People always die in revolution. No death - no victory. Part ten concludes with Mao Zedong's victory over Chiang Kai Shek and the establishment of The People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. As the images of destruction and...

"Keep your hair or lose your head" was the cry of Chinese barbers prior to the Revolution. But beneath the traditional appearance, discontent was growing and in 1911 a military revolt overthrew the Emperor. Men cut their queues; however,...

If you have money, give money; if you have a gun, give your gun; and if you are healthy, come and fight. Under-supplied and under-funded, Chiang Kai Shek and Mao Zedong continue the war effort against the Japanese by encouraging...

Only when one has food and clothing will they know ethics. Extreme poverty and corruption hampers General Stilwell's attempts to assist Chiang Kai Shek's forces. Stilwell also explores the possibility of enlisting the Communists through...

The struggle for leadership of the Nationalist Party after the death of Sun Yat Sen is the focus of part two of this ten-part series devoted to the Chinese Revolution. Chiang Kai Shek emerges as Commander and Chief and leads The Northern...