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China's 'Active Defence' Doctrine: From Long March to Modern Era

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China's military doctrine of "active defence" has evolved significantly since its origins during the Long March, a strategic retreat by the Chinese Red Army. This doctrine, which predates the British Army's escape from Dunkirk during World War II, is considered a foundational case study in asymmetrical warfare and strategic political-military integration. The Long March not only solidified Mao Zedong's leadership within the Chinese Communist Party but also cemented "active defence" as a guiding principle for the nation's strategic planning. AI

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China's 'Active Defence' Doctrine: From Long March to Modern Era

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Chow Chung-yan ·

    The evolution of China’s active defence doctrine

    The British Army’s miraculous escape from Nazi Germany’s encirclement at Dunkirk is considered by some to be the greatest military retreat in modern history and a prime example of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Yet years before Dunkirk, the military retreat by the Chi…

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