Xu Xiangqian

Xu Xiangqian was a Chinese Communist military commander and politician who became one of the ten marshals of the People’s Republic of China.

Mao Zedong: Mao Zedong was a Chinese Communist revolutionary who led the People’s Republic of China from its founding until 1976. Xu served under Mao and held senior military posts in the Communist leadership.
People's Liberation Army: The People’s Liberation Army is the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China, founded in 1927 as the Red Army. Xu’s revolutionary commands and later posts belonged to the force that became the PLA.
Chinese Communist Party: The Chinese Communist Party is the political party that founded and governs the People’s Republic of China. Xu joined the party and built his military career within its revolutionary movement.
Marshal of the People's Republic of China: Marshal of the People’s Republic of China was a military rank awarded to ten senior commanders in 1955. Xu received the rank in recognition of his service as a senior revolutionary commander.
Zhang Guotao: Zhang Guotao was a founding leader of the Chinese Communist Party and a commander in the Red Army. Xu commanded forces in Zhang’s Fourth Front Army during the Long March.
Red Army (China): The Chinese Red Army was the Communist armed force that preceded the People’s Liberation Army. Xu built his military reputation as a commander in the Red Army before the PRC existed.
Chinese Civil War: The Chinese Civil War was the conflict between the Chinese Communist Party and the Nationalist government, with major phases from 1927 to 1949. Xu commanded Communist forces through campaigns that helped establish the People’s Republic.
National Defense University (China): National Defense University is a senior military education institution of the People’s Liberation Army in Beijing. Xu became the university’s first president, helping shape advanced military education.
Deng Xiaoping: Deng Xiaoping was a Chinese Communist revolutionary and statesman who became China’s paramount leader after Mao. Xu and Deng served together in the Communist revolutionary movement and later state leadership.
Fourth Front Army: The Fourth Front Army was a major Chinese Communist force during the 1930s and the Long March. Xu commanded the army during key phases of its campaigns and retreat.

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Whampoa Military AcademyRelated: He was among the academy-trained officers who later served the Communist military.