The Northern Expedition Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Northern Expedition?
A
27th July 1926
2
Q
Why did Chiang want to march North?
A
To wipe out warlords and other reactionary power
3
Q
How many GMD troops took part in the march?
A
91 000
4
Q
How many troops did the warlords have?
A
750 000
5
Q
What advantages did the GMD have over the warlords? (4 pt)
A
- The Northern warlords were divided and thus could not mount coordinated defence
- Troops of warlords were poorly trained and equipped
- Nationalist army were highly disciplined, and professional with high morale
- Nationalists were well funded as Soong (finance minister) built a silver reserve for the Nationalist Government
6
Q
What was the CCP’s part in the Northern Expedition? (3 pt)
A
- mobilise support among peasants
- rally workers organisations
- encourage strikes and acts of sabotage by ordinary people
7
Q
When was Wuhan captured by nationalists?
A
10th October 1926
8
Q
When was Nanchang captured by nationalists?
A
November 1926
9
Q
When did the nationalist army march on Beijing and Shanghai?
A
1927
