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Why did the Communists win the Civil War? (Leadership (Mao was a brilliant…
Why did the Communists win the Civil War?
Leadership
Mao was a brilliant leader and strategist
Had clear goal, knew exactly what to do
Had accuracy of judgement - lived like peasants
Ruthlessness - secret police, punishments
Applied Marxism to Chinese situation
Boosted morale as he was very popular, personal contributions
Tight grip over CCP by using secret police and informants
Support
Gained support of peasants by giving them land and attacking landlords
Pro-peasants policies, no brutal punishments
Peasants and civilians knew land, good for guerrilla warfare
Support meant higher morale for soldiers
Local committees dealt with education, politics, military training, health, land, defence
Army strength
Well trained
High morale
Believed they would be victorious
Keen to fight for the cause
Fought for the country - Nationalism
Superior Strategy
Guerilla warfare
Cut off supplies, ambush GMD army
Gained support of peasants, helped with morale and knowing battlefield
Communist Mobile Warfare
Defended major railway lines and communication pathways
Image of being reasonable
Willing to compromise - 'make CCP look good'