China's new Navy : the evolution of PLAN from the People's Revolution to a 21st century Cold War / Xiaobing Li.
| Author/creator | Li, Xiaobing, 1954- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2023] |
| Description | xv, 285 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : Operation and transformation -- Light navy for coastal defense -- "Limited naval wars" in the Taiwan Strait -- Naval strategy and combat experience -- The Vietnam War and South China Sea -- Reform and new strategy -- Sea power in the blue water -- Conclusion : Xi's new Navy. |
| Abstract | "The book tells the story of successive generations of Chinese naval officers and sailors with modernization as the central theme and patterns of their operational behavior. The unique characteristics influence naval reforms amid political loyalty. The way the Chinese Navy both carried on longstanding traditions while made remarkable changes was crucial to building a "rich country with a strong navy.""-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | " A survey of Chinese naval operational history, Li's book focuses on the major battles and important engagements of more than 1,200 Chinese naval operations from 1949-2009, including the joint landing campaigns in the Taiwan Strait Crises, naval battles in the South China Sea, air defense against American pilots during Operation Rolling Thunder, and anti-piracy operations in Africa. His findings elucidate the origin of and changes of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by examining its adaptation, modernization, and setbacks in the past sixty years. Based upon newly available Chinese sources and personal interviews with retired generals, admirals, and PLA officers, the work offers Chinese perspective on the study of PLAN war fighting history. The untold operational stories of the Chinese captains, boatswains, sailors, gunners, and naval pilots provide a first-hand look at a naval officer and his crew during the Cold War and beyond. They also indicate important lessons learned by the naval leaders who faced the enemies during a period when the PLAN underwent a complex transformation. China's New Navy explains how the Chinese Navy's operational experience brought about its reform. The PLAN changed from a coastal defensive fleet in the 1950s, to a modern navy in the 2000s. It concludes that some early experiences are still relevant to Beijing's leaders as they consider specific strategic and operational challenges. Li redefines and adapts such strategic Cold War concepts as nuclear deterrence and local warfare to be meaningful in today's strategic context, one in which PLAN is ready to open fire first in a defensive offense against the other sea powers like the U.S. Navy. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Li, Xiaobing, 1954- China's new Navy Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, 2023 9781682478097 |
| LCCN | 2023017815 |
| ISBN | 9781682477755 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1682477754 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VA633 .L529 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |