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On the Protracted War

On the Protracted War

Mao Zedong / People's Publishing House /March 1, 1952

On Protracted War is a book written by Mao Zedong in May 1938. The book deeply analyzes the situation of China's War of Resistance against Japan and the characteristics of both sides, and puts forward the theoretical basis and strategic policy of protracted war. Mao Zedong believes that due to the actual situation that the enemy is strong and we are weak, the enemy is small and we are big, the enemy is backward and we are progressive, China's War of Resistance against Japan must adopt the route of protracted war, through long-term guerrilla warfare and strategic defense, gradually consume the enemy's strength, and finally win. The book also emphasizes the importance of the united front, and proposes that the establishment and development of the anti-Japanese national united front is one of the keys to victory in the war of resistance. In short, On Protracted War is a military theory work with far-reaching influence, which played an important role in guiding the victory of China's War of Resistance against Japan.


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"On Protracted War" is a military theory work by Mao Zedong, which is of great significance for understanding China's military strategy and Mao Zedong's military thought during the War of Resistance Against Japan. The following are wonderful sentences or paragraphs selected from the book, which are profound, unique, beautiful, wise, or creative. These sentences or paragraphs are displayed according to the numbering method you requested. --- 1. "The deepest root of the power of war lies in the people." Reason: This sentence profoundly points out the decisive role of the people in war and embodies Mao Zedong's people's war thought. 2. "Weapons are an important factor in war, but not the decisive factor. The decisive factor is people, not things." Reason: It emphasizes the importance of people's subjective initiative and wisdom in war, transcending the simple material determinism. 3. "The War of Resistance Against Japan is a protracted war, and the final victory belongs to China." Reason: It concisely predicts the long-term and final victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, showing Mao Zedong's strategic foresight. 4. "We admit that the phenomenon of war is more elusive and less certain than any other social phenomenon, that is, it is more "probable." Reason: It uniquely reveals the complexity and uncertainty of war and embodies a dialectical way of thinking. 5. "Those who advocate national destruction regard the enemy as a god and themselves as grass, while those who advocate quick victory regard the enemy as grass and themselves as gods. These are all wrong." Reason: Through vivid metaphors, it criticizes two extreme ideas and demonstrates the wisdom of dialectically viewing the enemy and our own strength. 6. "The course of objective reality will be extremely rich and tortuous. No one can create a "flowing year" of the Sino-Japanese War." Reason: It beautifully expresses the dynamics and unpredictability of war and emphasizes the importance of practice. 7. "Proactively, flexibly, and systematically carry out offensive warfare in defensive warfare, quick decision warfare in protracted warfare, and external warfare in internal warfare." Reason: It creatively explains how to gain advantages through tactical conversion under unfavorable conditions. 8. "'Compromise or resistance? Corruption or progress?' These are the two paths facing China." Reason: It clearly points out the two choices China faced at that time, and has a strong realistic relevance. 9. "Will China perish? Answer: No, the final victory will belong to China." Reason: It firmly and confidently answered the question that people were most concerned about at that time, and boosted national morale. 10. "The purpose of war is nothing but 'preserving oneself and destroying the enemy'." Reason: It concisely and clearly summarizes the essential purpose of war, and has universal military wisdom. 11. "The political purpose of the War of Resistance Against Japan is 'expelling Japanese imperialism and establishing a new China of freedom and equality'." Reason: It clearly puts forward the political goal of the War of Resistance Against Japan, and highlights the justice of the War of Resistance Against Japan. 12. "The interlocking war form is that the teeth of each other are interlocking, and the scope of the war is quite large, which gives the commander a lot of room for maneuver." Reason: It vividly describes the complex form of war and points out the importance of commanders' flexibility. 13. "War is a relationship between two armies that try their best to subdue each other in every aspect, but cannot completely subdue each other." Reason: This deeply reveals the antagonistic and mutually restrictive relationship between the two sides of the war. 14. "Political mobilization is regular, war mobilization is temporary." Reason: This accurately defines two different types of mobilization, reflecting a deep understanding of the relationship between war and politics. 15. "War cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach, but should use flexible strategies and tactics." Reason: This emphasizes the flexibility and innovation of strategies and tactics, and opposes rigid ways of thinking. 16. "Any just revolutionary war is very powerful, and it can transform many things or pave the way for the transformation of things." Reason: This highly evaluates the historical role of just wars and demonstrates the spirit of revolutionary optimism. 17. "Soldiers and civilians are the foundation of victory." Reason: This concisely and powerfully points out the decisive significance of military-civilian unity for victory in war. 18. "The War of Resistance Against Japan is a protracted war. As long as we can persist in the war, the final victory will belong to us." Reason: It once again emphasized the strategic thinking of protracted war and strengthened the belief that the war of resistance must be won. 19. "The victory or defeat of the war is certainly determined by the military, political, economic, geographical, nature of the war, and international aid conditions of both sides, but it is not only determined by these; these alone only have the possibility of victory or defeat, and they themselves cannot determine the victory or defeat. To determine the victory or defeat, subjective efforts must be added, which is to guide the war and to carry out the war, and this is the conscious initiative in the war." Reason: It comprehensively and deeply analyzes the various factors that determine the victory or defeat of the war, and especially emphasizes the importance of subjective efforts. 20. "The Anti-Japanese National United Front is the magic weapon of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japan and the only way for the Chinese people to achieve victory." Reason: It clearly points out the key role of the Anti-Japanese National United Front in the War of Resistance and demonstrates Mao Zedong's united front thought.


Author Introduction

Title: Mao Zedong: Leader and Thinker of the Chinese Revolution Mao Zedong, the leader and thinker of the Chinese revolution, influenced the course of history in China and even the world with his unique political ideas and philosophical thoughts.< His book "On Protracted War" is one of his many works, which profoundly expounds his military strategy and political philosophy.

Basic Personal Information Mao Zedong was born on December 26, 1893 in Shaoshan Chong, Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, China.< He is an important figure in modern Chinese history, a major leader of the Communist Party of China, and one of the main founders of the People's Republic of China.

Education and Professional Background Mao Zedong received education at Hunan First Normal School in his early years, but was later expelled for participating in political activities.< His educational background laid the foundation for his later political career and ideological development.

In the long revolutionary struggle, Mao Zedong gradually formed his own political ideas and military strategy.< Writing Career Mao Zedong's writing career is closely linked to his political career.

His works cover many fields such as politics, military affairs, and philosophy.< "On Protracted War" is his important work during the Anti-Japanese War, which systematically expounds his military strategy and political philosophy.

Work Style and Theme Mao Zedong's writing style is direct and clear, and his language is concise and powerful.< The themes of his works mostly revolve around revolution, war, political struggle, etc.

, showing his profound political insight and strategic vision.< Personal Life Mao Zedong's personal life is closely linked to his political career.

His life was full of struggles and challenges, but he always adhered to his ideas and beliefs.< Social Influence Mao Zedong's thoughts and works have had a profound impact on China and the world.

His political ideas and military strategies played an important role in the revolutionary struggle of the Communist Party of China.< Quotes and Evaluations Mao Zedong is widely regarded as one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century.

His thoughts and works are widely studied and discussed by scholars and politicians around the world.< "On Protracted War" is considered a classic of military strategy by many military experts and historians.

Latest Updates Although Mao Zedong has passed away for many years, his thoughts and works are still widely studied and discussed around the world.< His influence is still far-reaching, and his works are still widely read and quoted.

In general, Mao Zedong was a great politician, military strategist and thinker.< His work "On Protracted War" is one of his many works, which profoundly expounds his military strategy and political philosophy and has a profound impact on future generations.


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