The Huangma Uprising was one of the important historical events in modern Chinese history, occurring on November 13, 1927.
Background:
In 1927, significant political changes occurred in China. To save the situation, the Central Committee of the Communist Party held an emergency meeting in Hankou on August 7, establishing the general policy of land revolution and armed resistance.
Preparation:
The Huangma Special Committee was established in Wuhan in September 1927, with Pan Zhongru, Dai Kemin, Cao Xuekai, Wu Huanxian, and Xu Pengren forming the committee to lead the uprising.
The Uprising:
On November 3, 1927, the Huangma Special Committee held a meeting in Qiliping, deciding to launch an armed uprising. On the night of the 13th, 30,000 peasant self-defense forces from Huang'an and Macheng counties captured Huang'an County town.
Achievements:
On November 18, the Huang'an County Peasant Government was established. At the same time, the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army Eastern Hubei Army was formed with about 300 soldiers.
Significance:
The Huangma Uprising was the largest armed uprising north of the Yangtze River following the Nanchang Uprising, Autumn Harvest Uprising, and Guangzhou Uprising, laying the foundation for the creation of the E-Yu-Wan revolutionary base.
1927