This chapter recounts the Hainan Island campaign, focusing on the logistical challenges and innovative solutions employed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to overcome the numerical superiority of the Nationalist navy. It highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the PLA in adapting their tactics to the unique maritime environment.
Hainan Island campaign involved the PLA's 15th Corps using mostly wooden boats to cross the sea.
The campaign lasted 56 days, showcasing the PLA's ability to overcome a formidable enemy.
The PLA faced challenges in gathering enough boats and overcoming soldiers' fear of the sea.