Great Reference on the Chinese Liberation War (Vol. 1 & 2)

Author: Wang Xingsheng, Zhang Jingshan, Wang Nanana
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book covers battles such as the Battle of Shangdang, the Central Plains Breakout, the Three Descents into the Jiangnan and Four Defenses of Linjiang, the "Three Victories in Northern Shaanxi," the Battle of Menglianggu, the March into the Dabie Mountains, the Liberation of Shijiazhuang, the Battle of Linfen, and the Yudong Campaign.
Central Plains Breakout: 30 divisions of Chiang Kai-shek's Central Plains forces were trapped, while the PLA bravely broke out, gaining preparation time for the Civil War.
Battle of Menglianggu: The East China Field Army performed a "thousand-li dragon dance," encircling and eliminating the Nationalist's elite army, with the legendary general Zhang Lingfu meeting his demise at Menglianggu.
March into the Dabie Mountains: "Courage conquers in narrow paths," as the Liu-Deng army made a thousand-li leap, striking at the heart of the Nationalist regime.
Battle of Liaoshen: Mao Zedong had a farsighted vision, launching the prelude to the strategic; 470,000 enemies were defeated, and the entire Northeast was liberated.
Battle of Huaihai: 600,000 defeated 800,000, as the PLA methodically "ate up a half-cooked meal" in the Huaihai region.
Battle of the Yangtze River Crossing: The PLA's million-strong army crossed the Yangtze, "fighting mice in a porcelain shop," shattering the Nationalist's last dream.
Battle of Hainan Landing: The Nationalists withdrew their defenses in Hainan, making a last-ditch stand, as the PLA broke through the "Bo Ling Defense Line," with small wooden boats defeating battleships!