Long March Archives (Volume 1, 2, 3)

Author: Guo Dehong
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Long March is the first recorded in history and a miracle in the annals of war. This battle-hardened group, forged and sustained by unwavering faith, lofty ideals, and the instinct for survival, endured the merciless trials of the arduous journey—hunger, extreme cold, pain, death, and other survival limits almost beyond the capacity of individual life. They crossed 18 mountains, crossed 24 rivers, and fought their way through 14 provinces. They broke through the encirclement of over one million troops from the Nationalist Party and local reactionary forces, fighting their way north for survival. This history has passed 70 years, and most of the participants and witnesses of this glorious journey have long passed away. Yet, through the of time and hardship, the spirit of the Chinese nation—its resilience, perseverance, and the steadfast revolutionary belief of Communist Party members—has become even more precious. To enable our descendants to deeply understand this history and inherit the spirit of the Long March, the editorial team of this book has collected a wealth of relevant materials and conducted numerous interviews with individuals. They have compiled and edited this series of "Long March Archives" as primary historical sources, objectively, comprehensively, and authentically recreating those legendary years. This book is not only a comprehensive historical record of the Long March but also a textbook for patriotic education and popularization. We dedicate this book to the 70th anniversary of the Long March victory and the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.