Tang Enbo

ModernGeneralChina1898 — 1954

KMT general, fled to China, died in Tokyo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1898

Died

1954

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score47.5

Tang Enbo — Complete Timeline

1937 AD

Commanded the KMT Forces in the Battle of ShanghaiWar◆ Major

Tang Enbo commanded the 13th Army in the Battle of Shanghai, a major engagement of the Second Sino-Japanese War. His troops fought fiercely but were eventually forced to retreat. The battle demonstrated Chinese resistance but resulted in heavy casualties.

Second Sino-Japanese WarShanghai

Impact: national

1949 AD

Defeated in the Battle of BengbuWar◆ Major

Tang Enbo's forces were defeated by the People's Liberation Army in the Battle of Bengbu during the Chinese Civil War. The loss contributed to the KMT's collapse in eastern China. Tang retreated to Taiwan with the remaining KMT forces.

Chinese Civil WarDefeat

Impact: national

1954 AD

Died in TokyoOther

Tang Enbo died in Tokyo, Japan, where he had been living in exile. His death marked the end of his military career. He was buried in Taiwan, but his legacy remains tied to his role in the KMT's defeat.

DeathExile