How a Mountain County Became a Red Stronghold
6 May 2026, 09:45 GMT
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During the Long March, Tianquan County in western Sichuan served as an important rear base for the Red Army. In 1935, Red Army units established temporary headquarters there, setting up a military academy and a field hospital. The local population provided food, shelter, and labor, helping to care for the wounded and maintain supply lines.