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What army did Lin Biao command in Manchuria after World War II?
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At a 1967 Red Guard rally, Lin Biao (left) and Zhou Enlai publicly display copies of The Little Red Book.
After World War II, Lin Biao commanded the Northeast Democratic Allied Army in Manchuria. This force, which later became known as the Fourth Field Army, grew significantly under his leadership, expanding from 100,000 to 800,000 troops by the end of 1948 as he successfully secured control over the region.12