The term 'RED ARMY CHIEF' refers to Mao Zedong, a Chinese communist revolutionary and the founding father of the People's Republic of China. Mao was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. He was also the chairman of the Chinese People's Liberation Army from 1945 until his death. Mao is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and his political theories, military strategies, and leadership are still studied and discussed today.