Nuclear illusion, nuclear reality
Subtitle: Britain, the United States and nuclear weapons, 1958-64
By: Richard Moore.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230230675
Subjects: North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- Great Britain -- History; Nuclear weapons -- Great Britain -- History; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1945-1964; Great Britain -- Military policy; Great Britain -- Military relations -- United States; United States -- Military relations -- Great Britain
Description: "A study of the political, military and technical aspects of Britains nuclear weapons programme under the Macmillan government, contrasting Britains perceived political decline with its growth in technological mastery and military nuclear capability. Important reading for anyone interested in the history and military technology of the cold war"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionPolicy Making 1958-61Policy Execution 1958-61Policy Making 1961-64Policy Execution 1961-64ConclusionsAppendicesBibliography.