Yan'an (China), children of People's Militia holding spears and swords

Chinese children drill to take part in the defense of Communist-held territory. These children bear weapons of the type used in ancient China.China: China at War. 20. Fighting forces of Red China.The Chinese People's Militia, or Min Ping, were armed Yan'an citizens who supported activities of the Eighth Route Army.Forman, H. (1946). Report from Red China. London: Robert Hale Limited.GrayscaleForman Nitrate Negatives, Box 1