The Last Years of the Marshal and the General

Author: Li Lining
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The 19 founding marshals and generals of the New China, as recorded in this book, are a group of extraordinary individuals. They were all born in the dark old China and had endured heavy oppression from imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucratic capitalism. They navigated through the chaos of warlord conflicts, amidst gunfire and peril, emerging as survivors. Nurtured by Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought, they grew into the shining stars of China, the elite of the Chinese nation in the 20th century, heroes of national liberation, and outstanding representatives of countless soldiers. Today, they remain our role models.
The later years of a person’s life are a phase of life that should not be overlooked. For the founding marshals and generals of the New China, this period was particularly significant. During this time, their personal destinies remained closely tied to the fate of their country. The 19 marshals and generals passed away in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, one after another. Regardless of the historical period in which their later years ended, their glorious achievements will forever be recorded in history. The fall of these 19 giants is undoubtedly a great loss to the revolutionary cause of the Chinese people.