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Military Strengths of GMD in 1946 |
Better equipped, larger than CPC. 2,800,000 troops, while the CPC had only 320,000. Had air force and conventional battle experience from Japan |
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Military Weaknesses of GMD in 1946 |
Poorly trained, lacked morale, corrupt officers, limited food & water. While occupying areas, troops often terrorised locals
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Territorial Strengths of GMD in 1946 |
More territory than CPC, owned most cities, railways and waterways |
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Territorial Control Weaknesses of GMD in 1946 |
Most warlords had not been defeated by GMD, therefore a lack of effective control |
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Foreign Support Strengths of GMD in 1946 |
Recognised as legitimate govt. by foreign powers. USA supplied military equipment & aircraft - in 1945 they airlifted troops to Manchuria to accept Japanese surrender |
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Foreign Support Weaknesses of GMD in 1946 |
Dependent on foreign aid - made his claim to be true defender of nations interests seem false. Allies grew more critical of Chiang
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Lack of popular support of GMD in 1946 |
Failure to deliver on main principles - Nationalism/Democracy/People's Livelihood. NOT democratic, dependent on financial backing of businessmen |
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Corruption and Inefficiency of GMD in 1946 |
Officials abused powers, took bribes and money from locals. Taxes not collected fairly. Chiang's govt always in debt |
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Chiangs Leadership in 1946 |
Officials abused powers, took bribes and money from locals. Taxes not collected fairly. Chiang's govt always in debt |
