Why Was Chiang Kai-Shek So Focused on Building Up the Chinese

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why was Chiang Kai-shek so focused on building up the Chinese military after escaping to Sichuan?

• A) He knew that war with Japan was going to be long and drawn-out.
• B) He had already lost significant troops in Beijing.
• C) He needed troops to rebuild the infrastructure after he had destroyed the dikes of the Yellow River.
• D) He was preparing for a future battle with Mao's army.
• E) He planned to form an alliance with Russia and knew it would require a troop commitment.

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