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Chinese People's Liberation Army Since 1949, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Post World War II

Last Stocked on 7/6/2019

Product Info

Title
Chinese People's Liberation Army Since 1949, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Benjamin Lai
Publish Year
2012
Pages
64
Dimensions
7x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147482152
MFG. Part #
OSPELI194
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI194

Description

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.