1st Edition

Deterrence Before Hiroshima

By George H. Quester Copyright 1986
217 Pages
by Routledge

217 Pages
by Routledge

224 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