Long March Archives: Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Long March Victory (Vol. 1, 2, and 3)

Author: Chinese Society of Modern History
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The Long March is the first recorded in history and a miracle in the annals of war. This fighting group, forged and sustained by unwavering belief, lofty ideals, and the instinct for survival, endured the merciless trials of the arduous journey—hunger, extreme cold, pain, death, and other survival limits nearly beyond the capacity of individual life. They crossed 18 mountains, crossed 24 rivers, and fought across 14 provinces. They fought their way through the encirclement of over one million troops of the Nationalist Party and local reactionary forces to secure a path northward 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 wind, the spirit of the Chinese nation's relentless self-improvement and indomitable perseverance, as well as 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 "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!