Beschreibung:
This book examines the Third Chinese Revolutionary Civil War of 1945-1949, which resulted in the victory of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It provides a military and strategic history of the conflict, exploring how the communists achieved victory.
Preface. Introduction 1. Setting the Stage 2. March on the North, Defend in the South (August 1945-June 1946) 3. The Guomindang High Tide (June 1946-June 1947) 4. The Turning Point (July 1947-August 1948) 5. Three Crucibles of Victory. Conclusion. Bibliography.