The 1929 Sino-Soviet War Concludes

About this episode

This episode discusses the conclusion of the 1929 Sino-Soviet War and highlights Chiang Ching-kuo's experiences in Moscow.

The final Soviet offensive, and some details on Chiang Ching-kuo’s activities as a student in Moscow. Further reading: Bruce A. Elleman and Stephen Kotkin, eds., Manchurian Railways and the Opening of China Michael M. Walker, The 1929 Sino-Soviet War Jay Taylor, The Generalissimo's Son: Chiang Ching-Kuo and the Revolutions in China and Taiwan Some names from this episode: Zhang Xueliang, Manchurian warlord Feng Yuxiang, northwestern warlord who turned on Chiang Kai-shek during Sino-Soviet war...

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Rothwell

Topics covered

• Sino-Soviet War
• Chiang Ching-kuo
• Soviet offensive
• Chinese history
• Manchurian warlords

Keywords

• Sino-Soviet War
• Chiang Ching-kuo
• Zhang Xueliang
• Feng Yuxiang
• Soviet offensive

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Manchurian Railways and the Opening of China, The 1929 Sino-Soviet War, The Generalissimo's Son: Chiang Ching-Kuo and the Revolutions in China and Taiwan

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