Wang Shusheng

Who was Wang Shusheng?

Wang Shusheng whose original name was Wang Hongxin, was a Chinese general, strategist, revolutionary and one of the pioneers of Chinese Ordnance and Military Sciences construction. In 1955 Wang became one of the ten Da Jiang of the People's Liberation Army. Wang was from Macheng, Hubei Province, China. He was born into a landlord family but became a major leader of the peasant movement. He experienced many significant battles during the China's turbulent years such as the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War.

Wang joined the Communist Party of China in 1926 and led peasant movements in districts and counties. Before that, he was a primary school headmaster. Then Wang started his military career during the Huangma Uprising, establishing the E Northeast Base. Next, Wang took part in the Long March. After the foundation of new China he took charge of the Vice Commander of Hubei Military District. In 1955 Wang was promoted to Four-star General. Wang started his career as a primary school headmaster. During the fire of the revolution and many battles, he followed the footsteps of General Xu Xiangqian.