Commander of Nationalist Brigade
Appointed Commander of a Nationalist Brigade under Ho Chien
Role range: 1926-1949
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Dehuai Peng Biography and Timeline
Follow Dehuai Peng through 15 dated historical records for China.
Dehuai Peng, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
15Distinct records
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1923–1954Years on this page
1923
Commander of Nationalist Brigade
Appointed Commander of a Nationalist Brigade under Ho Chien
1927
Rebellion of Rebels in Kuomingtang
Gathers a 8,000 in 4 regiments after Chiang Kai-shek moves against the Kuomingtang leftists
Mobilization
Joins up with Mao Tse-tung at Jinganshan
Role range: 1926-1949
Rebellion of Rebels in Kuomingtang
Gathers a 8,000 in 4 regiments after Chiang Kai-shek moves against the Kuomingtang leftists
Role range: 1926-1949
1929
Capture of Changsha
Drives Ho out of Changsha
Role range: 1926-1949
Commander of 5th Army
Appointed Commander of the 5th Army
1930
Capture of Changsha
Forced to retreat from Changsha after workers fail to rally to the Communists
Role range: 1926-1949
1934
Commander of Long March
Appointed Commander during the Long March
Role range: 1930-1935
Long March
Appointed Commander during the Long March
Role range: 1930-1935
Commander of Long March
Appointed Commander during the Long March
1937
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Army
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Army
Role range: 1937-1945
1954
Politburo
Appointed Member of Chinese Politburo
Role range: 1954-1959
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Role range: 1954-1959
Records, sources and methodology
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