China: Oct: beginning of the “Long March” of Mao Zedong’s Communists.
The legendary “Long March” was actually a brutal retreat by the Chinese Communists from the Nationalist forces of Chiang Kai–shek. But Mao’s leadership during the 8,000 mile trek consolidated his support among the members of the Communist party.
It is far from clear exactly how this dominance was achieved over the 8,000 mile odyssey, but Mao emerged at the conclusion of the march at the apex of the party.