The Chinese Civil War 1945–49

Michael Lynch

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Osprey
01 May 2010

History; Asian history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Military history: post WW2 conflicts

Series: Essential Histories

Out of the ashes of Imperial China arose two new contenders to lead a reformed nation; the Chinese Nationalist Party, the Kuomintang, and the Chinese Communist Party. In 1927, the inevitable clash between these two political parties led to a bitter civil war that would last for 23 years, through World War II and into the Cold War period. The brutal struggle finally concluded when Communist forces captured Nanjing, capital of the Nationalist Republic of China, irrevocably altering the course of China's future. Dr Michael Lynch sheds light on this cruel civil war that ultimately led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

By: Michael Lynch
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 61
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781841766713
ISBN 10: 1841766712
Series: Essential Histories
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 May 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Chinese Civil War 1945–49

Author Michael Lynch does a superlative job of telling the story of both sides... Superbly illustrated by rare period photographs as well as the work of artists of the time and some excellent maps, the full unfolding of events has been made much more clear. This is a superb book on the subject and one that I know you will enjoy. Highly recommended. - Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness