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Informationen zum Autor Benjamin Lai was born in Hong Kong, educated in the UK, and went on to serve as an officer in the British Territorial Army in the 1980s and 1990s. Fluent in both Chinese and English, he currently works as a development and business consultant in China. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Klappentext 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.Since its foundation in 1949, the Chinese People's Liberation Army has developed into a highly sophisticated force with global capabilities. Featuring rare photographs and detailed full-color artwork, this is the first accessible English-language study of the world's largest and most important army. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Component forces: the PLA regular and reserve forces, the People's Armed Police, and the People's Militia Organization: command levels, educational institutions, defence industries, military regions, local commands, tactical organization (from squad to army group), airborne forces, border security, commissar system Personnel: conscription and training, NCOs, officer corps, reserves, militia People's Armed Police Force reduction Tactical doctrine Uniforms: Types 50, 55, 58, 65, 66, 72, 83, 89, 97, 07 Key equipment: small arms, light weapons, armored fighting vehicles Plate commentaries Index ...
