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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

What was the Chinese Civil War?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready for a HUGE story about China! Imagine two giant teams trying to be the boss of the world’s biggest country! That’s what the Chinese Civil War was all about! We meet two big leaders: Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek. They led the Communists and the Nationalists in a fight that lasted for more than 20 years! Can you believe it? We’ll share the unbelievable story of the 'Long March'—a 6,000-mile adventure across scary mountains and soggy swamps! Millions of people were involved in this huge struggle that completely changed China forever. Join Mira and Finn as we explore this massive piece of history. It’s way bigger than Finn’s imaginary super-city of 540 million people!

Get ready for a HUGE story about China! Imagine two giant teams trying to be the boss of the world’s biggest country! That’s what the Chinese Civil War was all about! We meet two big leaders: Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek. They led the Communists and the Nationalists in a fight that lasted for more than 20 years! Can you believe it? We’ll share the unbelievable story of the 'Long March'—a 6,000-mile adventure across scary mountains and soggy swamps! Millions of people were involved in this h...

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Get ready for a HUGE story about China! Imagine two giant teams trying to be the boss of the world’s biggest country! That’s what the Chinese Civil War was all about! We meet two big leaders: Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek. They led the Communists...

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