The Eighth Route Army's fame in the history of the War of Resistance was far greater than that of the New Fourth Army, which was determined by a series of complex reasons. Among them, the Eighth Route Army had more than three times the superiority over the New Fourth Army in terms of troops, logistics, and population in the base areas. Here are some of the reasons that may have caused the Eighth Route Army to be more famous than the New Fourth Army:
1.Troop advantage: The Eighth Route Army is the main army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and has more troops. The strength of the Eighth Route Army during the War of Resistance quickly expanded, reaching hundreds of thousands, while the strength of the New Fourth Army was relatively small.
2.Logistical support: The Eighth Route Army established an extensive anti-Japanese base in North China, with relatively stable logistics supply lines and bases. This enabled the Eighth Route Army to better organize operations and provide provisions, enhancing its combat effectiveness [.]
3.Base Area Population: The Eighth Route Army's base area has a relatively large population, which provides more support and resources for the Eighth Route Army. The population of the base areas of the Eighth Route Army can provide labor, intelligence, and materials, which is conducive to the development and operation of the Eighth Route Army.
4.Strategic position: The Eighth Route Army played an important strategic role in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in North China. The Eighth Route Army adopted the strategy of guerrilla warfare and protracted warfare, which effectively depleted the combat strength of the Japanese army and made important contributions to the war of resistance against Japan in other theaters. This allowed the Eighth Route Army to receive more attention and praise throughout the Anti-Japanese War.
5.Propaganda and Coverage: The combat operations of the Eighth Route Army received more publicity and coverage. The Eighth Route Army won a series of important battles during the Anti-Japanese War, such as the Pingxingguan Victory and the Battle of the Hundred Regiments, and these combat actions were widely publicized and reported, making the Eighth Route Army even more famous.
In general, the Eighth Route Army became more famous than the New Fourth Army mainly because of its superiority in troops, logistics, and base areas, as well as its important strategic position in North China and the influence of propaganda reports.