Thread: Chiang Kai-Shek, Generalissimo of China

Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 – April 5, 1975) was the Chinese military and political leader who assumed the leadership of the Kuomintang (KMT) after the death of Sun Yat-sen in 1925. He led the national government of the Republic of China (ROC) from 1928 to his death in 1975.

General Chiang Kai-Shek, placed in supreme command of all land and sea forces of the United Nations operating in the Chinese theatre of war. 55 Years old, he was acknowledged to be one of the world's greatest generals.

The complete defeat of Japan was planned at the first Cairo Conference. While in Africa, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, accompanied by his charming and talented wife, found time for a short sightseeing tour of the city.

Accompanied by Sir Robert Greg, K.C.M.G., they are seen leaving the Ibn Tufum Mosque, and hand-in-hand they survey enthralled from the high vantage point of the Mehemet Ali Mosque places of interest pointed out by Sir Robert, who knew Carlo as the Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek knew cities.