Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn]

As the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression approaches, aerial footage has captured a historically significance site in Zuoquan county (once known as Liaoxian) in Shanxi province, which served as a headquarters for the Eighth Route Army during the war.

For 1726 days, the Eighth Route Army was stationed in Matian town and nearby villages. It was here that the revolutionary forces organized a series of what would become iconic engagements, including the renowned Hundred Regiments Offensive and the Huangyadong Defense Battle.

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn]

Zuo Quan, deputy chief of the Eighth Route Army, sacrificed his life on the battlefield against Japanese aggression in May 1942. Four months after his death, Liaoxian county was renamed Zuoquan in his honor.

Nestled within the valleys of the Taihang Mountains, surrounded by towering peaks and rugged terrain, this site preserves numerous precious relics of the wartime period and revolutionary heritage. It stands as a testament to the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought bravely during the war against Japanese aggression, making it a significant site in the history of China's revolution.

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn] 

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn] 

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn] 

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn] 

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn] 

Zuoquan county in Shanxi province, which served as one of the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army during the war against Japanese aggression. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin for chinadaily.com.cn]