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What were Encirclement Campaigns?
Campaigns launched by the GMD against forces of the CCP during the early stages of the Chinese Civil War.
What was the purpose of the military campaign and when was it launched?
It was launched between the late 1920s and the mid 1930s with the goal of isolating and destroying the developing Chinese Red Army.
What was the CCP’s strategy?
The CCP strategy was to keep their forces mobile and exploit gaps in the nationalists’ line of attack, avoiding full engagements and using guerilla tactics to move behind enemy lines.
What happened to the building of blockhouses?
The building of blockhouses were strengthened.
How many men did Jiang buy into the field?
Nearly a million men
What was working in Jiangs favor?
The war of attrition
Wno was Jiang receiving aid from?
From Nazi Germany
How many encirclement campaigns did the Nationalists launch against the Chinese Soviet Republic between 1930 and 1934?
The Nationalists under Jiang Jieshi launched a series of five encirclement campaigns against the Chinese Soviet Republic between 1930 and 1934.
What tactics did the Communists use to resist the first four campaigns under Mao's leadership?
The Communists employed guerrilla tactics to successfully resist the first four campaigns.
When did the Long March begin?
The Long March began on October 16, 1934.
How many troops were initially part of the retreating force?
More than 85,000 troops, according to some estimates, along with thousands of accompanying personnel.
Who regained his influence and emerged as a top military and political leader?
Mao Zedong
Where was the destination of the Communists to fight the Japanese invaders and gain the respect of China's masses?
Shaanxi province, in the northwestern region of the country.
What was a major feature of the CCW?
Guerilla Warfare.
What strategy did the CCP adopt to avoid attacks from their enemies?
The CCP were forced to rely on movement and reaching remote areas difficult to attack.
What was the advantage of Guerilla Warfare against technologically superior armies?
Guerilla Warfare was effective against armies that had technological superiority but were fighting away from their support bases.
Why was guerilla warfare used against the Japanese and the nationalists?
Both relied on strong equipment.
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