# Military History
Latest news and articles about Military History
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The Steel Within the Silk: Why History and Discipline Still Define the People’s Liberation Army
This report examines how a decorated unit in the PLA's 83rd Group Army uses historical narratives of extreme discipline—from the 1949 liberation of Shanghai to the Korean War—to bolster contemporary political loyalty and combat effectiveness. It highlights the ongoing CCP effort to integrate 'Red Gene' ideology with modern military training through ritualized honor systems and strict behavioral codes.
The Mandate of the Masses: Beijing Revisits the Military Miracles That Defined the Revolution
Beijing is revitalizing the history of the Three Major Campaigns to emphasize that the CCP's 1949 victory was a triumph of popular support over military hardware. By highlighting the role of civilian mobilization, the current leadership seeks to reinforce the 'Mass Line' as the essential strategy for modern governance and national survival.
The Ink of Sacrifice: Reclaiming the Korean War Narrative in Modern China
The real-life story of siblings Jiang Zhaoyu and Jiang Boheng, inspirations for a major war film, highlights the human toll of the Korean War. Their narrative is currently being leveraged by Chinese state media to bolster national identity and historical memory through a blend of personal tragedy and modern technology.