Shanghai massacre
April 12, 1927 · Shanghai
Violent purge of Communists in Shanghai by Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist forces and allied gangs, starting on 12 April 1927. It ended the First United Front between the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party and began the Chinese Civil War.
Key people
Chiang Kai-shek
Ordered the purge of Communists · Republic of China and allies
Zhou Enlai
belligerent leader · Communist Party of China and allies
Chen Duxiu
Communist Party leader · Communist Party of China and allies
Chen Yannian
belligerent leader · Communist Party of China and allies
Bai Chongxi
belligerent leader · Republic of China and allies
Du Yuesheng
belligerent leader · Republic of China and allies
Participants
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Republic of China
Republic of China and allies
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Kuomintang
Republic of China and allies
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Communist Party of China
Communist Party of China and allies
Strength and losses
| Communist Party of China and allies | |
|---|---|
| Killed | 5,000–10,000 |
Before and after
- Led to
- Chinese Civil War August 1, 1927 – May 1, 1950
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