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Deng Ping

Rating 3.9
Word count
48K words
Chapters
27
ISBN
9787514709926

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Summary

This manuscript is one volume in the "Stories of Chinese Martyrs" series. In story form, it presents the brief yet brilliant life of Deng Ping, a renowned senior general of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, praising his boundless loyalty to the Party and the people, his innovative spirit of ceaseless exploration and his spirit of sacrifice for the revolutionary cause, and showcasing his outstanding military command talent. Highly readable, the book uses vivid, accessible language to introduce Deng Ping's growth and revolutionary trajectory as well as his tremendous contributions during the Red Army period. With strong appeal and profound educational significance, it is a valuable supplementary reader for young readers to cultivate and practice core socialist values.

Editor's review

Deng Ping, compiled by the Center for PLA Party History and Military History Research of the Academy of Military Sciences and published by Xuexi Publishing House, is a rigorous Party and military history biography that systematically traces and presents the brief yet brilliant life of Comrade Deng Ping, a senior general of the Red Army. Comrade Deng Ping was an outstanding commander of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, chief of staff of the Third Army Group, and one of the highest-ranking generals to sacrifice his life during the Long March. Drawing on a large body of historical archives, documentary materials, and recollections of eyewitnesses, the book restores, with detailed and objective strokes, this revolutionary pioneer's journey from joining the revolution to his heroic sacrifice, especially his key role in the Pingjiang Uprising, the Jinggangshan struggle, the Central Soviet Area's counter-encirclement campaigns, and the early stages of the Long March.

From an editor's professional perspective, the book's reading value lies mainly in the following aspects. First, it has high value as historical material: as the output of an authoritative military research institution, its narrative is built on a solid documentary foundation and is of important reference significance for studying the early history of the Red Army, its military command system, and the history of the Long March. Second, it fills a gap in public awareness: compared with other famous Red Army generals, Deng Ping's deeds are relatively less well known, and the book's publication helps readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the composition and contributions of the Red Army's leadership. Third, its writing style combines academic rigor with narrative readability, avoiding dry enumeration while upholding historical truth, allowing readers to feel the subject's inner world within a clear framework of historical facts.

Overall, this book is not only a deep remembrance of a revolutionary martyr but also a vivid interpretation of the power of "original aspiration" and "faith." It shows us how, in the sweeping epic of revolution, countless heroic individuals like Deng Ping forged an imperishable historical monument through firm conviction and extraordinary courage. For readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Chinese revolution and the Red Army, and to follow in the footsteps of heroes, this is a sincere work deserving of careful reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers with a strong interest in the military history of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the history of the Long March
  • Readers who wish to learn about the deeds of revolutionary martyrs and draw spiritual strength
  • Professionals and enthusiasts engaged in Party history or military history research or teaching
  • Readers who enjoy biographies, especially biographies of modern historical figures

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking light entertainment or fictional narratives
  • Readers with no interest whatsoever in modern and contemporary military history

Reading tips

  1. It is suggested to read this book alongside works on the history of the Central Soviet Area or comprehensive accounts of the Long March to build a broader understanding of the historical background.
  2. When reading, focus on Deng Ping's command artistry and military contributions in specific campaigns and battles, and appreciate the growth trajectory of early Red Army generals.
  3. The book contains many historical details; readers are advised to slow down appropriately to better understand the era and the choices facing the subject.

About the publisher

Xuexi Publishing House China · Founded in 1993

Xuexi Publishing House is a book, audio, and electronic publishing unit under the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, with its publishing focus on promoting and explaining the Party's innovative theories. It has 171 books in the database, commonly classified under law, politics, general biography, and documentary literature. Representative titles include the Study Outline of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, the Study Outline of Xi Jinping Thought on Economics, the One Hundred Questions for Studying the Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Study Questions and Answers on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, and biographies of Tan Sitong, Qiu Jin, Ye Ting, and Peng Xuefeng. Its author resources include the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Office of the Commission for Overall Law-Based Governance of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, as well as Zhang Haipeng, Zhao Xingsheng, and Cui Huajie — mostly institutions and researchers in relevant fields, reflecting a publishing profile that gives equal weight to theoretical works and biographies.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 中华先烈人物故事汇《邓萍》编委会
  3. 引子
  4. 01 走上革命路
  5. 盐工后代出才子
  6. 考入黄埔军校
  7. 结识彭德怀
  8. 智送弹药给红军
  9. 02 创建红5军
  10. 平江起义显身手
  11. 年轻的军参谋长
  12. 会师井冈山
  13. 顾大局临危受命
  14. 井冈山保卫战
  15. 03 文武有韬略
  16. 创办随营学校
  17. 智取岳阳占长沙
  18. 东渡赣江反“围剿”
  19. 智破策反阴谋
  20. “红埔”军校的教育长
  21. 血战南丰、黎川
  22. 敢与李德争是非
  23. 04 血洒长征路
  24. 残阳如血娄山关
  25. 将星殒落遵义城
  26. 05 尾声
  27. 后记

FAQ

Are the historical sources of this book reliable?
The book was organized and compiled by an authoritative military research institution, the Center for PLA Party History and Military History Research of the Academy of Military Sciences. It is based mainly on primary sources such as historical archives, documents, telegrams, and participants' memoirs and has undergone rigorous verification. Its sources are reliable and its narrative objective.
What were Deng Ping's main contributions in Red Army history?
Deng Ping was one of the founders and principal chiefs of staff of the Third Army Group. He took part in the Pingjiang Uprising, experienced the Jinggangshan struggle and all the counter-encirclement campaigns in the Central Soviet Area, and played an important role in military command and the building of the army group. He was the highest-ranking Red Army general to sacrifice his life in the early period of the Long March.
How difficult is this book to read?
The book's language is plain and its narrative clear. Although it involves specific historical events and military terminology, it contains no overly abstruse academic discussion, and readers with general historical knowledge can read it smoothly. For more specialized readers, its footnotes and source citations also offer leads for further exploration.

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About the author

The PLA Party History and Military History Research Center of the Academy of Military Sciences is a specialized research institution under the Academy of Military Sciences. Its full name is the PLA Party History and Military History Research Center, and it is affiliated with the Academy of Military Political Work. It mainly performs official duties in compiling history, writing biographies, and editing chronicles, and undertakes major compilation projects such as the Military History of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. It is regarded as one of the "national teams" in Party and military history research. The center has 31 works in the database, focused on documentary literature and comprehensive biography. Its representative works cover figures such as Ye Ting, Peng Xuefeng, Mao Anying, Xiang Ying, Zhao Shangzhi, Zhu Rui, Xie Zichang, and Luo Binghui. Due to limited public information, details of its institutional evolution and staffing are unknown, but based on its existing works, the center emphasizes rigorous historical source organization in presenting the lives of revolutionary figures. Its writing style leans toward documentary and biography, and it has a certain influence in popularizing Party and military history.