2025 Victory Day parade thread (workup, 3rd Sept)
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Yes, history. In 1955 or 56, I stood with my parents, who were living in China for work at the time (for almost 2 years), in one of the stands as a 7-year-old boy. Only a few old photos remind me of that event. And strangely enough, a few memories still remain.
From what I've heard in the western sub community there are also very few Chinese subs, lol
The average IQ of western sub community must be lower than 80
FriedRiceNSpice
Major
Wow! In 1999, I remember seeing trucks/soldiers en route and troops marching in rehearsals, but had to watch the actual event on TV. Was but a wee lad at the time, but the sense of patriotic fervor felt from watching the drilling troops in formation is not something I could ever forget. Unfortunately, those were amongst my last months living near the rivers and mountains of the motherland
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broadsword
Brigadier
Wow! In 1999, I remember seeing trucks/soldiers en route and troops marching in rehearsals, but had to watch the actual event on TV. Was but a wee lad at the time, but the sense of patriotic fervor felt from watching the drilling troops in formation is not something I could ever forget. Unfortunately, those were amongst my last months living in the motherland
Those times were the green wheel hub era. Thankfully, it's over.
The equipment has advanced, but the spirit of the military remains unchanged. The People's Liberation Army has always been a force that dares to fight and is capable of winning tough battles, regardless of whether they possess the most advanced equipment. In Korea, in Vietnam, and in the Spratly Islands, the PLA has consistently faced opponents with superior equipment, yet they have never retreated—instead, they have pressed forward with courage.
The equipment has advanced, but the spirit of the military remains unchanged. The People's Liberation Army has always been a force that dares to fight and is capable of winning tough battles, regardless of whether they possess the most advanced equipment. In Korea, in Vietnam, and in the Spratly Islands, the PLA has consistently faced opponents with superior equipment, yet they have never retreated—instead, they have pressed forward with courage.
This notion is rather outdated. The PLA's ground forces have recruited many outstanding individuals from major cities and universities—it's not just impoverished rural youth who enlist. To be fair, military and police careers are highly respected and exceptionally stable professions in contemporary Chinese society. No one would turn down the opportunity to serve in the PLA, especially given the dwindling number of other equally respectable jobs available today.
FriedRiceNSpice
Major
Wouldn't those seeking a career in the military aim to join the officer corps? I'm not talking about officers or technical specialists: I'm talking about the regular enlisted troops that serve for 2-3 years. I am aware that after two years of service, enlisted service members can be selected for military academy or continue service as NCOs, but those would represent a small minority.
Yes, but many college students also enlist for compulsory military service and return to campus after completing their duty. Even the experience of compulsory service alone makes them more competitive when interviewing for government positions. Therefore, many college students choose to serve even if they don't aspire to become professional soldiers. What I mean is that even educated individuals in Chinese society choose to join the grassroots units of the People's Liberation Army—it's not only those from impoverished mountainous areas with relatively limited education who enlist. That's a misconception.
I notice in the aftermath of the parade that LY-1 naval laser has really caught people's attention. For lay people more than the UADFs the big laser has become the face of high tech weaponry of the parade.
It might be useful in future parades to have at least one such weapons that will really fire up the public's imagination even if it's unlikely to have major effect on the battlefield. Like say a square of robot wolves marching under their own power.
It might be useful in future parades to have at least one such weapons that will really fire up the public's imagination even if it's unlikely to have major effect on the battlefield. Like say a square of robot wolves marching under their own power.
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