On China's periphery, India is the most powerful of its hostile neighbors. Over the years,Sino-Indian borderThe conflict continued, and India tried to encroach on Chinese territory. IfChina and IndiaIf a war breaks out, what will be the scale of the war?What will the form of war be?A number of conclusions can be drawn from the analysis of the Indian army and the situation on the Sino-Indian border.
Sino-Indian borderThere is not only one line, but also the small countries of Bhutan and Nepal are sandwiched between the two countries. Therefore,Sino-Indian borderIt can be divided into three segments. The first section is the "Xinjiang section", which is located between ** and the Kashmir region, of which the importance of the Aksai Chin region is self-evident. The second section is the Siliguri Corridor between Nepal and Bhutan, which is occupied by ChinaAbsolutely。The third paragraph is:Southern Tibetregion, which is of greater importance, has a vast area and does not have Pakistani support. AlthoughSino-Indian borderThese different sections existed, but due to the limitations of the terrain and topography, a large-scale deployment of troops between the borders was not possible.
Sino-Indian borderThe terrain is mainly a plateau, and neither the Xinjiang section nor the ** section can deploy a large number of troops. Therefore,China and IndiaIt is difficult to have a full-scale war between them, and even if there is a fight, the size of the troops will be greatly limited. In addition, due to the terrain and altitude, the war also has high requirements for equipment. China has been testing for yearswithFightersCombat capability at high altitudes to cope with border wars with India.
Due to the three scenarios mentioned above,China and IndiaThe war between them will be greatly limited. First of all, the terrain is rightChina and IndiaThe army's long-range firepowerwithAir Forceground strike capability, etcMilitaryCompetence will have a significant impact. ChineseRocketsCannon andHowitzersIt is more advanced than the Indian one in terms of range, power, and accuracy. In addition, the Chinese onewithAir ForceIt has advantages in terms of equipment and scale. Therefore, as soon as the war broke out, ChinaAir Forcewill be quickly masteredAir supremacy, the ground forces of the PLA can also deliver precision strikes.
The operation of the ground forces will be key in the war. Depending on the terrain restrictions, Aksai Chin in the Xinjiang section may send more ground troops, while the ** sectionSouthern TibetThe ground forces deployed in the region are smaller. The main consideration of the PLA in ground forces is how to break through the lines of defense of the Indian army and seize important positions. India has an advantage in the size of its ground forces, but due to the limitations of the terrain, it is difficult for these forces to deploy in wartime. As a result, India's tactics relied mainly on numbers to pile up superiority.
Based on the above analysis, ifChina and IndiaIn the event of a war, the scale and style of the war will be limited by the terrain, topography, and equipment requirements. The difference in China's strategic objectives will also affect the way the war is fought and the scale of the war. If China's goal is only to drive Indian troops out of the disputed territories, then the PLA will pin down in the Aksai Chin direction and seize itAir supremacyAfter advancing ground forces. If China pursues greater gains, even the occupation of India itself, the PLA will be even more bold. In any case, the scale and style of the war will be affected by a number of factors, whileChina and IndiaThe limitations of the border terrain will have a significant impact on the war.