1st Edition

Deterrence Before Hiroshima

By George H. Quester Copyright 1986
    217 Pages
    by Routledge

    217 Pages
    by Routledge

    In this study, first published in 1966, Quester analyzes pre-nuclear age theories of deterrence to equip us with perspective and data by which current theories can be evaluated. Quester presents a forceful argument in support of the relevance of history to discussions of military strategy.

    I. Introduction, Ii. Development Of The Threat , 1899-1914, Iii. The German Initiative , 1914-1917, Iv. The Allied Response , 1917-1918, V. Attempts To Eliminate The Menace , 1918-1933, Vi. The Race To Rearm , 1933-1939, Vii. The Breakdown In Europe , 1939-1941, Viii. The Problem Spreads Overseas , 1937-194, Ix. Unlimited Air War In Europe, 1941-1945, X. Culmination In The Pacific , 1941-1945, Xi. Conclusions 172

    Biography

    George H. Quester