Mao's Army Goes to Sea

Mao Zedong's efforts to establish China's navy and secure offshore islands between 1949 and 1950 mark a pivotal moment in the country's maritime history. Toshi Yoshihara's comprehensive account explores how early naval campaigns, based on land-strategy tactics, laid the foundation for the modern People's Liberation Army Navy. Drawing on new Chinese sources, the book highlights the significance of these formative battles and their lasting influence on China's naval strategy and identity.