Taking Mines Seriously: Mine Warfare in China’s Near Seas

Authors

Scott C. Truver

Number

5

Abstract

China has a large, growing, and modernizing capability for naval mines, one that could greatly hinder U.S. operations in any Taiwan scenario. China’s mine-countermeasures capacity is less robust— but so, unfortunately, is the corresponding offensive mining capacity of the United States.

Recommended Citation

Truver, Scott C. (2012) "Taking Mines Seriously: Mine Warfare in China’s Near Seas," Naval War College Review: Vol. 65: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol65/iss2/5