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 and the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the People's Liberation Army had a main force that was feared throughout the land and renowned across the nine provinces—the Third Field Army. This field army was reorganized 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 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 force, thousands of brave and capable commanders emerged, some of whom had fought 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 biographies of the generals of the 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 People's Liberation Army, this book selects and narrates the stories of 10 such commanders. These 10 are not necessarily the highest-ranking or most decorated in the First Field Army, but they all share the qualities of wisdom, bravery, perseverance, and decisiveness. They are loyal to the Party and dedicated to the people, sacrificing their lives for the cause. They have once commanded vast armies with invincible might and possess a rich (legendary) background. The stories of their growth and battles are deeply moving and inspiring. Therefore, the human brilliance they reflect continues to shine, and the pioneering spirit they embody still needs to be carried forward. It should be noted that this book is part of the same series as "Ten Generals of the People's Liberation Army," "Ten Commanders-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army," and "Ten Chief of Staffs of the People's Liberation Army" 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 entire careers. It is both engaging and scientifically rigorous.