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Source Material relevant to Chains of War

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As we all get ready for the release of Chains of War, i noticed this at the bottom of the latest Warfaresims post, on the scenarios of Chains of War:
We also hope that, beyond merely having an entertaining and exciting experience, you will gain a better understanding of the region, the players, the major issues and the stakes. Nations generally do not go to war on a whim, but they frequently cross red lines because they misjudge intentions and capabilities – of their own as well as those of their neighbors. If, after having a blast with Chains Of War, you seek out more authoritative & comprehensive sources (a book, a documentary, your grandfather’s stories from his time in Japan or Korea, anything) to obtain a better insight on the balance in the western Pacific, our job as wargame creators will be done.

While we wait for release, why don't we get a head start on that?

Lets use this thread to share books and other sources that are relevant to the narrative and possibilities explored in Chains of War

I'll post a few things later, but for now start sharing! A

Also if a Chains of War sub thread is made, like the one for Northern Inferno, then this should be moved there.
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Hmm, i had hoped some people would have posted something by now, but ill put up a few books from my collection:

"Red Star over the Pacific" by Toshi Yoshihara and James R. Holmes

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Star-over-Pa ... 1591149797


"Crouching Tiger: What China's Militarism Means for the World" by Peter Navarro

https://www.amazon.com/Crouching-Tiger- ... +the+world

"Anti-Access Warfare: Countering A2/AD Strategies" By Sam J. Tangredi

https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Access-Warf ... ss+warfare

(This book covers the subject in a more general way, but is a good read and does make important note of the threats from China as the most formidable challenge)


Also, here are a few military fiction novels that i have read, that deal with a rising China and do deal with some of the issues covered in Chains of War:

Shattered Trident by Larry Bond:

https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Triden ... ed+trident

Empire Rising by Rick Campbell:

https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Rising-No ... ire+rising

Threat Vector by Tom Clancy:

https://www.amazon.com/Threat-Vector-Ja ... tom+clancy


Also, there are a couple novels coming out in November that also might be relevant:

"Tom Clancy Power and Empire" by Marc Cameron (the next Jack Ryan Novel)

"Hunter Killer: The War with China: The Battle for the Central Pacific" by David Poyer

I've never read any of Poyer's novels. Are they good? This upcoming one looks interesting, and I may have to try and catch up on the story before Hunter Killer releases.
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I am not sure if Ghost fleet should be included to aspire CoW players because of the grossingly familiar concept of future warfare and technological thrillers. However, PLA does indeed have a word to this book:

http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2017-03 ... 519519.htm

It doesn't giving any review of its content, but they did mentioned the strong connection to the US DoD personnels to the authors, even Chinese intelligences are surprised how open the story wrote about the US naval strategy. Yet, it's still a cold bucket of water to our faces because China will never give any hint about its possibility, besides 'stories are just stories' responses.

For someone who really want a book from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Fleet-Nove ... 054470505X
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"Anti-Access Warfare: Countering A2/AD Strategies" By Sam J. Tangredi

I have it and recommend it as a quick and easy read for those with a background in military matters. I wish I had it when it was first published.

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I just finished this book:

Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap? by Graham Allison

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA ... _i=desktop


I really enjoyed it. It is more of a history and political science book, but the subject matter is very relevant to Chains of War. One of the chapters does deal with different possibilities for War to break out between the US and the PRC.
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.... "Red Star Over the Pacific" was already mentioned as it seems so that one and this one - "The Improbable War: China, The United States and Logic of Great Power Conflict" by Christopher Coker. Here's a review https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/ ... r-conflict
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