Battle of Changsha, Changde, and Hengyang: An Eyewitness Account of the Brutal Conflict - Recollections of General Ge Xiancai of the Kuomintang Army During the War of Resistance

Author: Ge Xiancai
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book includes firsthand accounts of several major battles during the War of Resistance—Third Changsha Battle, Changde Campaign, and Hengyang Defense Battle. The materials are personally written by General Ge, making it a highly authentic and moving record of battlefield struggles. It was awarded the "Military Literature Bronze Medal" in Taiwan in 1981. Since this book is a firsthand account of battlefield struggles written by a frontline commander of the War of Resistance, it provides a detailed and vivid depiction of major battles during the war. To facilitate reading for modern readers, especially the younger generation, and to enhance their understanding, relevant personnel have been invited to supplement the book with photographs that report and explain the concurrent situations of the "Third Changsha Battle," "Changde Campaign," and "Hengyang Defense Battle," as well as the war efforts of the Allied forces (including Chinese troops) in various theaters worldwide. This allows readers to gain a broader perspective and see the victories of the Chinese battlefield, the encouragement and practical support provided to the Allies, as well as the role and impact of these battles in the overall global strategy against fascism.