Shang Zhen
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Shang Zhen (Chinese: 商震; Wade–Giles: Shang Chen; 21 September 1888 – 15 May 1978) was a general of the National Revolutionary Army during the Warlord Era, Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. He was an early 20th century field general who won his share of wars and successful retreats. He then represented China's military in Washington and other international settings during World War II and post war Japan.
Shang Zhen was born on 21 September 1888, in Baoding, Hebei province. He received his military education at the Baoding Officer Academy and joined the Tongmenghui in 1905 (the predecessor of the Kuomintang).
Military career
Shang was Governor of Suiyuan Province from 1927 to 1928. He became Chairman of the Government of Hebei Province and Commander of the Beiping & Tianjin Garrison from 1928 to 1929 following the success of the Northern Expedition to unify China. From 1929 to 1930 during the Central Plains War he was Chairman of the Government of Shanxi Province. In 1931 he became the General commanding 4th Army. Then from 1931 to 1935 he commanded 32nd Army, defeating the Chahar People's Anti-Japanese Army near Beiping in October 1933. Again in 1935 he was made Chairman of the Government of Hebei Province. In 1935 he became Chairman of the Government of Henan Province until the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
