The Chinese Civil War 1945–49

Michael Lynch

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Osprey
01 June 2010

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

Series: Essential Histories

In this fully illustrated introduction, Dr Michael Lynch provides a concise overview of the Chinese Civil War, a defining conflict in world history.

Between the end of World War II and the dawn of the Cold War, one of the most important conflicts in modern history reached its climax. In this illustrated history, bestselling historian Dr Michael Lynch examines how the long struggle between Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists and Mao Zedong’s Communists exploded into an intense, brutal and ruthlessly fought civil war. Delving into the political background and complex ramifications of the conflict, he assesses Mao and Chiang’s millions-strong armies, their strategies and commanders, and the critical campaigns that won and lost China. By 1949 the Nationalist government was defeated and in exile in Taiwan, and the new People’s Republic of China was ready to emerge as a major Cold War power.

This is a concise study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and its significant repercussions, the issues around which remain unresolved today.

By: Michael Lynch
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 61
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 334g
ISBN: 9781841766713
ISBN 10: 1841766712
Series: Essential Histories
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 June 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