The Long March: Victory or Defeat?

Abstract

Beginning in 1934, the Chinese Nationalist Party under Chiang Kai-shek initiated an offensive aimed at eradicating the Chinese Communist autonomous base in Kiangsi Province. The 100,000 men and women who were forced out of the Kiangsi base began what has come to be known as the 'Long March'. Encompassing 368 days and 6,000 miles, their exodus is unparalleled in modern history. This study covers the events leading to the March, the Long March itself, and the period of the 1945-49 Chinese Civil War which brought the communists to power. Finally, the study attempts to derive results of the long March which might have been significant factors in the communist victory in 1949. Keywords: Chinese Army operations; Communist countries history.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA207330

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  • Charles C. Duell

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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