Events tagged with "national unification"

Historical Events tagged with "national unification"

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.

Politics & Government

National Revolutionary Army Captures Beijing

June 8th, 1928 96 years ago

In June 1928, the National Revolutionary Army captured Beijing, marking a significant victory in the Second Northern Expedition. Led by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the campaign aimed to unify China under the Kuomintang. Following the capture, Beijing was renamed Beiping, which means 'Northern Peace', symbolizing the hope for stability in the region. This pivotal moment showcased the military prowess of the National Revolutionary Army and the waning influence of warlord factions controlling the north.