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Red Wings over the Yalu: China, the Soviet Union, and the Air War in Korea (Volume 80) (WilliamsFord Texas A&M University Milit,Used
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The Korean conflict was a pivotal event in China's modern military history. The fighting in Korea constituted an important experience for the newly formed People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), not only as a test case for this fledgling service but also in the later development of Chinese air power.Xiaoming Zhang fills the gaps in the history of this conflict by basing his research in recently declassified Chinese and Russian archival materials. He also relies on interviews with Chinese participants in the air war over Korea. Zhangs findings challenge conventional wisdom as he compares kill ratios and performance by all sides involved in the war.Zhang also addresses the broader issues of the Korean War, such as how air power affected Beijing's decision to intervene. He touches on ground operations and truce negotiations during the conflict. Chinese leaders placed great emphasis on the supremacy of human will over modern weaponry, but they were far from oblivious to the advantages of the latter and to China's technological limitations.Developments in China's own air power were critical during this era. Zhang offers considerable materials on the training of Chinese aviators and the Soviet role in that training, on Soviet and Chinese air operations in Korea, and on diplomatic exchanges over Soviet military assistance to China. He probes the impact of the war on China's conception of the role of air power, arguing that it was not until the Gulf War of the early 1990s that Chinese leaders engaged in a broad reassessment of the strategy they adopted during the Korean War.Military historians and scholars interested in aviation and foreign affairs will find this volume of special interest. As a unique work that presents the Chinese point of view, it stands as both a complement and a corrective to previous accounts of the conflict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Red Wings over the Yalu'? A: The book primarily focuses on the Korean War and its significance in China's military history, particularly examining the role of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) during the conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Xiaoming Zhang, who provides a unique perspective on the Korean War based on extensive research and interviews.
- Q: What type of research did the author use for this book? A: Xiaoming Zhang utilized recently declassified Chinese and Russian archival materials, along with interviews from Chinese participants in the air war to enrich the narrative.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages, providing a comprehensive analysis of the air war and its implications.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'Red Wings over the Yalu' published? A: The book was published on August 9, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Does the book address broader issues related to the Korean War? A: Yes, it explores broader themes such as the impact of air power on China's decision to intervene in the Korean War and the subsequent developments in Chinese military strategy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for military historians? A: Absolutely, military historians and scholars interested in aviation and international relations will find this book particularly valuable.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide? A: The book presents the Chinese perspective on the Korean War, serving as both a complement and a corrective to existing historical accounts.