1949: PLA captures Shanghai from Kuomintang forces in a 16-day battle with minimal damage.
75 years after its 'miraculous' liberation, Shanghai remembers the PLA's 1949 attack on Kuomintang forces. The 16-day battle to take over Shanghai with minimal damage saw the PLA win without using heavy weaponry, as the Shanghai General Post Office Building—the only remaining battle trace—stands testament to this. The battle's tactics were likened to "catching mice in a porcelain shop."
May 27, 2024
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