Battle of Luding Bridge (1935)

Battle of Luding Bridge (Chinese Red Army vs Nationalist-allied warlords) took place in 1935 during Long March.

Battle facts

• Year: 1935
• Date: 29 May 1935
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Long March
• Side A: Chinese Red Army
• Side B: Nationalist-allied warlords
• Commanders (A): Yang Chengwu
• Commanders (B): Li Quanshan
• Casualties: 3 killed (Chinese Red Army), Minimal; Most fled or went AWOL (Nationalist-allied warlords)
• Outcome: Red Army victory
• Coordinates: 29.915°, 102.230°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Luding Bridge · Wikidata entry