Your students will be able to understand the dynamics and details of the Korean War after viewing this video, which discusses the political and economic influences over Korea after WWII. From General MacArthur to Kim Il Sung, all of the...

Believe in Chairman Mao blindly as you would in a god. The whole system of Mao's personality cult serves to prevent the Chinese from thinking about what is happening, so claims the narrator of this short video that mocks Chairman Mao and...

People always die in revolution. No death - no victory. Part ten concludes with Mao Zedong's victory over Chiang Kai Shek and the establishment of The People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. As the images of destruction and...

Economic struggles and deprivation lead to discontent, providing fertile ground for Communist organizers. "Pull back your fist before you strike" becomes the battle cry of Mao Zedong's Red Army as they use guerrilla warfare tactics...

If you have money, give money; if you have a gun, give your gun; and if you are healthy, come and fight. Under-supplied and under-funded, Chiang Kai Shek and Mao Zedong continue the war effort against the Japanese by encouraging...

Only when one has food and clothing will they know ethics. Extreme poverty and corruption hampers General Stilwell's attempts to assist Chiang Kai Shek's forces. Stilwell also explores the possibility of enlisting the Communists through...

Rapidly narrated, this four-minute YouTube video traces the events in the life of Mao Zedong and the controversy surrounding his legacy.

Taped interviews with former Communist and Nationalist soldiers enliven this episode. Battles become increasingly brutal as the Communists abandon guerrilla tactics and adopt blockhouse warfare. Graphic descriptions of torture and the...

Nick Burns, professor at Harvard Kennedy School, in conversation with professor and author Joe Nye about the pros and cons of extending Chinese influence beyond its borders. [11:24]