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Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895 Part II
Soldiers of the Japanese army. From the left: private, sergeant and captain. Comparative strength of belligerents and their war plans Japan The modern Japanese army originated from the Imperial Guard, created in April 1871 in the strength of nine infantry battalions, two cavalry units and four artillery brigades. These were the first regular Japanese European-style units. Soon thereafter a draft…
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Battle of Baliqao 1860
ATTACK ON BALIQIAO BRIDGE General Collineau’s column stormed Baliqiao bridge, which ivas defended by Qing Imperial Guard. According to all accounts, these Qing troops were the most determined and professional of the Chinese forces. The Battle of Baliqao was the culmination of the Second Opium War. An Anglo – French…
The Dragon Goes to Sea
Model of Battle in Bach Dang River in 938 AD When the rulers of China and Japan thought about trade they were constantly aware of the distinction between tribute, received in exchange for gifts, and private trade. Buddhism tended to encourage moneymaking, and even Buddhist monasteries traded actively, including those…
Alexander the Great’s Legacy I
Bactrian warriors under the Achaemenids (400 to 330 BC) Alexander the Great and the Greek Influence in Central Asia Events in the mid-fourth century disrupted the political development of Central Asia and B.C. seriously changed the course of history for several centuries. In the eyes of Central Asians, the Greek-Macedonian…
CAIC Z-10 Attack Helicopter
Z-10/H/K Thunderbolt at Chinese Military Aviation The seven tonne Z-10, built by CAIC, entered service with the Chinese Army in 2012. While some French and Israeli hard- ware is reportedly used on the Z-10, all mission software is reportedly indigenous. The digital cockpit features HUD, multi- function displays, night-vision goggle…
KAI-HSIA 203 B.C.
Forces Engaged Han: 300,000 men. Commander: Liu Pang, also known as Kao-ti. Ch’u: 100,000 men. Commander: Hsiang Yu. Importance Liu Pang’s victory removed his last rival for power in China and allowed him to establish the Han dynasty. Historical Setting Established in the eleventh century b.c., the Chou dynasty had…
HUAI HAI (SUCHOW)
Communist forces’ campaigns during November 1948 up to January 1949, the northern one being the Ping-Jin campaign, and the southern one being the Huai-Hai campaign. Map showing the Huaihai campaign as one of the three campaigns during Chinese Civil War. 7 November 1948–10 January 1949 Forces Engaged Communist: 500,000 men.…