Chinese Civil War (aug 1, 1944 – feb 1, 1949)

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The Chinese Civil War of 1945-49 was fought between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Nationalist Party of China (KMT) for control of the country. In 1944, the CPC began to gain momentum and control over large parts of China, and by 1949, they had established the People's Republic of China (PRC) under Mao Zedong's leadership. The change in the political landscape had a significant impact on the Cold War, as it shifted the balance of power in Asia and led to the emergence of two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. The Chinese Communist victory also spread Marxist ideology and revolution around the world, creating a new challenge for Western powers in their efforts to contain the spread of communism.

"Chinese Civil War." Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Mar. 2017, https://www.britannica.com/summary/Chinese-Civil-War.

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