Chiang Kai-shek Dies: End of an Era as 'Gimo' Passes at 87
Nationalist China's leader for five decades dies in Taipei, taking with him the dream of mainland recovery
By Taipei Bureau Chief
Nationalist China's leader for five decades dies in Taipei, taking with him the dream of mainland recovery
Generalissimo returns to formal power as Communist invasion threats intensify, pledging to defend Taiwan and retake mainland
Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist forces establish government-in-exile on Taiwan as Communist forces prepare final assault on remaining mainland positions