In June 1946, the KMT attacked the Central China Liberated Area in an attempt to provoke an all-out civil war. But they met strong resistance. The picture shows when troops from the Central China Liberated Area arrived in Yan'an and were warmly welcomed by the local people. [Photo/Exhibition Road to Rejuvenation at the National Museum of China]

From July to August 1946, the Central China Field Army won all seven battles in Central Jiangsu areas and killed more than 50,000 people. The picture shows the soldiers' return after wiping out all the enemy in Xuanjiabao. [Photo/Exhibition Road to Rejuvenation at the National Museum of China]