The British Army, the Gurkhas and Cold War Strategy in the Far East, 1947-1954

by Raffi Gregorian

2020-07-23 05:21:39

This book argues that postwar Britain''s ''imperial over-extension'' has been exaggerated. Britain developed and adjusted its defence strategy based upon the perceived Communist threat and available resources. It was especially successful at adapting... Read more
This book argues that postwar Britain''s ''imperial over-extension'' has been exaggerated. Britain developed and adjusted its defence strategy based upon the perceived Communist threat and available resources. It was especially successful at adapting to meet the strategic and resource challenges from the Far East from 1947-54. There British and Gurkha forces were deployed only in contingencies that threatened vital British interests, while the U.S. and Commonwealth allies were persuaded to accept key wartime missions, thus preserving Britain''s ability to fight in Western Europe. Less

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File size8.5x5.5x0.74inches
Print pages335
PublisherPalgrave MacMillan
Publication date May 1, 2002
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781349421145

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