The Effectiveness of the Chinese Communist Party’s Guerrilla Warfare during the Second Sino Japanese War, 1937-1945

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Paul Collins

Abstract/Description

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Communist Party prioritized preserving widespread support while inflicting significant damage on Japanese forces despite facing formidable opposition, leading to the development of specific strategies to meet these goals. Ultimately, the Communists’ adoption of guerrilla warfare became the hallmark of their strategy, influencing the post-war perception of Communist success versus Nationalist failure. Extensive research has revealed that the Communists’ guerrilla warfare was overall highly successful, soundly developed, and instrumental in achieving China’s victory over Japan, due to strategies that had proven to have little recourse in combat.

Note on the Author

Paul Collins is an author, storyteller, entrepreneur, and archivist who received a Bachelor of Arts in History. His research paper was completed in December of 2023 under the guidance of Dr. Bingyu Zheng (Department of History). From the beginning of his debut literary work at age thirteen, Paul's endeavor into philosophy and military history has led him to determinedly pursue archival studies as a career.

Recommended Citation

Collins, Paul (2024). The Effectiveness of the Chinese Communist Party’s Guerrilla Warfare during the Second Sino Japanese War, 1937-1945. Undergraduate Review, 18, 162-171.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/undergrad_rev/vol18/iss1/18

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