Civil War 1945-1949
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• From August 1945 to the end of 1946, the Nationalists and Communists raced to take over Japanese-held territories, built up their forces, and fought many limited engagements while still conducting negotiations for a peaceful settlement
• American Support
• Japanese to surrender only to Chinese Nationalists
• Attempts made, with their high point in 1947 to call a truce. It involved the formation of a joint government, however these were eventually stopped following resistance of conservatives amongst the KMT who feared the dilution of their party
• Both wanted dominance over other
• Despite efforts of Marshall
• During 1947 and the first half of 1948, after initial Nationalist success, the strategic balance turned in favour of the Communists.
• the Communists won smashing victories in the latter part of 1948 and 1949
• Struggle for hearts and minds already over.
• 1947 GMD take Nanking
• GMD faced growing desertions.
• War weariness in GMD areas.
• 1948 Shanghai Scenes
• Street-Corner Beheadings.
• Splits in GMD
• November 1948 Defeat in Mukden
• Meant loss of China north of Bejing.
• December 1948 Defeat in Hsuchow
• Railway Junction
• 1949 Chiang temporarily resigns
• Peace negotiations resume
• Nationalists control half of china: not prepared to surrender.
• Chiang withdraws to Taiwan with Air Force and gold reserves

Other Notes in this Category

1. Civil War 1937-1945
2. Civil War 1945-1949
3. Early Nationalist and Communist Activity
4. Long March 1934-5
5. War Against Japan 1937
6. Xian Incident Dec 1936
7. Yanaan 1936-45

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