Chiang Kai-shek during the War of Resistance

Author: Jiang Tao
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: We hope for peace, but do not seek mere comfort; we are prepared for war, but we will never seek war. We know that after the nation goes to war, the situation will only be to sacrifice to the end, with no room for even the slightest hope of escaping. If war breaks out, there will be no distinction between north and south, nor between old and young; everyone, regardless of who they are, will have the responsibility to defend their land and fight the war, all with the determination to sacrifice everything. – Jiang Jieshi
Using a straightforward writing style and supported by a wealth of detailed historical materials, the author portrays the special period of the War of Resistance, showing how Jiang Jieshi, as China's then highest leader, upheld the principle of "internal strife, external defense" at the critical juncture of national survival. The book comprehensively describes Jiang Jieshi's policies in politics, military, diplomacy, economy, and relations with the Communist Party during the eight-year war! It also highlights the indelible harm inflicted on the Chinese nation by that disaster from one perspective. The book provides a relatively comprehensive and objective introduction to what Jiang Jieshi did during the War of Resistance, and offers a relatively objective evaluation of the role of Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalist army during the war, helping readers gain a full understanding of the history and significance of the War of Resistance.