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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

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