The Great Leap Forward (jan 1, 1958 – dec 31, 1962)
Description:
The Great Leap Forward is an ambitious five-year plan of Mao's to "catch up" China to other countries in terms of industry/economy and other ways. However, the plan crashed horrifically after its first year, with millions dying in some way due to it.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1958
dec 31, 1962
~ 5 years