Yu Xuezhong

Yu Xuezhong in KMT uniform

General Yu Hsueh-chung (simplified Chinese: 于学忠; traditional Chinese: 于學忠; pinyin: Yú Xuézhōng; 1890–1964) was an officer in the armed forces of the Republic of China during World War II.

He was involved in the early conflicts with the Japanese in the North of China, but was removed from command in Hebei by the He-Umezu Agreement. He commanded 51st Corps in the Battle of Tai'erzhuang, Battle of Xuzhou, Battle of Wuhan. He was in command of the guerrilla forces in the Shandong-Jiangsu War Area from 1939 to 1941. He was involved in the 1939-40 Winter Offensive and other operations against the Japanese and later against Communist Chinese forces when the united front ended.

Positions held

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