Politicians and defence:studies in the formulation of British defence policy, 1845-1970
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Manchester University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Manchester [Greater Manchester] |
Publication Dates: | c1981. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xxii, 202 p.: ill. ; 25 cm. |
ISBN: | 0719008182 |
Index Number: | E561 |
CLC: | E561.0-53 |
Call Number: | E561.0-53/P769/ |
Contents: |
Includes index. "Biography and bibliography": p. [181]-195. Lord Grey and imperial defence / Hew Strachan -- Edward Cardwell and the abolition of purchase / Anthony Bruce -- H.O. Arnold-Forster and the Volunteers / Ian Beckett -- Haldane and the "National Army" / John Gooch -- Kitchener and the expansion of the army / Peter Simkins -- Leslie Hore-Belisha at the War Office / Brian Bond -- Duncan Sandys and the independent nuclear deterrent / Colin Gordon -- Dennis Healey and rational decision-making in defence / Peter Nailor. |