Fourth Field Army's Ten Tiger Generals

Author: Qingshan, Xiao Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: During the War of Liberation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the PLA's organizational structure included a formidable main force known as the Third Field Army. This field army was formed from the East China Field Army and consisted of several corps. During the War of Liberation, it successfully fulfilled tasks such as defending the old liberated areas, establishing new liberated areas, liberating the mainland of East China, and capturing some coastal islands. It annihilated over 2.45 million Kuomintang troops, making significant contributions to the cause of the Chinese people's liberation. Within this heroic unit, thousands of brave and capable commanders emerged—some had fought their way through hardships from Nanchang and Jinggangshan, while others had been tempered in the flames of the Anti-Japanese War. They represented the spirit of countless soldiers, the pride of their era, and the heroes of the people. These renowned commanders have been recorded in biographies of PLA generals, personal histories, and historical materials, and have been celebrated from various perspectives. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the PLA, this book selects 10 of these commanders for narration. These 10 are not necessarily the highest-ranking or most decorated in the PLA, but they all share the qualities of wisdom, bravery, perseverance, and decisiveness. They are loyal to the Party and devoted to the people, having once commanded vast armies with invincible prowess and a rich life. Their stories of growth and battles are deeply moving and inspiring. Therefore, the human brilliance they embody continues to shine, and the spirit they represent remains relevant today and needs to be carried forward. It should be noted that this book is part of the same series as "Ten PLA Generals," "Ten PLA Commanders," and "Ten PLA Chief of Staffs" published by Compile Press. The content is complementary and aims to minimize repetition. The writing of this book strives for objectivity and accuracy, highlighting both the most exciting and legendary moments of their lives while also reflecting their full life experiences. It is both engaging and scientifically rigorous.