The Red Guards in the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966-1968

Abstract

In 1966, China launched a massive movement as known as the Cultural Revolution as a power struggle between Mao Zedong and his political rivalries. Mao used the masses including students as his political instrument against his political enemies through violent means. Millions of students joined the radical organizations and attacked the governmental officials, military leaders, and school administrators. The movement continued until 1968 when Mao lost the control of the Cultural Revolution.