Republic of China's elite Yunnan Army: The Legend and Turmoil

Author: Xie Benshu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In the early years of the Republic of China, during the Protection of the State Movement, the Yunnan Army was renowned as "the finest in the nation." During the Warlord Era, the Yunnan Army once dominated Southwest China and even influenced the entire country. In the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Yunnan Army was considered "the nation's elite force," producing numerous heroes and martyrs, yet no surrendering generals or puppet soldiers ever emerged from its ranks. In the Liberation War, the Yunnan Army finally took the path of light, fulfilling its historical mission. This book portrays the magnificent history of the Yunnan Army, the nation's elite force during the Republic of China era: it raised the banner of the Protection of the State Movement, achieving glorious victories in opposing Yuan Shikai's restoration of monarchy. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, its quality was ranked "first in the nation," fighting fiercely in the Battle of Tai'erzhuang, defending the Zhongtiao Mountains, participating in the Southwest Yunnan Campaign, and being the first in the nation to drive Japanese forces out of Chinese soil.