{"product_id":"the-foreign-and-domestic-dimensions-of-modern-warfare-vietnam-central-america-and-nuclear-strategy-paperback-softback-9780817359379","title":"The Foreign and Domestic Dimensions of Modern Warfare; Vietnam, Central America, and Nuclear Strategy (Paperback \/ softback) 9780817359379","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Foreign and Domestic Dimensions of Modern Warfare\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eVietnam, Central America, and Nuclear Strategy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHoward Mumford Jones (Edited by), Robert F. Burk (Contributions by), Mark Clodfelter (Contributions by), Charles DeBenedetti (Contributions by), Robert H. Ferrell (Contributions by), George C. Herring (Contributions by), Thomas M. Leonard (Contributions by), Daniel S. Papp (Contributions by), James C. Schneider (Contributions by), Donald M. Snow (Contributions by), Harry G. Summers (Contributions by), Ralph Lee Woodward (Contributions by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780817359379\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 December 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e222 pages, 2 maps, 2 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAn exploration of the nuclear arms race and the dangers arising with the advent of “limited warfare”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After the development of the atomic bomb in 1945, Americans became engaged in a \"new kind of war\" against totalitarianism. Enemies and objectives slipped out of focus, causing political and military aims to mesh as a struggle to contain communism both at home and abroad encompassed civilians as well as soldiers. In matters relating to Vietnam, Central America, and the nuclear arms race, the domestic and foreign dimensions of each issue became inseparable. Policymakers in Washington had to formulate strategies dictated by \"limited war\" in their search for peace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors to this volume demonstrate the multifaceted nature of modern warfare. Robert H. Ferrell establishes the importance of studying military history in understanding the post-World War II era. On Vietnam, Colonel Harry G. Summers, Jr., gives an intriguing argument regarding the U. S. Army; George C. Herring examines how America's decisions in 1954 assured deepened involvement; and Captain Mark Clodfelter uncovers new evidence concerning \"Linebacker I.\" On the home front, Robert F. Burk analyzes the impact of the Cold War on the battle for racial justice; Charles DeBenedetti puts forth a challenging interpretation of the antiwar movement; and James C. Schneider provides perspective on the relationship between the Vietnam War and the Great Society. On Central America, two writers downplay communism in explaining the region's troubles. Ralph Lee Woodward, Jr., fits the Nicaraguan revolution in the long span of history, and Thomas M. Leonard shows how the Reagan administration forced Costa Rica to side with the United States's anti-Sandinista policy. Finally, on nuclear strategy, Donald M. Snow offers a thought-provoking assessment of the \"star wars\" program, and Daniel S. Papp recommends measures to promote understanding among the superpowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese essays demonstrate that the making of foreign policy is immensely complicated, not subject to easy solution or to simple explanation. Despite these complexities, the central objective of policymakers remained clear: to safeguard what was perceived as the national interest.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by Howard Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. The Importance of Studying Military History by Robert H. Ferrell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 1. The War in Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Prelude to Vietnam: The Erosion of the U.S. Army’\u003cbr\u003es Raison d’\u003cbr\u003eÊ\u003cbr\u003etre, 1945–\u003cbr\u003e1962 by Harry G. Summers, Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. “\u003cbr\u003eIn the Lands of the Blind”\u003cbr\u003e: Eisenhower’\u003cbr\u003es Commitment to South Vietnam, 1954 by George C. Herring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Applying Air Power in Vietnam: The 1972 Linebacker Bombing Campaigns by Mark Clodfelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 2. The Home Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Cold War, Limited War, and Limited Equality: Blacks in the U.S. Armed Forces, 1945–\u003cbr\u003e1970 by Robert F. Burk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. The Antiwar Movement in America, 1955–\u003cbr\u003e1965 by Charles DeBenedetti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Guns versus Butter: Vietnam’\u003cbr\u003es effect on Congressional Support for the Great Society by James C. Schneider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 3. Central America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Revolt against the West: The Nicaraguan Revolution and Related Movements by Ralph Lee Woodward, Jr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. The United States, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, 1980–\u003cbr\u003e1984 by Thomas M. Leonard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 4. Nuclear War and Deterrence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Prospects for Ballistic Missile Defense toward the Year 2000 by Donald M. Snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. American Nuclear Weapons Programs and Strategies during the 1980s. Comparative United States and Soviet Perspectives by Daniel S. Papp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"The University of Alabama Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52574398447896,"sku":"9780817359379","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-foreign-and-domestic-dimensions-of-modern-warfare-vietnam-central-america-and-nuclear-strategy-paperback-softback-9780817359379","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}