The Red Guards: Mao's Youth Militia

Exploring Mao's Cultural Revolution in China, the chapter discusses the rise of the Red Guards, indoctrinated youth mobilized to defend Mao's authority by erasing the past through destruction and violence. It highlights the evolution of the movement from idealistic slogans to brutal power struggles, ultimately leading to near civil war within the Red Guard factions. The narrative also touches on personal experiences of individuals sent to the countryside during this tumultuous period for re-education and labor under CCP directives.