The objective of the Spring Offensive in March 1918 was to defeat French and British armies on the Western front, which would cause Germany to win total victory if it went as planned
The song "The East is Red" is a Chinese song that became well-known during the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. During this time period, it was considered to be the de facto national anthem of the country.
The main reason why the Communist Party wanted to popularize this song was to increase legitimacy and support for their cause. The lyrics celebrate Mao Zedong, and create an image of him that is idealistic and heroic. This allowed him to develop a personality cult around his person.
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lacerating: severely critical or hurtful.