What happen to some of the 100000 communist during the long march?

During the Long March, which took place from 1934 to 1936, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) faced immense hardships, resulting in significant losses. Out of the approximately 100,000 communists who embarked on the journey to escape the Nationalist forces, only about 8,000 to 9,000 survived to reach the final destination in Yan'an. Many died from starvation, disease, and combat, while others were captured or killed by enemy forces. The Long March ultimately became a symbol of resilience for the CCP and solidified Mao Zedong's leadership within the party.