Communist triumph and consolidation, 1945-1971

Description: Episode number 3 of Series “China: A Century of Revolution”. Shows how, in four years after Japan’s defeat, the Communists chased the Nationalists off the mainland and established a People’s Republic in Peking. Discusses how the Communists brought a semblance of order to China, despite hostility from Western powers. The other parts of this 3-part series are Part I Agonies of nationalism, 1800-1927 and Part II Enemies within and without, 1927-1944. Narrated by Joseph Campanella.