Deng Hua

Deng Hua (鄧華, 1910 – 1980) was a senior general in the People's Liberation Army of China. He is best known for his significant contributions during the Korean War, where he served as Deputy Commander and then Acting Commander of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPV) after the death of Peng Dehuai.

Born in Hunan Province, Deng Hua joined the Chinese Communist Party in his youth and participated in the Long March. During the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War, he held various command positions and distinguished himself as a capable military leader.

Following the entry of China into the Korean War, Deng Hua played a critical role in the CPV's strategic planning and battlefield operations. He was instrumental in planning and executing several major offensives against United Nations forces. After Peng Dehuai was recalled to China, Deng Hua assumed command of the CPV, leading the army through the later stages of the war, including the armistice negotiations.

After the Korean War, Deng Hua held high-ranking positions in the PLA, including Commander of the Shenyang Military Region. However, he was politically persecuted during the Cultural Revolution. After the Cultural Revolution, he was rehabilitated and later served as a member of the Central Military Commission. Deng Hua is remembered as a highly respected and capable military commander who made significant contributions to the PLA and the People's Republic of China.