Zhang Xuezhong (Chinese: 張雪中; Wade–Giles: Chang Hsüeh-chung; 15 July 1899 – 16 June 1995) was a Kuomintang general who commanded a division in the important Battle of Taierzhuang. He also worked in the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence later in his career.
Zhang Xuezhong | |
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| Born | 15 July 1899 China |
| Died | 16 June 1995 (aged 95) Taiwan |
| Allegiance |  Republic of China |
| Service/ |  National Revolutionary Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1959 |
| Rank | 25px General |
| Battles/wars | |
Career
Zhang started his military career in November 1927 at 3rd battalion of Zhejiang Military Academy.[1] He fought in multiple battles including Battle of Tengxian, Nankou Campaign and Battle of Taierzhuang during the Second Sino-Japanese War.[1][2][3][4] The 89th division led by Zhang was one of the Chinese divisions modernized by Germans.[1][5] Zhang was part of the 13th army's staff from March 1937 to July 1942.[1]
Zhang also commanded his 89th division in the 1938 Battle of Taierzhuang, which was the first major Chinese victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War.[1][4] He also fought to defend the Gaochengzhen–Taerwan line from April to May 1939.[citation needed]
In August 1948 Zhang started working as a counselor in the Ministry of National Defence, and a month later he was promoted to the rank of General. This was his last promotion in military ranks. Zhang retired in January 1959, and died on 16 June 1995.[1]
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References
Further reading
- Charles D. Pettibone (May 2013). The Organization and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II: China. Trafford Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4669-9646-5.
- Wen Ha-hsiung; Chang Ming-kai (1972). History of the Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) (2 ed.). Taipei: Chung Wu Publishing Co. ASIN B00005W210.