✦ History

National Protection War

December 25, 1915 – July 14, 1916 · Yunnan, China

Result National Protection Army victory

Civil war in China from December 1915 to July 1916, caused by President Yuan Shikai's proclamation of himself as the Hongxian Emperor of a restored monarchy. Military leaders in Yunnan, including Tang Jiyao and Cai E, declared independence and launched expeditions against him. Under nationwide pressure, Yuan abdicated and resumed the presidency, dying a few months later.

On the map Contemporaries

Empire of China

National Protection Army and allies

Other

Republic of China
Old Guangxi clique
Progressive Party (China) supporting
Yuan Shikai Cao Kun belligerent leader Zhang Jingyao military commander Feng Yuxiang belligerent leader
Chiang Kai-shek military commander Sun Yat-sen belligerent leader Cai E Feng Guozhang belligerent leader Tang Jiyao belligerent leader Lu Rongting belligerent leader

Strength and losses

Strength
700,000
Killed
c. 4,000

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1928
1930
 
Xinhai Revolution
 
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Northern Expedition
 
Central Plains War

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