This book is made up of the recollections of veterans who once served in the Nationalist Central Army and fought in the War of Resistance against Japan. The Central Army had numerous units and better equipment than the regional armies, making it a major force in the war. Drawing solely on the firsthand memories of more than 120 veterans, this book seeks to reveal a glimpse of the countless brutal battles the Central Army experienced.
The major campaigns covered in the book include the Battle of Shanghai, the Battle of Xinkou, the Battle of Kunlun Pass, the Battle of Xuzhou, the Defense of Nanjing, the Battle of Wuhan, and the four Battles of Changsha, among others.
