He Long

ModernGeneralChina1896 — 1969

Marshal who led the Nanchang Uprising in 1927.

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Quick Facts

Born

1896

Died

1969

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score60.0

He Long — Complete Timeline

1927 AD

Led the Nanchang UprisingWar

He Long led the Nanchang Uprising, the first major armed conflict between the Chinese Communist Party and the Nationalists. Although the uprising failed, it is celebrated as the founding moment of the People's Liberation Army.

Chinese Civil WarUprisingPLA Founding

Impact: nationaldestructive

1937 AD

Commander of the 120th Division in the Second Sino-Japanese WarWar◆ Major

He Long commanded the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army, operating in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border region. He led guerrilla campaigns against Japanese forces and expanded Communist-controlled territory.

Second Sino-Japanese WarGuerrilla Warfare

Impact: regional

1955 AD

Appointed Marshal of the People's Liberation ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

He Long was appointed as one of the ten marshals of the People's Liberation Army. This honor recognized his contributions to the Communist victory and his role in the Nanchang Uprising.

Military HonorPLA

Impact: nationalconstructive

1969 AD

Purged and Died in Prison during the Cultural RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

He Long was purged by Mao Zedong during the Cultural Revolution, accused of being a 'counter-revolutionary.' He was imprisoned and died in custody in 1969, later being posthumously rehabilitated in 1982.

Cultural RevolutionPolitical PurgeDeath

Impact: nationaltragic