Navies of South-East Asia

Name: Navies of South-East Asia
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Navies of South-East AsiaA Comparative Study\nAuthor(s): James Goldrick, Jack McCaffrie\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138819696, 978-1138819696\nSynopsis\nThis book provides a comprehensive survey of the development and operations of the navies of South-East Asia since the end of World War II. \n\nThe navies of South-East Asia have rarely been the subject of systematic attention but, as the maritime strategic balance within Asia becomes more complex and open to challenge through the rise of China, they will play increasingly significant roles. While most have had only limited strength in the past, the majority are acquiring new capabilities, notably submarines, which will profoundly alter their ability to influence events.\n\nThis volume outlines the difficulties that each navy has faced in developing capability in competition, not only with local armies and air forces, but with other national requirements. T.