Chen Yi vs Ludwig Beck

Chen Yi commanded the Third Field Army, which played a key role in the Huaihai Campaign and the capture of Nanjing and Shanghai. His forces were instrumental in the Communist victory in eastern China.

Chen Yi was appointed the first mayor of Shanghai after the Communist takeover. He oversaw the transition of China's largest city from Nationalist to Communist control, implementing economic stabilization and political consolidation.

Chen Yi was appointed as one of the ten marshals of the People's Liberation Army. This honor recognized his military leadership during the civil war and his role in the Communist victory.

Chen Yi was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, serving until 1972. He represented China at international conferences, including the Geneva Conference on Laos, and advocated for the Bandung principles of non-alignment.

Beck was appointed Chief of the Army General Staff on July 1, 1935. He oversaw the rearmament and expansion of the German army in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. He became increasingly critical of Hitler's aggressive foreign policy.

Beck resigned as Chief of the Army General Staff on August 18, 1938, in protest against Hitler's plan to invade Czechoslovakia. He argued the invasion would lead to a war Germany could not win. His resignation was a significant act of military opposition.

Beck was designated by the conspirators to become the provisional head of state (Reichsverweser) after Hitler's assassination. He was to lead a new government and negotiate an end to the war. He was arrested at the Bendlerblock on July 20.

Beck was arrested after the failure of the July 20 plot. He was allowed to attempt suicide but failed. He was then executed by firing squad at Pl