Liu Zhensan
Liu Zhensan (simplified Chinese: 刘振三; traditional Chinese: 劉振三; pinyin: Liú Zhènsān; Wade–Giles: Liu Chen-san; 17 March 1903 – 13 June 1971)[1] was a Chinese National Revolutionary Army general in the Second Sino-Japanese War.[2][3]
Biography
Liu was born in Hebei. He was a member of the Guominjun before joining the National Revolutionary Army.[2]
At the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Liu commanded a brigade of the 38th Division in the Battle of Beiping–Tianjin that beat back the Japanese in the Langfang area. From late 1937 to 1943 he was the general commanding the 180th Division in the Battle of Xuzhou and Western Hebei Operation. In 1943, he was given command of 59th Corps which he held to the end of the war. He commanded the 59th Corps during the Battle of Changde and the Battle of West Henan–North Hubei.
In January 1949, Liu was transferred to the deputy commander of the Shanghai Guard Headquarters but resigned in May of the same year.[1]
He died in Taipei in 1971.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b "刘振三-人物". www.tongxianghuicn.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c "黄埔军校高等教育班第二期刘振三 - 河北黄埔将帅 - 抗日战争纪念网". m.krzzjn.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ a b "军团网-WW2备忘录 —— 刘振三". juntuanwang.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- Hsu Long-hsuen and Chang Ming-kai, History of The Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) 2nd Ed., 1971. Translated by Wen Ha-hsiung, Chung Wu Publishing; 33, 140th Lane, Tung-hwa Street, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China.