Question

Why did Mao Zedong take the decision of Long March?

Answer 1

1. In 1934, Mao Zedong chose to go on the long march to get away from the Kuomintang (KMT) forces led by Chiang Kai-shek, who were surrounding him and attacking him with weapons.
2. Due to heavy losses and fears of annihilation in jiangxi province, the communist party of China had to move to a safer base in northern China.
3. The long march was a planned withdrawal meant to protect the red army and the communist leadership.
4. Overall, it made Mao stronger as the party leader.