Wang Yaowu

Wang Yaowu commanded the 74th Army in the Battle of Tai'erzhuang, a major Chinese victory against the Japanese. His troops played a key role in the defense and counterattack. The battle boosted Chinese morale early in the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Wang Yaowu was appointed commander of KMT forces in Shandong province. He led campaigns against the Communist forces but was eventually defeated. His failure to hold Shandong contributed to the KMT's loss of northern China.

Wang Yaowu was captured by the People's Liberation Army during the Battle of Jinan. His capture marked the fall of a key KMT stronghold. He was later imprisoned and rehabilitated by the Communist government.