Not quite realistically reflecting the historical truth

The local warlord's troop that blocking the Red Army was poorly equipped because the region the warlord controls had no battles for decades.  As a result, the troops were not trained and the weapon was not maintained: most bullets used by the warlord's troop did not function properly and the maximum range was less than 100 meters, and there was no automatic weapons used, in fact not even semi-automatic rifles.

In contrast, the assault team of the Red Army were equipped with automatic weapons such as USA and German made submachine guns that had range at least twice the range of that of local warlord's troop, or even three times. The Red Army also perfectly maintained its weaponry and as a result of these combined factors, the Red Army succeeded in its objective.

The advantage of the Red Army was accurately shown in this film, however, the disadvantage of its opponents was not adequately shown, giving the audience fake impression of the enemy of the Red Army were better equipped and thus the Red Army soldiers were supermen.

Mandarin-language cinema across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore explores historical reflection, cultural identity, and personal sacrifice, often expressed through poetic visuals and sweeping narratives. In Mainland China, this takes the form of allegory and large-scale epics that reflect on national history. Taiwan emphasizes intimate modernist realism, generational change, and the search for identity. Singapore contributes stories of migration, multiculturalism, and the negotiation of tradition in a globalized city.

The war genre features armed conflicts, both historical and fictional, and the experiences of individuals and groups involved in warfare. This genre explores the physical, emotional, and moral challenges faced by soldiers, civilians, and others affected by war.

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