The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent: Volume II: The Labour Government and the Polaris Programme, 1964-1970

by Matthew Jones

Book Overview

Volume II of The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent provides an authoritative and in-depth examination of the British Government's strategy towards nuclear deterrent from 1964 to 1970. Written with full access to the UK documentary record, Volume II examines the nuclear policy of the Labour Government that took office in October 1964. Having decided to preserve the Polaris programme, ministers were nevertheless committed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138292060
• ISBN13: 9781138292062
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 582 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"