun Yeman continued to serve the country by engaging in various construction projects, including building reservoirs and underground facilities [13]. - He has remained committed to sharing his revolutionary stories and encouraging younger generations to contribute to national development [13][14].