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Development of RAF Strategic Bombing Doctrine, 1919-1939
Inbunden, 1995
1101 kr
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The history of strategic bombing is inextricably intertwined with the history of the Royal Air Force. This book explores the question of doctrinal development in the RAF. It employs a neo-Clausewitzian analysis to reveal that the RAF based the preparation of its strategic bombing force on …
Strategy in Vietnam
The Marines and Revolutionary Warfare in I Corps, 1965-1972
Inbunden, 1997
737 kr
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Grand strategy, strategy, and tactics—the three layers of policy and action inherent to all military efforts—are the focus of this historical analysis of the dynamics of the Vietnam War. The American theory of counterrevolutionary warfare is examined in light of American military practice, …
American National Security and Economic Relations with Canada, 1945-1954
Inbunden, 1997
1101 kr
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Aronsen draws on recently declassified documents in Ottawa and Washington to provide a reassessment of Canada's special relationship with the U.S. Toward this end, detailed new information is provided about Canada's contribution to the creation of the postwar economic order from the Bretton Woods …
British and American Naval Power
Politics and Policy, 1900-1936
Inbunden, 1998
1466 kr
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U.S. and British naval power developed in quite different ways in the early 20th century before the Second World War. This study compares, contrasts, and evaluates both British and American naval power as well as the politics that led to the development of each. Naval power was the single greatest …
Command and Cohesion
The Citizen Soldier and Minor Tactics in the British Army, 1870-1918
Inbunden, 2002
1247 kr
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This study brings together military history and intellectual history to provide a better understanding of the factors that influence military thinking and practice. In particular, Ramsay covers thought concerning the evolution of British minor tactics between 1870 and 1918, from the era of the …
Incidents and International Relations
People, Power, and Personalities
Av Gregory C. Kennedy, Keith Neilson
Inbunden, 2002
1101 kr
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Historians often ignore, treat cursorily, or relegate to footnotes specific incidents in international relations in order to facilitate the construction of a larger narrative. The contributors to this volume argue that researchers do so to their peril, as individual or seemingly isolated incidents …
Double-Edged Sword
Nuclear Diplomacy in Unequal Conflicts, The United States and China, 1950-1958
Inbunden, 2000
1070 kr
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An examination of the political and diplomatic role of American nuclear weapons in conflicts with a non-nuclear China in the Korean War and the Taiwan Strait crises of 1954-1955 and 1958, this study analyzes the American tendency to become involved in confrontations with far weaker powers over …
Evolution of Special Forces in Counter-Terrorism
The British and American Experiences
Inbunden, 2000
999 kr
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The threat of terrorism knows no borders, and, given the complexities of today's global system, no nation can afford to stand alone. This study considers the role that international cooperation plays in assisting elite military forces engaged in low-intensity and counter-terrorist operations, …
Witness to Revolution
The Russian Revolution Diary and Letters of J. Butler Wright
Inbunden, 2002
1135 kr
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J. Butler Wright brought his young bride and son to Russia in the fall of 1916 to take up duties as counselor to the American Embassy in Petrograd. He had no idea that he would soon witness one of the most amazing events in history—the collapse of Imperial Russia and the advent of the Soviet Union. …
Money for Ireland
Finance, Diplomacy, Politics, and the First Dáil Éireann Loans, 1919–1936
Inbunden, 2002
1101 kr
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Raising money was one of the great successes of the Irish government, as the funds provided the sinews of war with which to fight Britain. This book details the history of the financing of the Irish revolution from both domestic and international loans. Divisions in Irish society over the …
Strategy for Victory
The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1919-1943
Inbunden, 2007
1758 kr
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Strategy for Victory: The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1919-1943 examines the nature of the inter-Service crisis between the British Army and the RAF over the provision of effective air support for the army in the Second World War. Material for this book is drawn primarily from the …
Paths Not Taken
Speculations on American Foreign Policy and Diplomatic History, Interests, Ideals, and Power
E-bok, 2000
1169 kr
