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Focusing on the evolution of British defense policy regarding nerve agent weapons, the book explores debates surrounding their acquisition for first-use against the Soviet Union versus deterrence and disarmament. It highlights the involvement of high-level government discussions and the significant impact of public scrutiny and protest movements on shaping policy and attitudes toward these controversial weapons. Through its examination of secrecy and governmental decision-making, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Britain's approach to chemical warfare from WWII to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Nerve Agents in Postwar Britain, William King
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- Année de publication
- 2022
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- Nerve Agents in Postwar Britain
- Sous-titre
- Deterrence, Publicity and Disarmament, 19451976
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- William King
- Publié
- 2022
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9783030704766
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Thème historique
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of British defense policy regarding nerve agent weapons, the book explores debates surrounding their acquisition for first-use against the Soviet Union versus deterrence and disarmament. It highlights the involvement of high-level government discussions and the significant impact of public scrutiny and protest movements on shaping policy and attitudes toward these controversial weapons. Through its examination of secrecy and governmental decision-making, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Britain's approach to chemical warfare from WWII to the Chemical Weapons Convention.