Chinese Civil War Collection

Poignant moment as Amethyst wounded arrive at St. Martin-in-the-Field for the short, simple thanksgiving service that was held there

Punjab soldiers of the Shanghai Defence Force marching through the streets of the foreign settlement of Shanghai, China sento to protect British lives

The Japanese Concession in Hankou, China which is strongly guarded. No person is allowed in with out a pass. In April 1927 occured the Hankou Incident

The Defence of the city of Shanghai, China in 1927. Sailors from the United States warship Pittsburgh, on e of the many vessels of various nationalities off the town ready to defend foreign lives

British sailors from HMS Hawkins marching in Shanghai 1927

H. M. S. "Cockchafer"dropping anchor at point where she picks up convoy
H.M.S. " Cockchafer" dropping anchor at point where she picks up convoy. In spite of her presence ships are generally fired upon, sometimes from both banks

CHINA: FOOD RIOTS, 1947. A mob in a Chinese city demanding rice during food shortages, caused by hoarding and profiteering, at the time of the Chinese Civil War. Woodcut, 1947, by Chao Yen-nien

Mr Wang Ching Wei. Former Chairman of Central Kuominsang Party. 1929

Diplomat listens to radio broadcast, 1936 C014 / 0523
Diplomat listens to radio broadcast. Chinese Ambassador to the United States adjusting the controls on a radio in Washington DC, USA, as he listens to a speech broadcast from China

CHINA: COMMUNISM CARTOON. New Page in a Long History. American cartoon, 1949, by D. R
CHINA: COMMUNISM CARTOON. New Page in a Long History. American cartoon, 1949, by D.R. Fitzpatrick on the establishment of Communist rule in China and of the Peoples Republic of China

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Amidst the chaos of the Chinese Civil War, a poignant moment of respite as wounded Amethyst soldiers arrive at St. Martin-in-the-Field for medical aid. Elsewhere, Punjab soldiers of the Shanghai Defence Force march through the city's streets, maintaining order amidst the turmoil. The Japanese Concession in Hankou remains strongly guarded, a symbol of foreign intervention in China's internal affairs. In 1927, the city of Shanghai was under siege as sailors from the United States and Britain arrived to defend their interests. H.M.S. "Cockchafer" drops anchor, preparing to pick up a convoy. But the tides of war were turning. In 1947, food riots erupted in Chinese cities, a desperate plea for sustenance during a devastating shortage. Mr. Wang Ching Wei, former Chairman of the Central Kuomintang Party, listened intently to radio broadcasts, hoping for a peaceful resolution. Yet, the communist tide continued to rise, as depicted in this 1949 American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, marking a new page in China's long history and the establishment of the People's Republic.