Men, Madmen or Gods? Heroism Defined | Breaking Through, Episode 3

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 16, 2026

A raging river. An iron chain bridge. The enemy waiting on the far side. In May 1935, the Red Army faced a seemingly insurmountable challenge at the Dadu River in Sichuan Province. But there was no time to hesitate, and no certainty of survival.

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