Image of the modern PLA. In 1949, the PLA defeated the Nationalists, taking over China.
Nationalist Army during the Chinese Civil War. The Army, in the 1930's was superior to the PLA and outnumbered them. In 1934, though, the PLA broke through the National Army lines.
Typical peasant woman and child. The Communist Party was popular among the peasants because of the promise of land.
Typical Middle class men in the twentieth century. The Nationalist Party was popular among them.