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The Chinese Army Today: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Largest Standing Military

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The Chinese Army Today: Tradition and Transformation for the 21st Century (Asian Security Studies)

by Dennis J. Blasko

4.3 out of 5

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The Chinese Army Today is the most comprehensive guide to the world's largest standing military. This book provides an in-depth look at the PLA's history, organization, equipment, and capabilities. It also examines the PLA's role in China's foreign policy and its potential impact on global security.

History of the PLA

The PLA traces its roots back to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) Red Army, which was founded in 1927. The Red Army fought against the Kuomintang (KMT) in the Chinese Civil War and emerged victorious in 1949. After the CCP established the People's Republic of China (PRC),the Red Army was renamed the PLA.

The PLA has played a major role in China's history since 1949. It fought in the Korean War and the Sino-Indian War. It also played a key role in the suppression of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989.

Organization of the PLA

The PLA is organized into five major branches: the Ground Force, the Navy, the Air Force, the Rocket Force, and the Strategic Support Force. The Ground Force is the largest branch of the PLA, with over 1 million personnel. The Navy is the second largest branch, with over 300,000 personnel. The Air Force is the third largest branch, with over 200,000 personnel. The Rocket Force is responsible for China's nuclear weapons. The Strategic Support Force is responsible for providing support to the other branches of the PLA.

Equipment of the PLA

The PLA has a wide range of equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, aircraft, and ships. The PLA is also developing new weapons, such as stealth aircraft and hypersonic missiles.

Capabilities of the PLA

The PLA is a powerful military force. It is the world's largest standing military, with over 2 million personnel. The PLA is also equipped with a wide range of weapons, including nuclear weapons. The PLA is capable of fighting a wide range of wars, from conventional wars to nuclear wars.

The PLA's Role in China's Foreign Policy

The PLA plays a major role in China's foreign policy. The PLA is responsible for defending China's bFree Downloads and protecting its interests abroad. The PLA is also used to promote China's interests in other countries.

The PLA's Potential Impact on Global Security

The PLA's growing power has raised concerns about its potential impact on global security. Some experts believe that the PLA could use its power to intimidate other countries and to expand China's influence in the world. Others believe that the PLA is a defensive force that will only be used to protect China's interests.

The Chinese Army Today is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world's largest standing military.

The Chinese Army Today: Tradition and Transformation for the 21st Century (Asian Security Studies)

by Dennis J. Blasko

4.3 out of 5