# Declassified Archives

Shadows of Yudu: Declassified Archives Reveal the Strategic Logic of the Long March’s Opening Act

Newly highlighted archival documents provide a detailed look at the logistical and strategic planning behind the Red Army's 1934 crossing of the Yudu River. The records reveal how the military utilized ingenious engineering and strict secrecy to evade Nationalist encirclement, marking the official start of the Long March.