HW 3

Communists won the Chinese Civil War because of the securing of the support of the peasants, masterful use of propaganda, and guerilla tactics.
     The support of the peasants was an important step for the Communists to complete. The peasants served not only as potential troops for the Communists, but the peasants also gave supplies to passing Communist troops. Rural peasants also served as guides for the mountain passes that Communist troops would take in order to outflank the Nationalist troops. Propaganda was used in order to ensure the support of most Chinese citizens. Propaganda was made in order to demonize the Japanese and have more support and supplies sent to the Communists because of the promises they made to defeat the Japanese. Guerilla tactics were used because in every militaristic way, the Communists were out-gunned and out-manned. They resorted to hit and run tactics in order to make the best use of supplies.