Third Field Army's Ten Tiger Generals

Author: Cui Lixue, Wang Yinan
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Publishing Date: 2009-01-01
Features: During the War of Liberation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was a main force unit in the People's Liberation Army that was feared across the land and renowned throughout the nine provinces—the Third Field Army. This field army was formed from the reorganization of 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 in regions like East China, Central China, and North China. It annihilated over 2.45 million Nationalist troops, making significant contributions to the cause of the Chinese People's Liberation. Within this heroic unit, thousands of valiant and battle-hardened commanders emerged—some had fought their way through countless hardships from Nanchang and Jinggangshan, while others had been tempered into steel in the flames of the Anti-Japanese War. They represent the millions of soldiers, the pride of the era, and the heroes of the people. These renowned commanders have been recorded in the Biographies of Leaders of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, personal biographies, and historical materials, and have been celebrated from various perspectives. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, this book selects 10 such commanders for narration. These 10 are not necessarily the highest-ranking or most decorated in the First Field Army, but they all possess the qualities of wisdom, bravery, perseverance, and decisiveness. They are loyal to the Party and dedicated to the people, willing to lay down their lives for the cause. They have led armies with unmatched prowess and have left a trail of legends. 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 "The Ten Generals of the Chinese People's Liberation Army," "The Ten Commanders-in-Chief of the Chinese People's Liberation Army," and "The Ten Chief of Staffs of the Chinese People's Liberation Army," all published by Compile Press. The content is complementary and strives to minimize repetition. The writing of this book aims to be objective and accurate, highlighting the most exciting and legendary moments of their lives while also reflecting their full life experiences. It is both engaging and scientifically rigorous.