The Chinese People's Liberation Army since 1949
China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun., Hook, Adam, Lai, Benjamin
Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology & Key Events; The Pla Today; Current Tactical Organization; Some Key Combat Arms; Personnel; Uniforms & Combat Equipment; Select Bibliography; Related Titles; Imprint.;The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the largest army in the world. China is predicted to be on the brink of overtaking the USA as the world's largest economy, and China's military capabilities and global ambitions are the single greatest long-term pre-occupation of Western governments. The PLA has progressed steadily -- if slowly -- since its creation in 1949, from a mass army of unsophisticated infantry limited to 'human wave' tactics into a highly sophisticated force with wide capabilities. The most recent reforms (1989 to the present day) have been made possible by massive economic liberalization, and have seen not only the modernization of all the armed forces but the beginnings of global outreach, even including Chinese participation in UN peace-keeping missions to Africa, the Middle East, and Haiti. Featuring rare photographs and specially commissioned color artwork, this study explores the developing structure, organization, equipment, appearance, and character of the Chinese People's Liberation Army from its creation until today.
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Año:
2012
Editorial:
Osprey Publishing
Idioma:
english
ISBN 10:
1782003207
ISBN 13:
9781782003205
Serie:
Elite 194
Archivo:
EPUB, 13.82 MB
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english, 2012