The documentary chronicles the Communist conquest of China, starting in 1929 when Mao Zedong's small army held a few cities in northern China. As the poverty-stricken citizens joined the Communist ranks, promising land reforms and relief, the revolutionaries grew in number. During Japan's 1937 attack, Mao's army fought with ancient weapons, taking the brunt of the defense. After World War II, the Communists surged to power, capturing key cities and seizing US equipment meant for Nationalist China. The Kuomintang was eventually pushed to Vietnam's border, and Mao emerged victorious, with Chiang's remnants fleeing to Formosa.
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Mao Zedong's ascent to power is chronicled as he and his forces gradually dominate China, starting in 1929 when they initially established a foothold in northern China.
