Note: National Heroes and Commanders

Author: Dong Baoquan
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This is a very unique book. The author spent nearly a decade interviewing over a hundred informants, conducting in-depth research and exploration into the legendary careers of dozens of renowned senior military leaders. Using real notes, he outlines the unique personalities of these leaders. As it is a genuine record of interviews, there are many highlights to be found. Whether for young readers or for researchers of Party and military history, this book is valuable and worth savoring. These works take us into the high red walls of Zhongnanhai, pushing open one thick gate after another of the generals' residences, allowing us to meet one after another of the famous political and military figures. There is Liu Bocheng, the "Chinese War God," enduring hardships in the Hall of Supreme Harmony; there are the fearless, selfless old revolutionary pioneers like Tan Zhenlin, Chen Yi, and Li Xianren, who rose up in bold resistance in the "Great Disturbance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony"; there is Su Yu, the marshal, maneuvering with the "Gang of Four"; there is Huang Kecheng, the marshal, who was dismissed from office several times for speaking the truth; there are the battle-hardened generals like Zheng Weishan, Luo Shunchu, and Nie Fengzhi, who rose to prominence through their actions; there are the scholarly generals like Tan Zheng and Xiao Ke; and there is Chen Shaomin, the female Communist Party member who stood her ground. There is also Sun Jixian, the first commander of the space city, and the mysterious creation of the Jiuquan Health Launch Base. This book contains heroic deeds and heroes within those deeds; it features brilliance amidst adversity and triumph in the face of challenges.