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The Foreign and Domestic Dimensions of Modern Warfare - Vietnam, Central America, and Nuclear Strategy (Paperback)
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The Foreign and Domestic Dimensions of Modern Warfare - Vietnam, Central America, and Nuclear Strategy (Paperback)
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An exploration of the nuclear arms race and the dangers arising
with the advent of "limited warfare" After the development of the
atomic bomb in 1945, Americans became engaged in a "new kind of
war" against totalitarianism. Enemies and objectives slipped out of
focus, causing political and military aims to mesh as a struggle to
contain communism both at home and abroad encompassed civilians as
well as soldiers. In matters relating to Vietnam, Central America,
and the nuclear arms race, the domestic and foreign dimensions of
each issue became inseparable. Policymakers in Washington had to
formulate strategies dictated by "limited war" in their search for
peace. Contributors to this volume demonstrate the multifaceted
nature of modern warfare. Robert H. Ferrell establishes the
importance of studying military history in understanding the
post-World War II era. On Vietnam, Colonel Harry G. Summers, Jr.,
gives an intriguing argument regarding the U. S. Army; George C.
Herring examines how America's decisions in 1954 assured deepened
involvement; and Captain Mark Clodfelter uncovers new evidence
concerning "Linebacker I." On the home front, Robert F. Burk
analyzes the impact of the Cold War on the battle for racial
justice; Charles DeBenedetti puts forth a challenging
interpretation of the antiwar movement; and James C. Schneider
provides perspective on the relationship between the Vietnam War
and the Great Society. On Central America, two writers downplay
communism in explaining the region's troubles. Ralph Lee Woodward,
Jr., fits the Nicaraguan revolution in the long span of history,
and Thomas M. Leonard shows how the Reagan administration forced
Costa Rica to side with the United States's anti-Sandinista policy.
Finally, on nuclear strategy, Donald M. Snow offers a
thought-provoking assessment of the "star wars" program, and Daniel
S. Papp recommends measures to promote understanding among the
superpowers. These essays demonstrate that the making of foreign
policy is immensely complicated, not subject to easy solution or to
simple explanation. Despite these complexities, the central
objective of policymakers remained clear: to safeguard what was
perceived as the national interest.
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