Pillar of Support: Mao Zedong During the War of Resistance

Author: Liu Yitao
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was the first complete victory achieved by the Chinese people in modern times in their national liberation struggle. This war created an example of a weak nation defeating a strong one. China was able to wage this war and achieve a complete victory due to the unprecedented awakening and unity of the people of all ethnic groups in China, as well as the cohesive strength of resisting aggression. More importantly, at that time, China had an advanced political force that could lead it toward a great rejuvenation—the Communist Party of China. In this national liberation war, the Communist Party of China raised the banner of patriotism, firmly upheld national independence and dignity, advocated the establishment of an anti-Japanese national united front, led and united the people of all ethnic groups in China, and engaged in a grueling struggle against the Japanese aggressors. Mao Zedong said, "The experience of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression gave us and the Chinese people such confidence: without the efforts of the Communist Party of China, without the Communist Party of China serving as the mainstay of the Chinese people, the independence and liberation of China would have been impossible." As the mainstay of the nationwide anti-Japanese war, the Communist Party of China was the primary condition for the complete victory of the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. As an outstanding statesman and military strategist, Mao Zedong played an important role throughout the ten years of the war. This book truthfully reflects the different roles Mao Zedong played during various periods of the war, deeply analyzes his great contributions and significant role in the victory of the war, and thus portrays his glorious image as one of the greatest national heroes in the history of the Chinese people's anti-invasion struggle.