January 1926Congress of KuomingtangChiang Kai-Shek
The Second National Congress of the Kuomintang meets as Chiang’s military influence within the party is growing.
Historical records for China in 1926, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Second National Congress of the Kuomintang meets as Chiang’s military influence within the party is growing.
Is appointed commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition begins.
Launches the Northern Expedition as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army.
Commands the Northern Expedition beginning in July 1926 as National Revolutionary Army forces advance against the warlords.
Nationalist forces take Hankou during the Northern Expedition, strengthening Chiang’s military campaign in central China.
Nationalist forces capture Wuchang during the Northern Expedition and consolidate control around Wuhan.
Uses his growing military authority to strengthen Nationalist control in Guangzhou before the Northern Expedition.
Expelled from Germany while attending the University of Gottingen
Appointed Generalissimo of all Chinese forces
Establishes a military base in Guangxi Province unnder orders from Zhou En-Lai
The Kuomintang prepares the Northern Expedition to defeat major warlord regimes and extend Nationalist authority.
National Revolutionary Army victories at Hankou and Wuchang strengthen the Nationalist position during the Northern Expedition.
Commands the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition advances north from Guangdong.
The Nationalist movement shifts its political center toward Wuhan as the Northern Expedition advances.
Commands a Division under during the Kuomingtangs Northern Expedition, July 1926-June 1928
The Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party remain formally allied during the early Northern Expedition against warlords.
Performs political and organisational work as the Northern Expedition expands Nationalist-Communist military operations.
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