The long march, 1934
- Mao led his Red Army on a 9,000 km retreat across China
- Lost 3/4ths of his army
- Settle in the north (Shensi) where he forms the Yenan Soviet
- CCP began to gain power due to their resistance of the Japanese
- Kuomintang was more worried about fighting the CCP
Summary: Mao had a small country of communists, the Red Army, and walked 9,000 km across China. One the way 3/4th of his army died. They gain support all along the way of their 9,000 km travel. The Long March enabled the party to come in favour of China population.
Aspects of Guerrilla Warfare
- Act quickly for decisive conclusions to battle
- Concentrate forces
- Take advantage of enemies limitations (ie. Being a foreigner, having limited resources)
- Ability to move quickly
- Being Flexible
- Using hit and run tactics
- Use the locals for help
Summary: Guerrilla Warfare was a tactic used by the CCP, it required quick reactions, concentrated forced, flexibility, run and hit tactics and the help of locals.
Japaenese Occupation
- Japanese invaded the Chinese territory of Manchuria first in 1931-32
- Setup stations on the Russian railway across this area
- Lytton Commission reported that Japan was in fault
- Japan pulled out of the League of Nations
Summary: The Japanese dropped out of the League to invade Manchuria.