Kanglian 1st Division (Paperback)

Paperback. Kanglian 1st Division is a gripping historical novel based on true events surrounding the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria. Through the eyes of a young man uncovering his family's buried past, the story reveals the heroic and tragic fate of twin brothers Tong Guoliang and Tong Guojun. One brother secretly supports the resistance; the other, a former officer of the Northeast Army, stays behind to form an underground unit-"Kanglian 1st Division"-carrying out daring attacks against the Japanese while leaving blood-written battle flags. Betrayed, hunted, and ultimately caught in the brutal machinations of both Japanese forces and corrupt Nationalist officials after the war, their story is one of sacrifice, loyalty, and the long shadow of history. Blending family drama, wartime action, and moral complexity, this novel sheds light on a little-known chapter of China's War of Resistance. A powerful read for fans of historical fiction and wartime epics. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.