Congress of Kuomingtang
The Second National Congress of the Kuomintang meets as Chiang’s military influence within the party is growing.
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1926 in China
Explore 17 historical events and records for China in 1926.
Historical records for China in 1926
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January
July
Commander in Chief of National Revolutionary Army
Is appointed commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition begins.
Northern Expedition
Launches the Northern Expedition as commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army.
Northern Expedition
Commands the Northern Expedition beginning in July 1926 as National Revolutionary Army forces advance against the warlords.
September
Capture of Hankow
Nationalist forces take Hankou during the Northern Expedition, strengthening Chiang’s military campaign in central China.
October
Capture of Wuchang
Nationalist forces capture Wuchang during the Northern Expedition and consolidate control around Wuhan.
Other events (month unknown)
Coup
Uses his growing military authority to strengthen Nationalist control in Guangzhou before the Northern Expedition.
Exile of Chu Teh
Expelled from Germany while attending the University of Gottingen
General
Appointed Generalissimo of all Chinese forces
Guangxi Base
Establishes a military base in Guangxi Province unnder orders from Zhou En-Lai
Kuomingtang
The Kuomintang prepares the Northern Expedition to defeat major warlord regimes and extend Nationalist authority.
National Government
National Revolutionary Army victories at Hankou and Wuchang strengthen the Nationalist position during the Northern Expedition.
National Government
Commands the National Revolutionary Army as the Northern Expedition advances north from Guangdong.
National Government
The Nationalist movement shifts its political center toward Wuhan as the Northern Expedition advances.
Northern Expedition
Commands a Division under during the Kuomingtangs Northern Expedition, July 1926-June 1928
Northern Expedition
The Kuomintang and Chinese Communist Party remain formally allied during the early Northern Expedition against warlords.
Northern Expedition Political Work
Performs political and organisational work as the Northern Expedition expands Nationalist-Communist military operations.
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