Yang Hucheng

General, executed for dissent against rule

Yang Hucheng - General, executed for dissent against rule
Born

1893
132 years ago

Died

September 6th, 1949
75 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

China

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A general in the National Revolutionary Army, played significant roles in the Northern Expedition and the Second Sino-Japanese War. Served as a regional warlord in Shaanxi province. Advocated for unity against Japanese forces. Executed in 1949 due to opposition to the ruling Kuomintang government during the Chinese Civil War.

Led forces during the Northern Expedition

Contributed to the resistance against Japan

Opposed Kuomintang regime leading to execution

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