(1974) MiNr. 1180 ** - China - Wen Chia Shih, Place of the Autumn Uprising

Wen Chia Shih: Site of the Autumn Uprising

Wen Chia Shih (文家市) is a historically significant site associated with the so-called Autumn Uprising (秋收起义) of 1927, one of the key moments in Chinese revolutionary history. Located in Hunan province, it played an important role in the early stages of the communist movement led by Mao Zedong.

The Autumn Uprising was organized by the Communist Party of China in response to the worsening situation of workers and peasants following the split between the Communists and the Kuomintang. Wen Chia Shih was a strategic point where the insurgents concentrated before moving into the mountainous areas of Jinggang, which became the base for future guerrilla warfare.

Today, Wen Chia Shih is a place of historical significance, with memorials and museums commemorating the revolutionary events. The area is an important point for the study of modern Chinese history and the development of revolutionary strategies that shaped the future direction of China in the 20th century.