The British Army, the Gurkhas and Cold War Strategy in the Far East, 1947-1954 (Paperback, 1st ed. 2002)

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.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Military and Strategic History
Release date:	May 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Raffi Gregorian
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	335
Edition:	1st ed. 2002
ISBN-13:	978-1-349-42114-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	1-349-42114-6
Barcode:	9781349421145

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