The Chinese Communist Revolution III. Insurrection & Guerrillaism, Jinggangshan and Futian (1927-31)
July 25, 2025
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as posted by the channelHow did the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) take over China? In this video (Part 3 of 6), we’ll go over the various approaches the CCP took to obtain its own independent military power, focusing particularly on Mao’s experiences at Jinggangshan and southern Jiangxi.
All interpretations and errors are my own.
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