From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981
This book provides a detailed description and evaluation of the military, political, economic, and social context within which PLA officers have functioned since the civil war (1945-1949). Its aim is to evaluate the personal commitments and professional implications of a military career in the People's Republic of China. Focusing on the crucial factors of military function and technology, Dr. Jencks describes and analyzes the various post-1949 crises in the high command; his emphasis is on the import of these events for the officer corps rather than on the details of the events themselves. A wealth of information on the force structure, equipment, and military capability of the PLA provides an up-to-date assessment of Chinese military power. At the same time, the information depicts the life and work of Chinese soldiers and is central to the "biography" of the post-1945 generations of PLA officers.
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From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981
This book provides a detailed description and evaluation of the military, political, economic, and social context within which PLA officers have functioned since the civil war (1945-1949). Its aim is to evaluate the personal commitments and professional implications of a military career in the People's Republic of China. Focusing on the crucial factors of military function and technology, Dr. Jencks describes and analyzes the various post-1949 crises in the high command; his emphasis is on the import of these events for the officer corps rather than on the details of the events themselves. A wealth of information on the force structure, equipment, and military capability of the PLA provides an up-to-date assessment of Chinese military power. At the same time, the information depicts the life and work of Chinese soldiers and is central to the "biography" of the post-1945 generations of PLA officers.
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From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981

From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981

by Harlan W. Jencks
From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981
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From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981

From Muskets to Missiles: Politics and Professionalism in the Chinese Army, 1945-1981

by Harlan W. Jencks

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This book provides a detailed description and evaluation of the military, political, economic, and social context within which PLA officers have functioned since the civil war (1945-1949). Its aim is to evaluate the personal commitments and professional implications of a military career in the People's Republic of China. Focusing on the crucial factors of military function and technology, Dr. Jencks describes and analyzes the various post-1949 crises in the high command; his emphasis is on the import of these events for the officer corps rather than on the details of the events themselves. A wealth of information on the force structure, equipment, and military capability of the PLA provides an up-to-date assessment of Chinese military power. At the same time, the information depicts the life and work of Chinese soldiers and is central to the "biography" of the post-1945 generations of PLA officers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780367019068
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/07/2019
Pages: 349
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Also of Interest — Foreword — Preface — Military Professionalism — PLA Modernization and Professionalism — Maoism — Professionalism on Trial — The Force Structure — The Military Industrial System — Personnel Management in the PLA — Conclusion — Organization and Equipment of Type “A” Units of the PLA — PLA Ground Forces Weapons and Equipment in Service — Main Force Deployment: 1980 — PLA Air Force Equipment — Missiles of the Second Artillery Command — The PLA Navy and Its Equipment — The Military Regions and Districts
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