Historical Events tagged with "ccp"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Military & Warfare

End of the Long March by CCP Forces

October 20th, 1935 89 years ago

The Long March, a pivotal military maneuver by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the Chinese Civil War, reached its conclusion as troops arrived at their destination. This strategic retreat, lasting over a year, was undertaken in response to the relentless pursuit of the Nationalist forces led by Chiang Kai-shek. The march began in October of the previous year, covering more than 6,000 miles across treacherous terrain and significantly impacting the CCP's prominence in Chinese politics.

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Politics & Government

Red Guards Seize Control in Guangzhou

December 11th, 1927 97 years ago

Communist Red Guards launched an uprising in Guangzhou, China, taking control of most of the city. The insurgents proclaimed the establishment of a Guangzhou Soviet, marking a significant moment in the nationwide struggle of the Chinese Communist Party.

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