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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army since 1949: Ground Forces Spiral-Bound | November 20, 2012

Benjamin Lai, Adam Hook (Illustrated by)

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Since the announcement of a build up in US military force in the Indian Ocean - a clear statement of intent that highlights Washington's concern about the growing military strength of China - interest in the Chinese military is at its highest peak. The single largest military force in the world the Chinese People's Liberation Army still remains a relative mystery to outsiders, until now. This study reveals the evolution of the Chinese army from the end of World War II through to its emergence as a true global power today.

Ideal for anyone interested in modern military developments, this book provides an exceedingly rare insight into the structure, equipment, appearance and character of the world's largest military force, the Chinese People's Liberation Army. This is the first accessible English language study of the Chinese army is packed with rare and never-before seen photographs and features specially-commissioned artwork.

Series Overview: Elite (ELI)

Combat history, uniforms and equipment of military units and larger forces, with studies of personalities, tactics and methods of warfare.

Color artwork, maps, diagrams, photographs and contemporary images.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 64 pages
ISBN-10: 1780960565
Item Weight: 0.5 lbs
Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.2 x 9.4 inches
"Photos, extended captions, color plates and informative illustrations season this engaging effort. The uniform and insignia details will certainly delight heraldry enthusiasts. And charts, bibliography and index complete contents."
--David L. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (January 2013)

"Any military library strong in either Chinese history or world military forces will find this a fine addition."
--The Midwest Book Review (February 2013)

"[The book] makes for a very interesting look into the PLA today and is a book that I found to offer insights that I had not considered. It is a book I enjoyed reading and am sure you will as well."
- Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (March 2013)