During the Long March, the weather was cold, the air was thin, the rain and snow were mixed, and the road was difficult. How did the Red Army cross the snow-capped mountains?

In the Sichuan-Kangzhou border area in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, there are many high mountains and snow-capped mountains with snow that does not melt all year round. During the Long March, the three main forces of the Red Army crossed dozens of snowy mountains such as Jinjia Mountain, Mengding Mountain, Changban Mountain, Dagu Mountain, Luotuogang Mountain, Zheduo Mountain, and Baha Snow Mountain. Many Red Army soldiers died on the snowy mountains.

Cold weather, thin air, rain and snow, and difficult roads are the main features of the natural environment of the snow-capped mountains. For example, the Central Red Army and the Fourth Red Army walked through Jinjia Mountain. It is located in the west of Sichuan Province, with an altitude of about 4,500 meters. There is snow all year round, the air is thin, there are no roads, there are no people, and the weather is changeable, sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunny, sometimes rain and sometimes snow, sometimes hail falls suddenly, and sometimes strong winds blow. It is known as the "Sacred Mountain".

The following are the later memories of some leaders during the Long March:

Yang Dezhi once recalled: "Due to the high altitude, low air pressure, and thin air, breathing was very difficult because the chest was like a ball. Cotton wool. The soldiers said that we are not afraid of the cold weather, but this place can't even breathe!"

When Nie Rongzhen recalled climbing over the Jinjia Mountains, he wrote, "The early morning climb began in the primitive days! The forest, scattered in patches and clumps of snow, attracted people's attention and made everyone full of energy. But after noon, the weather suddenly changed, first it was heavy fog, then drizzle. Turning into falling snow in an instant, dancing with the wind, the Red Army soldiers turned into snowmen, especially at night, when the weather was extremely cold, and they wore whatever they could.”

There is a record: “The troops faced the wind and snow. Climbing up the steep ice peak into the sky, it became steeper and smoother, and the air became thinner. The more I felt out of breath, dizzy and weak.

It was already noon when we reached the top of the mountain. The sun was completely blocked, and there was wind and snow everywhere. It was as dark as night, and then there was a long night, with waves of wind and snow coming, and many soldiers were swallowed up by the snowstorm. "

According to Xiao Ke's memory. , "After crossing the Jinsha River, we started climbing the snow-capped mountains. A telegram came from the headquarters, asking us to bring clothes, chili peppers and wine. It was the end of April and the weather was very hot. We didn't understand either. Some troops lost their cotton-padded clothes and sweaters. Let's go. As we walked, the ground was covered with snow and the temperature dropped sharply. "

Written: "The plateau lacks oxygen and it is difficult to walk, especially when crossing the snow-capped mountains. The soldiers are wearing thin clothes because of the heat stimulated by the ginger soup and chili. , unable to resist the fatigue of marching. If they fell on the snowy mountain, they would never be able to get up again! Although the marching speed of the troops dropped to twenty or thirty days, they still died of illness and their physical strength was very exhausted.

According to Xu’s recollection: “While crossing the Hanging Mountain in the Snowy Mountains, we asked the troops to prepare mounts and stretchers for Comrade Zhu De to ensure his safety. He gave them to the sick and wounded and insisted on walking on his own. Camping halfway up the mountain at night, too cold to sleep, I told you stories and revolution, encouraging the comrades to overcome the snow-capped mountains and successfully realize their plan to go north.

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On the way over the snow-capped mountains, the Red Army officers and soldiers carried forward the revolutionary spirit of not being afraid of hardship and death with the firm belief of victory, and with the spirit of perseverance, unity and mutual assistance, they overcame the severe cold and heat, the mountains Despite many difficulties and obstacles, including hypoxia, he conquered the snow-capped mountains and wrote a glorious page in the history of the Red Army's Long March!