The Uncertain Ally: British Defence Policy, 1960-1990

Aldershot, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom: Gower Publishing Company, 1982. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. xvii, 246 p. Occasional footnotes. Index. One sheet of related ephemera laid in. Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Neil Cameron, GCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AE. A study made in the early 1980's of Britains defence policy with particular attention to whether Britain could continue its major contribution to NATO's strategic defences. Explanations of how the defense problems Britain faces today originated from economic considerations rather than in responce to actual threats to national security. Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket. Inscription signed by both authors. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Minor corner bumpint.

Keywords: Defence Reviews, Defense Spending, British Army, James Callaghan, NATO, Imperial Defence, Defence White Papers, Denis Healy, Harrier, National Military Service, Ministry of Defence, Atlantic Treaty, Royal Air Force, John Nott, Royal Navy, Margaret Th

ISBN: 9780566005343

[Book #58305]

Price: $75.00

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