Chen Cheng vs Semyon Budyonny

Chen Cheng commanded Nationalist forces in the Fifth Encirclement Campaign against the Chinese Communist Party's Jiangxi Soviet. His tactics, including blockhouses and economic blockade, forced the Communists to begin the Long March.

Chen Cheng commanded Chinese forces during the Battle of Wuhan, a major defensive campaign against the Japanese advance. Although Wuhan fell, the battle inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese forces and delayed their advance.

Chen Cheng was appointed Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by President Chiang Kai-shek. He oversaw the government's relocation to Taiwan and implemented land reform and economic policies that stabilized the island.

Chen Cheng was elected Vice President of the Republic of China, serving under President Chiang Kai-shek. He held this position until his death in 1965, playing a key role in Taiwan's governance and anti-communist policies.

Budyonny organized and commanded the 1st Cavalry Army (Konarmiya) during the Russian Civil War. This mobile force became a key instrument for the Bolsheviks, defeating White Army forces in Ukraine and Poland.

Budyonny's 1st Cavalry Army fought in the Polish-Soviet War. His forces were defeated at the Battle of Komar

Budyonny was appointed Deputy People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR. This position placed him in the high command during the early stages of World War II, though his cavalry-focused tactics were increasingly outdated.

Budyonny commanded the Southwestern Front during the German encirclement of Kiev. He failed to secure permission to withdraw, resulting in the loss of over 600,000 Soviet troops captured. This was one of the largest encirclements in history.