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In America's foreign affairs there has been a delicate balance between often conflicting imperatives of interests, ideals, and power. How these imperatives have intersected to shape the constellation of American foreign policy decisions throughout the nation's history and, indeed, how they have …
Incidents and International Relations
People, Power, and Personalities
Av Gregory C. Kennedy, Keith Neilson
E-bok, 2002
1144 kr
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Historians often ignore, treat cursorily, or relegate to footnotes specific incidents in international relations in order to facilitate the construction of a larger narrative. The contributors to this volume argue that researchers do so to their peril, as individual or seemingly isolated incidents …
Hijacking and Hostages
Government Responses to Terrorism
E-bok, 2002
999 kr
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Terrorism and its manifestations continue to evolve, becoming deadlier and more menacing. This study considers the evolution of terrorism since 1968 and how airlines and governments have attempted to deal with this form of violence through a series of nonforce strategies. Using historical examples, …
Money for Ireland
Finance, Diplomacy, Politics, and the First DáIl ÉIreann Loans, 1919–1936
E-bok, 2002
1204 kr
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Raising money was one of the great successes of the Irish government, as the funds provided the sinews of war with which to fight Britain. This book details the history of the financing of the Irish revolution from both domestic and international loans. Divisions in Irish society over the …
Defending the Free World
John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and the Vietnam War, 1961-1965
Av Orrin Schwab
E-bok, 1998
1204 kr
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Schwab examines America's decision to stand in Vietnam with a fresh perspective provided by new archival materials and the intellectual synthesis of institutional, political, and diplomatic history. Vietnam policy is shown at many different levels, from the presidency down to the level of CIA …
From Confrontation to Cooperation
The Takeover of the National People's (East German) Army by the Bundeswehr
E-bok, 1999
1169 kr
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At midnight on October 2, 1990, the West German armed forces took over the approximately 90,000 men comprising the National People's (East German) Army (NVA) and assumed control of its substantial arsenal. This study is an analysis of that unification from its beginning in July 1990 to the end of …
War in the Twentieth Century
Reflections at Century's End
Av Michael A. Hennessy, B.J.C. Mckercher
E-bok, 2003
1325 kr
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War proved a seminal influence on the shape of the 20th century. This collection provides various essays addressing the phenomenon of war as viewed through the eyes of the fin de siecle . Leading scholars of war, international relations, and international law offer general or specific insights into …
Strategy for Victory
The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1919-1943
E-bok, 2007
1870 kr
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Strategy for Victory: The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1919-1943 examines the nature of the inter-Service crisis between the British Army and the RAF over the provision of effective air support for the army in the Second World War. Material for this book is drawn primarily from the …
British and American Naval Power
Politics and Policy, 1900-1936
E-bok, 1998
1570 kr
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U.S. and British naval power developed in quite different ways in the early 20th century before the Second World War. This study compares, contrasts, and evaluates both British and American naval power as well as the politics that led to the development of each. Naval power was the single greatest …
Alternative to Appeasement
Sir Robert Vansittart and Alliance Diplomacy, 1934-1937
Av Michael Roi
E-bok, 1997
1204 kr
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The years from 1934 to 1937 were a time during which the British Empire was confronted with the emergence of the triple threat of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and Fascist Italy. The goal of British policy was easily defined: the protection and promotion of Britain's vast interests. While Neville …
American National Security and Economic Relations with Canada, 1945-1954
E-bok, 1997
1204 kr
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Aronsen draws on recently declassified documents in Ottawa and Washington to provide a reassessment of Canada's special relationship with the U.S. Toward this end, detailed new information is provided about Canada's contribution to the creation of the postwar economic order from the Bretton Woods …
Double-Edged Sword
Nuclear Diplomacy in Unequal Conflicts, the United States and China, 1950-1958
E-bok, 2000
1204 kr
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An examination of the political and diplomatic role of American nuclear weapons in conflicts with a non-nuclear China in the Korean War and the Taiwan Strait crises of 1954-1955 and 1958, this study analyzes the American tendency to become involved in confrontations with far weaker powers over …
