The Great Wall at Sea, 2nd Edition
China's Navy in the Twenty-First Century
Nonfiction, History, Military, Strategy
| Author: | Bernard D. Cole | ISBN: | 9781612511634 |
| Publisher: | Naval Institute Press | Publication: | October 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Naval Institute Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Bernard D. Cole |
| ISBN: | 9781612511634 |
| Publisher: | Naval Institute Press |
| Publication: | October 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Naval Institute Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
