Crossing the Tatu River(Mao Zedong)

Mao Zedong - Crossing the Tatu River

Time: May, 1935

Place: Luding, Garze, Sichuan, China

Details: From Zunyi, Mao led his troops to Loushan Pass, where they faced armed opposition but successfully crossed the river. Chiang flew into the area to lead his armies against Mao, but the Communists outmanoeuvred him and crossed the Jinsha River. Faced with the more difficult task of crossing the Tatu River, they managed it by fighting a battle over the Luding Bridge in May, taking Luding.