Western Influence on the Chinese National Revolutionary Army from 1925 to 1937

Abstract

The Chinese National Revolutionary Army allowed the Republic of China to unify the country by destroying the power of the warlords during the Northern Expedition from 1926 to 1928 and was later instrumental in resisting the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War from 1937 to 1945. The success of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army was because of the influence of first Soviet and later German military assistance from 1925 to 1937. Through the help of the Soviet Union and Germany, the Chinese National Revolutionary Army was able to transform itself into a modern military force and propel the Republic of China into a major power in the international system during the first half of the 20th century. This paper examines the level of assistance provided by both the Soviet Union and Germany in terms of training, supplies, and industrial development as well as the impact they had in influencing the Chinese National Revolutionary Army's capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2013
Accession Number
ADA601601

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  • David S. Nasca

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Civil War
  • Education
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Advisors
  • Military Assistance
  • Military Education
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Training
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.