First Field Army's Ten Tiger Generals

Author: Chen Qingrong, Wang Yinan
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: During the Chinese People's War of Liberation and the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the People's Liberation Army had a main force that was feared across the land and renowned in all directions—the Field Army. In this heroic unit, thousands of brave and valiant commanders emerged. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the People's Liberation Army, the compilers of this book have chosen to narrate the stories of 10 such commanders. These 10 were not necessarily the highest-ranking or highest-ranking officers in the First Field Army, nor were they all the most decorated, but they all, without exception, possessed the qualities and temperament of wisdom, bravery, perseverance, and decisiveness. They were all loyal to the Party and ready to lay down their lives for the people. They had once commanded vast armies and were invincible, full of legendary charm. The stories of their growth and the of their battles are deeply moving and inspiring. The writing of this book strives for objectivity and accuracy; it highlights the brilliant segments of the lives of these ten generals while also reflecting their lifelong experiences; it is both engaging and readable, yet also scientifically rigorous.