Xue Yue
Xue Yue | |
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Xue in 1938 | |
| Native name | 薛岳 |
| Nickname(s) | Patton of Asia, God of War, Tiger of Changsha |
| Born | December 26, 1896 Shaoguan, Guangdong, Qing Empire |
| Died | May 3, 1998 (aged 101) Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Allegiance | Republic of China |
| Branch | National Revolutionary Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1950 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 4th corps |
| Commands | Commander-in-Chief of 9th war zone |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Blue Sky and White Sun |
| Other work | Politician |
Xue Yue (December 26, 1896 – May 3, 1998) was a Chinese military general, nicknamed the "Patton of Asia" by Claire Lee Chennault of the Flying Tigers.