Biographies of Senior Generals of the Republic of China

Author: Hu Biling
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book includes nearly 300 senior generals from the Republic of China era. Most of them were awarded the ranks of General or Lieutenant General between 1935 and 1949. Some, though holding lower ranks, participated in major historical events or had special identities. Some defected and joined the People's Army after the victory in the War of Resistance, becoming senior commanders of the People's Liberation Army. Others joined the Communist Party of China. These generals who joined the Communist Party, despite their past experiences, are included in this introduction. The book is divided into two main parts: the General Chapter and the Lieutenant General Chapter. The General Chapter includes several sub-sections: Special Grade Generals, First-Class Generals, Posthumously Honored First-Class Generals, Second-Class Generals, Posthumously Honored Second-Class Generals, Generals, Posthumously Honored Generals, and Lieutenant Generals promoted to General rank or. The Lieutenant General Chapter includes Lieutenant Generals and Posthumously Honored Lieutenant Generals. The General Chapter is arranged in chronological order of their military rank, while the Lieutenant General Chapter is arranged by surname in alphabetical order. This book narrates the life stories of the generals included, adhering to a time-based framework, with their main positions and activities in each period as the threads, ensuring that the facts speak for themselves and are clear to readers at a glance. In line with the principles of respecting history and seeking truth from facts, this book strives to clearly distinguish between merits and demerits when introducing either anti-communist generals or those who defected, surrendered, or contributed to peaceful uprisings. It avoids both concealment and exaggeration. At the same time, it introduces their roles in major historical events and important battles.