Talk:Spirit Soldier rebellions (1920–1926)

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Did you know... that Chinese peasants mostly armed with spears and swords repeatedly defeated modern warlord armies during the Spirit Soldier rebellions?

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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:35, 16 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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... that peasant insurgents who were mostly armed with spears and swords, repeatedly defeated modern warlord armies during the Spirit Soldier rebellions (1920–1926)? Source for their arms: "Armed with spears and broadswords, they wrapped their heads in yellow turbans. [...] "the warlord troops sent to suppress them met with fierce resistance. [...] They believed they could make themselves invincible against bullets and swords, and even the educated residents accepted their claims." (Tai, Hsüan-chih (1985). The Red Spears, 1916-1949, p. 66); source for their successes: "The Spirit Soldiers of Sichuan and Hubei, designated by their yellow turbans, attracted 100,000 members and controlled forty districts, refusing to pay taxes, resisting warlord advances" (Fenby, Jonathan (2008). Modern China: The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, p. 156)

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Created by Applodion (talk). Self-nominated at 20:32, 11 September 2020 (UTC).[reply]

The article is well developed and interesting, with length, date, referencing and neutrality all looking good. Earwig detects no copyright violations. The hook is good, supported by references. QPQ remains undone, Applodion, and I will approve this when that last barrier is removed. Binksternet (talk) 06:14, 14 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@Binksternet: QPQ has been added. Applodion (talk) 12:31, 14 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Great work! Binksternet (talk) 13:03, 14 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]