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More with the Russian cruiser "Varyag" in Hong Kong China
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I watched a documentary on this recently. While the ships in our fleet had greater tonnage in comparison, their cannons were more advanced and fired much quicker. This was precisely the reason why better technology matters.中日甲午海战虽已过去百年,但耻辱决不能忘记。国家安全面前,一切都需让路。
What mattered the more was the united will to fight. We had many brave men to fight but also didn't lack cowards that fled.I watched a documentary on this recently. While the ships in our fleet had greater tonnage in comparison, their cannons were more advanced and fired much quicker. This was precisely the reason why better technology matters.
Not necessary, during paracel island battle in 1974. PLAN send a few miserable gunboat to take on the bigger frigate and more advance South Vietnamese ships which has far superior fire control radar and guns. Guess what? South Vietnam Navy took a beating and loses paracel island control to PLAN.I watched a documentary on this recently. While the ships in our fleet had greater tonnage in comparison, their cannons were more advanced and fired much quicker. This was precisely the reason why better technology matters.
Not necessary, during paracel island battle in 1974. PLAN send a few miserable gunboat to take on the bigger frigate and more advance South Vietnamese ships which has far superior fire control radar and guns. Guess what? South Vietnam Navy took a beating and loses paracel island control to PLAN.
Just to add more, the Republic of Vietnam Navy incorrectly thought far more capable naval reinforcements from China were on route and it was this false belief that caused their quick retreat.in 1974, the smaller chinese ships were able to maneuver to avoid (some of the) the fire from the larger vietnamese vessels and ammunition wasn't a problem that time. furthermore faced with news of addition chinese vessels and air power incoming they had no choice but to leave while they still can
But there is no doubt their ship are far superior especially the fire control radar and larger caliber gun with superior range.Just to add more, the Republic of Vietnam Navy incorrectly thought far more capable naval reinforcements from China were on route and it was this false belief that caused their quick retreat.