Great Reference on the Chinese Liberation War (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Wang Xingsheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The book covers battles such as the Battle of Shangdang, the Central Plains Breakout, the Three Descents into the Jiangnan and Four Defenses of Linjiang, the "Three Victories in Three Battles" in Shaanxi, the Battle of Menglianggu, the March into the Dabieshan, the Liberation of Shijiazhuang, the Battle of Linfen, and the Battle of Yudong.
Central Plains Breakout: 30 divisions of Chiang Kai-shek's Central Plains forces were trapped, while the PLA bravely broke out, gaining preparation time for the Civil War.
Battle of Menglianggu: The East China Field Army performed a "thousand-li dragon dance," encircling and destroying the Nationalist elite army from all sides, as the renowned general Zhang Lingfu lost his life at Menglianggu.
March into the Dabieshan: "Victory belongs to the brave in a narrow path," as Liu Boqian and Deng Xiaoping led their massive army on a thousand-li march, striking at the heart of the Nationalist regime.
Battle of Liaoshen: With foresight, Mao Zedong launched the curtain raiser for the strategic; defeating 470,000 enemies and liberating the entire Northeast.
Battle of Huaihai: 600,000 defeated 800,000, as the PLA "bit by bit" ate into the "half-cooked meal" in the Huaihai region.
Battle of the Yangtze River Crossing: The PLA's million-strong army crossed the Yangtze, "fighting mice in a porcelain shop," shattering the Nationalist's last dream.
Battle of Hainan Landing: The Nationalists withdrew their defenses in Hainan, making a last-ditch stand, as the PLA broke through the "Bo Ling Defense Line," defeating the massive warships with small boats!