1922 CHINESE WARLORD Zhang Zuolin & Sons PHOTO (132-c)

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1922 CHINESE WARLORD Zhang Zuolin & Sons PHOTO (132-c)
1922 CHINESE WARLORD Zhang Zuolin & Sons PHOTO (132-c)
Born into a peasant family, Zhang Zuolin enlisted in the Chinese army and fought in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894–95. After the war he organized a self-defense militia in his native district, and in 1905 Zhang’s growing military unit was organized into a regiment by the governor of Fengtian province. By 1912 Zhang had risen to the command of a division, in 1916 he became the military governor of Fengtian, and in 1918 he was appointed inspector general of Manchuria’s three provinces. From then on he controlled Manchuria as a virtually autonomous state within the Chinese republic. In 1920 Zhang began to try to expand his power southward into North China proper. By 1924 his position was strong enough for him to extend his control to Beijing< >, then the capital of the Chinese republic, where he established himself, assuming the powers of a military dictator. Zhang’s ambitions were threatened by the armies of the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang), which in 1927 advanced into North China under the leadership of Chaing Kai-shek in an attempt to complete the unification of the country. Disheartened by military reverses, Zhang Zuolin ordered his troops to abandon Beijing to the advancing Nationalists. On June 4, 1928, his train was destroyed by a bomb planted by Japanese extremists who hoped that his death would provoke the Japanese army into occupying Manchuria. Zhang was seriously wounded in the attack and died later that day. His son Zhang Xueliang succeeded in command of his forces.
The image size of this modern print is approximately 8 X 10 inches with ample white borders for easy framing.
This stunning photo would look absolutely great when framed and hung in your office, den, or bar. These prints make quite a conversation piece and are often a center of attention.
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