Battle of Nanpéng Island
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The Battle of Nanpeng Island was fought between the Chinese Nationalists and the Chinese Communists. After Guangdong fell into communist hands, a detachment of the Nationalist troops held out on Nanpeng Island of Yangjiang. This remnant of the Nationalist forces proved to be a major headache the Communists because the island is strategically located between the Pearl River mouth and the Qiongzhou Strait, controlling the shipping line that was vital to the local economy.
1950
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Battle of Nanpeng Island
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Location: 21.55, 112.2, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
1 places
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1950-08-09T00:00:00Z
1950-08-09T00:00:00Z
1950 Battle of Nanpéng Island
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1950 | Battle of Nanpéng Island | battle | Wikidata |