Su Yu (粟裕) (August 10, 1907 - February 5, 1984) was a Chinese Communist military leader. Born in Huidong county, Hunan province, he fought in the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) and in the Chinese Civil War. He commanded the 3rd Field Army during the Chinese Civil War, and was an important commander during the Campaign at Huaihai (1948). He commanded forces during the Korean War and was made a Senior General (General of the Army) in 1955. He passed away in Beijing.
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