Origins of Civil War 1936-46 4. War to Civil War

Question 1

What attempts were made to avoid war?

Answer 1

Under Soviet and USA influence Mao and Jaing agreed to meet in Chongqing. An agreement was reached and said – democratic political system. Almost immediately after the agreements were met the fighting intensified with neither side willing to give up territory.

Question 2

what was the marshal mission?

Answer 2

George Marshall sent to mediate between two sides.
Called a ceasefire and an agreement on constitution.
Broke as soon as it was made because jiang tried changing the agreement

Question 3

What was the GMDs military like?

Answer 3

Experience in conventional warfare and the large army
Controlled large parts of China.
Ill-disciplined and were brutal.
Lacked fighting spirit.

Question 4

What was the CCPs military like?

Answer 4

-Experience in guerrilla warfare
-Smaller but tighter knit force
-Ammunition from red army
-Disciplined and believed in cause (indoctrination)