World Military Forces Handbook

Author: Chen Jian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This manual is a reference book on the military forces of countries around the world, including the military strength of 172 countries and regions with armies or military organizations in the world for the year 2004-2005. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the basic information of each country, the scale and composition of their armed forces, military budget, expenditures, the organization of different branches of the military, and the strength of their weapon systems. This manual is the result of long-term tracking, analysis, and research by the compilers on the military strength of countries around the world. It serves as an important reference tool for military and civilian organizations, research institutions, military personnel, and military enthusiasts to study contemporary global military issues. This manual is a reference book on the military forces of countries around the world, including the military strength of 172 countries and regions with armies or military organizations in the world for the year 2004-2005. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the basic information of each country, the scale and composition of their armed forces, military budget, expenditures, the organization of different branches of the military, and the strength of their weapon systems. This manual is the result of long-term tracking, analysis, and research by the compilers on the military strength of countries around the world. It serves as an important reference tool for military and civilian organizations, research institutions, military personnel, and military enthusiasts to study contemporary global military issues.