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COMMANDER // 1899–1992

Nie Rongzhen

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

Lifespan

1899 – 1992

1900192519501975Second Sino-Japanese War · 1937-1945Chinese Civil War · 1927-1950Hundred Regiments Offensive — August 20, 1940 · Republic of China · Second Sino-Japanese WarBattle of Kalgan — October 10, 1946 · Chinese Red Army · Chinese Civil War

Active service 1940–1946 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 41.

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Nie Rongzhen was a Marshal of the People's Republic of China. He died as the last People's Liberation Army (PLA) marshal.

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Battles (2)

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