From The Long March, through guerrilla war with the Japanese, to the victory against the Nationalist forces, the story of the PLA is the story of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese Military Library title The Chinese People’s Liberation Army relates the complete history of the army of the People’s Republic of China.The Chinese People’s Liberation Army includes sections on the organization of the PLA, the equipment currently in use, and peacetime missions undertaken by the PLA. Written by Chinese military experts, this book provides a complete, authoritative inside story of the PLA’s history, equipment, and operations.