Books in the Nuclear History Program series

This book focuses on the disagreements which existed in British political and military circles over nuclear strategy during the period from 1945 to 1964. Based on recently released documents, the book argues that British policy in this important area was much more ambiguous and much less coherent than is usually supposed.

A comprehensive account of post-war British and German policies towards nuclear weapons and how these interacted in the context of alliance strategy.

This book deals with the crucially important NATO crisis of 1966-67, and the intensive reorientation of NATO strategy following the departure of France from integrated military command. It includes four detailed case studies and draws on previously unavailable documents.

Tells the full and inside story of Anglo-American nuclear relations from 1957 to 1962. Based on a detailed analysis of newly-declassified documents, this book examines such critical issues as British nuclear targeting of the Soviet Union and the cancellation of the Blue Streak missile.

During the 1950s nuclear weapons began to play an increasingly important role in Britain's defence policy. This study analyzes the significance of the 1957 Defence White Paper in the context of British strategic planning.