The Hundred Regiments offensive was led by this man's subordinates Péng Déh
The Hundred Regiments offensive was led by this man's subordinates Péng Déhuái and Zhū Dé. Liú Shàoqí opposed one of this man's policies, but Lín Biāo defended this man's ideas, leading Lín to be considered this man's heir. This man's strategies were used over Otto Braun's strategies after the Zūnyì conference. However, this husband of (*) Jiāng Qīng's suspicions eventually led Lín to die while attempting to escape via airplane. The Dixie Mission concluded that this man would be a good ally after being stationed at his base at Yán'ān. Originally a peasant from Húnán, he led the Long March. This leader's attempts to modernize his country led to a Great Famine from 1958 to 1961 after instating backyard furnaces in the Great Leap Forward. For 10 points, name this first Chinese Communist leader.
The Hundred Regiments offensive was led by this man's subordinates Péng Déhuái and Zhū Dé.
Máo Zédōng [accept Chairman Mao]