The Great Wall at Sea, 2nd Edition - Bernard D. Cole
| Автор: | Bernard D. Cole |
| Издательство: | Ingram |
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| Жанр произведения: | Прочая образовательная литература |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9781612511634 |
In this new edition, Bernard Cole revises his acclaimed study of China s navy, one that continues to grow while the U.S. Navy shrinks. According to the author, Beijing is now giving increased attention to guarding its vital sea lanes because of the nation s growing dependence on maritime trade, especially energy supplies. He provides a thorough description of China s naval establishment, including its personnel system, followed by a detailed view of its ships, submarines, and aircraft, all marked by technical sophistication and capability as China reaches the top rank of the world s maritime powers. His evaluation is based on extensive interviews with Chinese and other naval experts, in-depth perusal of original documents, and visits to Chinese warships, training facilities, and shore establishments.