Lazikou Pass CCW (id:#60567)

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Lazikou Pass, China 1935-09-17 (0 others)

Overview:

After crossing the Dadu River at Luding, the Red Army faced three great challenges. The Snowy Mountains resulted in many losses as the lowland Chinese died of cold and altitude sickness. Beyond the mountains, the 1st front Army of Mao Zedong met with the 4th Front Army of Zhang Guotao, the rank and file were delighted. The second challenge was Grasslands, a deceptively beautiful marsh that would see men drown and starve to death. The third challenge was more sinister. Zhang's army was ten times the size of Mao's Army which was in danger of being absorbed. In the end, Mao was able to steal away in the night with only 4,000 soldiers and head northeast. The only way through the mountains to the north was Lazikou Pass. Mao would send the 4th Assault Regiment ahead to capture the pass.

Defender: KMT (Committee 14th Division)  

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