Lasted from 1934 until 1935 Communist Jiangxi province Soviet base encircled by Nationalist Army of Chiang Kai-shek 90,000 men and women broke through siege and marched westward Marched to Guixhou province Overcame natural obstacles Moved through mountains, marshes, and deserts Endured constant harassment by Nationalist troops Arrived at new home in the north in October 1935 More than half of original marchers dies in trek Ended with only 9,000 marchers Deaths due to cold and starvation |
The Long March
The Long March was the 6,000 mile journey undertaken by the Red Army of China.