Battle of Huaiyin–Huai'an

The Battle of Huaiyin–Huai'an, also called by the Campaign to Defend Huaiyin-Huai'an (两淮保卫战) by the Chinese Communist Party, was a month-long battle between the Nationalists and the Communists during the Chinese Civil War for the control of Huaiyin and Huai'an, the two richest cities in China. Nationalist forces won the battle.

Not to be confused with Huaiyin-Huai'an Campaign.
Battle of Huaiyin-Huai'an
Part of Chinese Civil War
DateAugust 21, 1946 – September 22, 1946
Location
Huaiyin and Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
Result Nationalist victory
Belligerents
National Revolutionary Army
Chinese Red Army
Commanders and leaders
Chen Cheng
Zhang Lingfu		 Chen Yi
Su Yu
Strength
110,000 80,000
Casualties and losses
14,000 Several thousand
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