Battle for the Daba Mountains

Author: Qin Chuan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: A thrilling battle, one of the most glorious victories in the history of the Red Army, and the largest battle in which Zhang Guotao participated in decision-making throughout his life. Zhang Guotao, Xu Xiangqian, and Chen Changhao led 80,000 Red Army troops, fighting for years amidst a encirclement by 200,000 enemy forces. They first launched three proactive offensives, then adopted the strategic approach of "tightening positions and luring the enemy deeper," leading the enemy into a small area centered around Wanyuan for decisive defensive battles, ultimately achieving a major victory that resulted in the elimination of over 80,000 enemy soldiers.