In the years before the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang had some problems in the military, political, and economic aspects, which put it at a disadvantage in the battle against the Japanese army. Here are some of the reasons that may have led to the repeated defeats of the Kuomintang:
- Internal contradictions and corruption: There are various factions and contradictions within the Kuomintang, which lead to problems such as poor command and poor implementation. In addition, the problem of corruption within the Kuomintang is also relatively serious, and some high-ranking generals and officials are corrupt, which weakens the combat effectiveness of the army.
- Economic problems: The Kuomintang also has some problems in the economic aspect. Due to years of war and natural disasters, the KMT's financial situation has not been very good, and its economic foundation has been relatively weak. In addition, the KMT also has some problems in economic policy, such as inflation and unfair taxation, which have led to increased dissatisfaction among the people with the KMT.
- Political issues: The Kuomintang also has some problems in politics. For example, the Kuomintang adopted a more conservative attitude in politics and was less willing to accept new political ideas and systems. In addition, there are also some problems in the attitude of the Kuomintang towards the masses of the people, such as improper policies towards peasants and the rights and interests of workers, which have led to a decline in the people's trust in the KMT.
- Military problems: The Kuomintang also had some problems in the military aspect. For example, the Kuomintang army had some problems in command, training, equipment, etc., which put it at a disadvantage in military competition with the Communist Party and other political forces. In addition, the Kuomintang also had some problems in military strategy, such as adopting the strategy of "passive resistance to Japan and active anti-communism" in the early days of the War of Resistance Against Japan, which led to its military defeat.
- External pressure: The Kuomintang also faced some pressure externally. For example, Japan's aggressive actions in China put a lot of pressure on the Kuomintang, resulting in a large consumption of its military and economic resources. In addition, other political forces also pose certain threats and challenges to the Kuomintang.
In short, the reasons for the defeat of the Kuomintang in the first few years of the War of Resistance Against Japan were manifold. The Kuomintang cannot carry out reform and promotion from within, solve internal contradictions and corruption, strengthen economic construction, improve the political system, and enhance the combat effectiveness of the army.