rds, a major shift occurred towards the communists, where the intellectuals and students who had looked towards the Nationalists for salvation, were now supporting the communist success. By 1945, the majority of power was shifted towards Communist favor, and as the civil war followed, many soldiers who fought for the Nationalists omitted sides, and soon fought for communism where they were treated well and fought for a cause (Turbulent Passage 119). One of the main reasons for this major shift towards communism was due to the guerrilla warfare waged by the communists against the Japanese forces. Another significant aspect however, was the views and beliefs that differed betwe
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