The iron chains of Luding: The Long March's legendary bridge crossing

What does it take to cross a river when the bridge is gone? On May 29, 1935, the Red Army reached Luding Bridge in western Sichuan and found only 13 iron chains hanging over the Dadu River. The planks were gone. Machine guns waited on the other side. Twenty-two soldiers crawled across, under fire, and took the bridge – breaking the blockade and opening the road north for the Long March. The old bridge still stands, and Luding has changed. But the courage is still here. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA