ebook img

The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century PDF

2014·227 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century PDF Free - Full Version

by Benjamin Lai| 2014| 227| English

About The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century

and “With the tense situations we are now seeing in Asia, it is a perfect time to look at the armed might of one of the largest players. and ” – A Wargamers Needful ThingsWhen Mao Zedong proclaimed The People’s Republic of China in 1949, China was a poor and wrecked society after years of continuous wars. For centuries, in fact, China had been seen as a sort of plunder-zone to be invaded, and then a backwater until the late 1980s, when domestic policy brought about monumental changes. The result was that in the past quarter-century China has grown to be the second largest economy in the world, and its military has grown proportionately.Successive decades of economic growth have transformed China–in addition to the weapons revolution during the computer age–so that by now the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has become a modern fighting force. No longer having to rely on massed infantry attacks, it now features a formidable arsenal including nuclear submarines, ICBMs, stealth fighters, and modern battle tanks. Perhaps ominously for other maritime powers, the Chinese have also focused on beyond-the-horizon missile technology, as well as anti-aircraft systems, and have also explored the possibilities of cyber-warfare.What is today’s PLA really like? What are its traditions and histories, and how is it armed and equipped? How does it recruit and train? This book describes some of the lesser known battles and wars the Chinese have undertaken, and the development of their key weapons systems. The United States, having opened the door to “drone warfare,” have had an attentive audience for such technologies in Beijing.The last chapter provides thoughts on how the Chinese view matters of security. It is not yet known whether foreign powers can still enforce their territorial wills on China, but future attempts will meet an increased challenge. This book will be of interest not only to general readers but to policy-makers and militaries in the West, who may not yet realize that a new China has replaced the old.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsPreface1 Early Years of the Chinese PLA2 Post-1949 Developments3 The Chinese PLA Today4 Key Arms5 Chinese Weapons and the Armaments Industry6 China’s Strategic ViewAfterword: The New Model PLA?AppendicesBibliographyIndex

Detailed Information

Author:Benjamin Lai
Publication Year:2014
ISBN:9781612003887
Language:English
File Size:227
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century by Benjamin Lai completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century on my mobile device?

After downloading The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century by Benjamin Lai. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download The Dragon’s Teeth: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.