Red Army in Ya'an: Confronting the Natural Perils
8 Jun 2026, 04:54 GMT
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Around May 1935, the Red Army reached Ya'an, now part of Sichuan province. In this rugged land of deep rivers and high mountain peaks, they crossed the Dadu River, overcame the dangers of Luding Bridge, and scaled the snow-capped Jiajin Mountain to continue their heroic journey northward.