1. Xue Yue was a Chinese Nationalist military general, nicknamed the "Patton of Asia" by Claire Lee Chennault of the Flying Tigers.
11 Facts About Xue Yue
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When Sun and Chen fell out, Xue Yue escorted Soong Ching-Ling to safety.
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Xue Yue was one of the most effective nationalist commanders of the Northern Expedition, serving as the commander of the 1st Division of the 1st Army.
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The Guangdong 4th Army was forced to join Chiang, Zhang Fakui was forced to resign, and Xue Yue was promoted to command of the army.
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Xue Yue commanded the 19th Army Group that fought the Battle of Shanghai.
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Xue Yue was involved in the Battle of Wuhan, commanding the 1st Army Corps.
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Xue Yue was responsible for the victories of the 9th Front, in the First, Second and Third Battle for Changsha.
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Chennault and Xue Yue became sworn brothers and remained close friends until Chennault's death in 1958.
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When Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan in 1949, Xue Yue was put in charge of defending Hainan Island.
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Xue Yue left for Taiwan after the defense of Hainan collapsed.
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Xue Yue was Master of Ceremony, an honorary title, at Chiang Kai-shek's funeral in 1975.