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Zhang Taofang
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Zhang Taofang, (Chinese: 張桃芳; pinyin: Zhāng Táo Fāng; Wade–Giles: Zhang Tao-fang, 29 April 1931 - 29 October 2007) was a Chinese sniper. He is credited with killing or wounding 214 in 32 days during the Korean War.[1][2]
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Zhang Taofang 張桃芳 | |
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![]() Zhang Taofang. The caption reads "Well-known guerrilla shooter Zhang Taofang, he killed or wounded 214 with 442 shots within 33 days." | |
Born | (1931-04-29)29 April 1931 Xinghua, Jiangsu, Republic of China |
Died | 29 October 2007(2007-10-29) (aged 76) Weifang, Shandong, China |
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Unit | 8th Company, 214th Regiment, 24th Corps |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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