NORTHERNEXPEDITION 1926-1928

By Kuomintang

Pai Apple_UPSI 2012

Introdution

Unify China under KMT Necessary to build Republic of China

based on Three Principle People

When?

Before- Sun Yat-sen planed. Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) replace &

continue July 1926-was finally launched Ended by 1928

Who is involved?

KMT + PKC vs Warlord The main targets of this expedition were

notorious and powerful warlords: WuPeifu, Sun Chuan fang, Chang Chung-chang dan Chang Tso-lin.

Chiang kai-shek as head. Military based. Have a 85,000 army &

6,000 cadets. Training form WhampoaMilitary Academy

Area

Starting : Kwangtung power based. Ended: Peking 1928

Achievement

1927: KMT had established his capital inNanking

successfully defeated warlord

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PROBLEMS

1. Parti Komunis China (PKC)- KMT launched anti-communist campaign

1927- White Terror, Shanghai- Effect: KMT divided 2- 1. Left:Hankow 2. Right: Nanking-KMT-

CKS

2. Japan- Manchuria- Some incident happened before the Sino-

Japanese war 1937-1941