China’s Development of Warfare
At times of war, nations may rely on certain individuals to strategize and produce the best outcome for their nation. Within China there are two important figures whom provided great strategies and optimized China’s warfare tactics. Sun Tzu, one of China’s key icons in regards to military tactics, has provided great knowledge on the ways of warfare during the era of approximately 400 BC. He focuses on aspects regarding the enemy’s psychology and as well the psychology of one’s army. In contrast, Major General Wang Pufeng implements a more modern approach towards warfare. Mainly focusing on the technological side of things, Wang emphasizes on China’s weaknesses as the way of war advances beyond mere metal and …show more content…
The main methodologies of General Wang involve the use of information technology and the “use inferior equipment to achieve victory over enemies with superior equipment [2]”. Wang believes that warfare has shifted from ground warfare to “even more in intangible space, such as in electromagnetic fields. [2]”, meaning that battles are no longer primarily fought with swords clashing together, but technologically. Communication is key in modern warfare and with the use of the “C4I systems (communications, guidance, control, computers, and intelligence) [2]”, one can reach victory in the new era of war. Although, the chances of success are limited to one’s information technology and funding. When dealing with information warfare it is important to “obtain timely information, to understand the enemy and ourselves [2]”. By knowing the enemy, you may anticipate their attacks and prepare accordingly. Wang also suggest that China should improve their arsenal in the hopes that the “enemy [becomes] terrified and worried, providing an [image of an] effective threat. [2]”. As China holds inferior equipment to their foes, Wang believes that “[the] progress and outcome of the war will be determined by the state of China 's [advanced] preparations and defensive situation during the war. [2]”. In addition, with the aid of “active offense of information suppression [and] reactive defense of information [2]”, an inferior army may repel a much stronger one. Raiding the enemy’s information system can be done through electronic interference, information suppression, and information attacks, thus effectively “[paralyzing] the opponent 's communications [2]”. Coupled with paralyzing the opponent, one should also implement counter reconnaissance and to “plant false intelligence [to] inspire false assessments [2]”, this may blind the enemy or confuse them. Having said that, Wang believes
At times of war, nations may rely on certain individuals to strategize and produce the best outcome for their nation. Within China there are two important figures whom provided great strategies and optimized China’s warfare tactics. Sun Tzu, one of China’s key icons in regards to military tactics, has provided great knowledge on the ways of warfare during the era of approximately 400 BC. He focuses on aspects regarding the enemy’s psychology and as well the psychology of one’s army. In contrast, Major General Wang Pufeng implements a more modern approach towards warfare. Mainly focusing on the technological side of things, Wang emphasizes on China’s weaknesses as the way of war advances beyond mere metal and …show more content…
The main methodologies of General Wang involve the use of information technology and the “use inferior equipment to achieve victory over enemies with superior equipment [2]”. Wang believes that warfare has shifted from ground warfare to “even more in intangible space, such as in electromagnetic fields. [2]”, meaning that battles are no longer primarily fought with swords clashing together, but technologically. Communication is key in modern warfare and with the use of the “C4I systems (communications, guidance, control, computers, and intelligence) [2]”, one can reach victory in the new era of war. Although, the chances of success are limited to one’s information technology and funding. When dealing with information warfare it is important to “obtain timely information, to understand the enemy and ourselves [2]”. By knowing the enemy, you may anticipate their attacks and prepare accordingly. Wang also suggest that China should improve their arsenal in the hopes that the “enemy [becomes] terrified and worried, providing an [image of an] effective threat. [2]”. As China holds inferior equipment to their foes, Wang believes that “[the] progress and outcome of the war will be determined by the state of China 's [advanced] preparations and defensive situation during the war. [2]”. In addition, with the aid of “active offense of information suppression [and] reactive defense of information [2]”, an inferior army may repel a much stronger one. Raiding the enemy’s information system can be done through electronic interference, information suppression, and information attacks, thus effectively “[paralyzing] the opponent 's communications [2]”. Coupled with paralyzing the opponent, one should also implement counter reconnaissance and to “plant false intelligence [to] inspire false assessments [2]”, this may blind the enemy or confuse them. Having said that, Wang believes