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Nuclear illusion, nuclear reality : Britain, the United States and nuclear weapons, 1958-64 /

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"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 t...

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Main Author: Moore, Richard, 1968-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
Series:Nuclear weapons and international security since 1945.
Subjects:
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.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization > Great Britain > History.
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:xv, 332 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230230675 (hbk.)
0230230679 (hbk.)