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COMMANDER // 1907–1971

Lin Biao

Marshal of the People's Republic of ChinaQing dynastyRepublic of China2 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1907 – 1971

1910192019301940195019601970Second Sino-Japanese War · 1937-1945Chinese Civil War · 1927-1950Battle of Pingxingguan — September 24, 1937 · Republic of China · Second Sino-Japanese WarBattle of Jinzhou — January 1, 1948 · People's Liberation Army · Chinese Civil War

Active service 1937–1948 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 30.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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