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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
- 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
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