On 16 October 1934, Mao Zedong and 25,000 Red Army soldiers embarked on the arduous Long March, covering 6,000 miles from southern China to the northern and western regions.
This monumental retreat was not just a physical journey, but a strategic manoeuvre in response to relentless pressure from Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces. Despite grueling conditions, treacherous terrain, and devastating losses, the march solidified Mao’s leadership and marked a pivotal moment in Chinese revolutionary history.
It paved the way for the eventual establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, turning a retreat into a symbol of resilience and revolution.
