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Chinese military reform and weakness in a time of war
Berlin correspondent summarizes Haron von Reitningen's critique of Chinese forces. He describes Manchu banners, provincial troops, and irregulars, noting lack of central command, poor training, pay shortages, corruption, and weak fortifications. He highlights dispersed armaments, faulty logistics, and absent unified leadership hindering defense.
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Haron von Reitningen
China
Thoes Mongose
Peking
Minchus Walhinese
Han- King
Tartar
Sach
In-Chang
Lin-kun-l
Nanking
Yangtae Valley
Cheng-Chi-Tung
Wut-Chang
Yangtse
Hu-Pot
Hu-Nan
Huan
An-Hin
Alts
Tom
Wu-Sung
Kim- Yong
Reforma
Ching Ha