Korea - The soldiers were portrayed as heroes saving China from the evil West during the Korean war.
People wanted to join the PLA so they could be like the soldiers they saw on posters and billboards.
The soldiers themselves were indoctrinated during their time in the the army. They were taught Mao Zedung thought which meant they did whatever Mao told them to.
Propaganda was spread showing the soldiers helping the people of China.
They went around to communes etc. to put on videos promoting Chairman Mao and Mao Zedung thought.
They spread propaganda about "enemies without guns"
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Military role
The PLA caused China great national pride.
The soldiers were seen as military heroes.
Mao said "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun"
They showed power by invading Tibet, Guangdong and XiangXing.
They put China under military control.
Their power meant people not only respected but feared them too.
By fighting against the US they could spread propaganda in a "Resist America" campaign.
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Building the Infrastructure and Change Over Time
41% of total expenses were spent on the PLA.
The army was the largest in the world and had to be cut back; more needed to be spent on the economy.
The army re-built railway lines etc. This made the people think they relied on them.
The PLA became less communist as Mao re-introduced ranks etc.
There were more and more campaigns to evoke fear and respect. The army helped create Mao's reign of terror.
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