The rise and fall of an officer corps : the Republic of China military, 1942-1955 / Eric Setzekorn.

Author/creator Setzekorn, Eric B. author.
Format Book
PublicationNorman : University of Oklahoma Press, [2018]
Descriptionxii, 244 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Portion of title Republic of China military, 1942-1955
Contents The development of the Chinese Army, 1850-1927 -- A party Army, 1927-1942 -- Americans and officers, 1942-1945 -- A national Army for China, 1945-1949 -- Refining the army profession, 1950-1953 -- Restoring the party to dominance, 1953-1955.
Abstract "A study of the ideas, behaviors, and beliefs that guided the creation of the Chinese Army from 1942-1955, and the power dynamics that led to its decline" -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2018002611
ISBN9780806161181 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN0806161183 hardcover alkaline paper