The Meridian Ridge Campaign (simplified Chinese: 子午岭战役; traditional Chinese: 子午嶺戰役; pinyin: Zǐwǔlǐng zhànyì; Wade–Giles:) was a series of battles fought between the nationalists and the communists in the Shaanxi province of northwest China during the Chinese Civil War in the post World War II era, resulting in a nationalist victory.
Read more about Meridian Ridge Campaign: Prelude, Order of Battle, Commanders, Strategies, First Battle, Change of Plans, 2nd Battle, Communist Retreat, Nationalist Pursuit, 3rd Battle, Further Retreat, Final Decisions, Conclusion, Aftermath, Outcome
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