The Long March (长征 Cháng zhēng), 1934 – 1935 (Part 10)

Perspectives of Foreign Writers on The Long March

The Red Army’s Long March (1934-36) was an extraordinary journey of hardships, courage and resilience that helped shape China’s history and captured international attention.

From journalists Edgar Snow and Agnes Smedley, who brought accounts of the Long March to international readers, to former U.S. National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, who reflected on its historical significance, and journalist Harrison Salisbury, who retraced the Red Army’s historic journey – these four foreign figures offered different perspectives on this remarkable chapter of history.

As we mark the 90th anniversary of the Long March’s victory, let’s revisit this extraordinary journey through their words.

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