Peng Dehuai

Peng Dehuai's legacy is defined by his military brilliance and his moral courage. He is regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in Chinese communist history, having played a pivotal role in the Long March, the war against Japan, the civil war, and the Korean War. His willingness to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own career, has made him a symbol of integrity. His posthumous rehabilitation in 1978 restored his reputation, and he is now honored as a key figure in the founding of the People's Republic.