ChineseTiger1986
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The reason why the PLA was old and backward was because of Mao. In the mid to late 50's, Peng Dehuai was modernizing the PLA, modelling it based on the Red Army. Mao was afraid that the PLA would overthrow him. Mao fired Peng and replaced him with Lin Biao, who did the opposite; he de-modernized the PLA. The PLA no longer used the Soviet style ranks and professionalism within the PLA was no longer accepted.
If Mao died earlier, and Peng became Chairman, he would of made the PLA a powerful force. The PLA would of obliterated the VPA and take over the northern provinces of Vietnam.
Fool, learn some history of China before you bark.
Mao laid down the foundation for China's nuclear weapons/ICBM/space program/nuclear submarine, Peng was a great marshal, but he was not on the same league with Mao as a visionary.