New Fourth Army female soldier

Author: Zhu Qiangdi
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Comprehensive historical records, delicate perspective. A comprehensive revelation of the overall image of the New Fourth Army female soldiers, disclosing their little-known life and combat details, telling their extraordinary experiences during the violent turmoil of the Southern Anhui Incident, exploring their life trajectories that matured in the flames of war, showcasing the unique charm, courage, and resilience of women in war. The outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japan led a large number of women, like men, to plunge into the smoke of war, becoming heroic New Fourth Army soldiers. Among them were Long March cadres from Yan'an, intellectual youth from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, returned overseas Chinese, rural women, and even wealthy young ladies from noble families. At a time of national crisis, they abandoned their relatively stable and comfortable family lives, broke free from their mothers' warm embrace, and severed their poignant love, resolutely rushing toward the battlefield to defend their homeland. Based on extensive historical materials and interviews with surviving New Fourth Army female soldiers and relevant parties, the book authentically records the work, life, love, and sacrifices of these female soldiers in the army, recreating their extraordinary experiences during the violent turmoil of the Southern Anhui Incident, exploring their life trajectories that matured in the flames of war, and reflecting the unique charm, courage, and resilience of women in war, as well as their contributions to the national liberation cause.