Name: 37 boatmen, 6 boats, 7 days: How the Red Army crossed the Jinsha River?
Uploaded: 2026-09-10T18:53:20+08:00
Duration: 2 min 1 s
Description: It was one of the most critical moments in the Long March. In May 1935, after months of grueling travel, the Red Army arrived at the Jinsha River — a major natural barrier on its journey north. At Jiaoping Ferry, 37 local boatmen and six wooden boats

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It was one of the most critical moments in the Long March. In May 1935, after months of grueling travel, the Red Army arrived at the Jinsha River — a major natural barrier on its journey north. At Jiaoping Ferry, 37 local boatmen and six wooden boats played a crucial role in helping more than 30,000 Red Army soldiers cross the river.

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