New Fourth Army

Author: Zhao Qi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: In 1937, Japanese imperialist aggression intensified its invasion and occupation of China. The Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China agreed to form the New Fourth Army based on the Red Army guerrilla units in southern and northern provinces. Ye Ting became the leader of the New Fourth Army, accepted by both sides, while Xiang Ying, with rich experience in guerrilla warfare, served as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief. After its establishment, the New Fourth Army quickly grew in strength, achieved remarkable victories, and intimidated the enemy, creating a new chapter in the anti-war effort in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. At the same time, it made the Nationalist authorities uneasy. Due to Xiang Ying's mistakes, the eastern advance strategy of the New Fourth Army was not fully and promptly implemented, giving the Nationalist authorities an opportunity to act, ultimately leading to the shocking "Southern Anhui Incident." Liu Shaoqi, Chen Yi, and others turned the tide, quickly reorganizing the New Fourth Army headquarters in northern Jiangsu, and led the New Fourth Army officers and soldiers, numbering over 70,000, in fierce battles against the enemy and stubborn resistance. The relentless tide of war brought together a group of people with completely different backgrounds and experiences into the New Fourth Army. The harsh years of war tempered their lives, influenced their destinies, and shaped their emotions. They shared the same breath and fate with the New Fourth Army, and on the grand historical scroll of the New Fourth Army, they wrote their own magnificent chapters.