In this episode we explore the mysterious and complex character of Lin Biao, and his even more mysterious demise. We ask how he rose to prominence so quickly after being a largely background figure in the party for so many years, and what effect his vice-chairmanship and sudden death had on the Cultural Revolution.

*I accidentally say Liu instead of Lin at around the 22:30 minute mark*

00:00 Introdution
05:02 Early career in the CCP
13:05 Lin Biao in the Cultural Revolution
19:58 Lin's position challenged?
27:51 The 'conspiracy'
36:31 Evaluating the coup theory
39:10 The impact of Lin's death

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