1928 ⟶ Foundation of the Chinese Red Army
Foundation of the Chinese Red Army.
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🔪 Shanghai Massacre Begins the Chinese Civil War
The Shanghai massacre of 5,000-10,000 communists, perpetrated by the Kuomintang, marks the end of the First United Front and the beginning of the Chinese Civil War, which evolved into a proxy war between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany until 1936.⟶
ChinaCivil WarCommunismKuomintangViolenceProxy WarAsia
🚩 Foundation of the Chinese Red Army
🚶 Beginning of the Long March
Beginning of the Long March where the Chinese Red Army retreats to evade the pursuit of Kuomintang forces.⟶
ChinacommunismLong MarchChinese Red ArmyKuomintangmilitary retreatcivil warMao Zedong
⚔️ Escalation of Conflict Between Chinese Nationalists and Communists
The rivalry between Chinese Nationalists and Chinese Communists becomes more evident; large numbers of the latter are forced to give up their arms.⟶
ChinaNationalistsCommunistscivil warinternal conflictAsiapolitical tensionsmilitary
🎌 Japanese Surrender to Red Army in Manchuria
Japanese armies surrender to the Red Army in Manchuria.⟶
SurrenderJapanSoviet UnionManchuriaChinaRed ArmyMilitaryAsiaPost-WarEnd of War