Kennedy's wars [[electronic resource] ] : Berlin, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam / / Lawrence Freedman
| Kennedy's wars [[electronic resource] ] : Berlin, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam / / Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (561 p.) |
| Disciplina | 973.922 |
| Soggetto topico |
Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989
Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-47320-7
0-19-803075-4 1-60256-865-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Preface: Kennedy's Wars; Dramatis Personae; Introduction; I. The Cold War and How to Fight It; 1. Liberal Anticommunism; 2. Beyond Massive Retaliation; 3. The Third World Alternative; 4. Policies and People; II. Berlin and Nuclear Strategy; 5. The New Strategy; 6. To Vienna and Back; 7. The Berlin Anomaly; 8. A Contest of Resolve; 9. The Wall; 10. Tests and Tension; 11. Flexible Response; 12. Berlin to Cuba; III. Cuba; 13. Removing Castro; 14. A Deniable Plan; 15. An Undeniable Fiasco; 16. Still Castro; 17. Mongoose; 18. Searching for Missiles; 19. The Options Debated; 20. Blockade
21. Military Steps22. Political Steps; 23. The Denouement; 24. A Crisis Managed; 25. Aftermath; 26. Back to Square One; IV. Alliances and Détente; 27. The Sino-Soviet Split; 28. Toward a Test Ban; 29. The Test Ban Treaty; 30. Measured Response; V. Vietnam; 31. Counterinsurgency; 32. Laos; 33. Commitment without Combat; 34. Deciding not to Decide; 35. The Taylor Report; 36. Decisions; 37. The Influence of Laos; 38. In the Dark; 39. Coercion and Clients; 40. Diem's Assassination; 41. Kennedy to Johnson; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L MN; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z |
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Kennedy's wars [[electronic resource] ] : Berlin, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam / / Lawrence Freedman
| Kennedy's wars [[electronic resource] ] : Berlin, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam / / Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York ; ; Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (561 p.) |
| Disciplina | 973.922 |
| Soggetto topico |
Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989
Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
| ISBN |
0-19-771412-9
0-19-988116-2 1-280-47320-7 0-19-803075-4 1-60256-865-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Preface: Kennedy's Wars; Dramatis Personae; Introduction; I. The Cold War and How to Fight It; 1. Liberal Anticommunism; 2. Beyond Massive Retaliation; 3. The Third World Alternative; 4. Policies and People; II. Berlin and Nuclear Strategy; 5. The New Strategy; 6. To Vienna and Back; 7. The Berlin Anomaly; 8. A Contest of Resolve; 9. The Wall; 10. Tests and Tension; 11. Flexible Response; 12. Berlin to Cuba; III. Cuba; 13. Removing Castro; 14. A Deniable Plan; 15. An Undeniable Fiasco; 16. Still Castro; 17. Mongoose; 18. Searching for Missiles; 19. The Options Debated; 20. Blockade
21. Military Steps22. Political Steps; 23. The Denouement; 24. A Crisis Managed; 25. Aftermath; 26. Back to Square One; IV. Alliances and Détente; 27. The Sino-Soviet Split; 28. Toward a Test Ban; 29. The Test Ban Treaty; 30. Measured Response; V. Vietnam; 31. Counterinsurgency; 32. Laos; 33. Commitment without Combat; 34. Deciding not to Decide; 35. The Taylor Report; 36. Decisions; 37. The Influence of Laos; 38. In the Dark; 39. Coercion and Clients; 40. Diem's Assassination; 41. Kennedy to Johnson; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L MN; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z |
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The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman
| The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (250 p.) |
| Disciplina | 997.11024 |
| Collana |
Whitehall histories: Government official history series
The official history of the Falklands Campaign |
| Soggetto topico | Falkland Islands War, 1982 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-24090-3
9786610240906 1-135-77590-7 0-203-50786-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; The Official History of the Falklands Campaign; Copyright Page; Contents; List of illustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Maps; 1. Origins of the Dispute; 2. Inconsistent Appeasement; 3. Communications and Condominiums; 4. Mis-Communication and Non-Cooperation; 5. Shackleton; 6. Unreliable Defence; 7. Reappraisal; 8. Undetected Deterrence; 9. Marking Time; 10. Towards Lease-Back; 11. The Riseof Lease-Back; 12. The Fall of Lease-Back; 13. Micawberism; 14. No Plans; 15. Alarm Bells; 16. South Georgia; 17. Crisis; 18. Delayed Response; 19. The Worst Moment; 20. Conclusion; Notes
BibliographyIndex |
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The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman
| The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (250 p.) |
| Disciplina | 997.11024 |
| Collana |
Whitehall histories: Government official history series
The official history of the Falklands Campaign |
| Soggetto topico | Falkland Islands War, 1982 |
| ISBN |
1-135-77589-3
1-280-24090-3 9786610240906 1-135-77590-7 0-203-50786-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; The Official History of the Falklands Campaign; Copyright Page; Contents; List of illustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Maps; 1. Origins of the Dispute; 2. Inconsistent Appeasement; 3. Communications and Condominiums; 4. Mis-Communication and Non-Cooperation; 5. Shackleton; 6. Unreliable Defence; 7. Reappraisal; 8. Undetected Deterrence; 9. Marking Time; 10. Towards Lease-Back; 11. The Riseof Lease-Back; 12. The Fall of Lease-Back; 13. Micawberism; 14. No Plans; 15. Alarm Bells; 16. South Georgia; 17. Crisis; 18. Delayed Response; 19. The Worst Moment; 20. Conclusion; Notes
BibliographyIndex |
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The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman
| The origins of the Falklands war [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (250 p.) |
| Disciplina | 997.11024 |
| Collana |
Whitehall histories: Government official history series
The official history of the Falklands Campaign |
| Soggetto topico | Falkland Islands War, 1982 |
| ISBN |
1-135-77589-3
1-280-24090-3 9786610240906 1-135-77590-7 0-203-50786-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; The Official History of the Falklands Campaign; Copyright Page; Contents; List of illustrations; Abbreviations; Preface; Maps; 1. Origins of the Dispute; 2. Inconsistent Appeasement; 3. Communications and Condominiums; 4. Mis-Communication and Non-Cooperation; 5. Shackleton; 6. Unreliable Defence; 7. Reappraisal; 8. Undetected Deterrence; 9. Marking Time; 10. Towards Lease-Back; 11. The Riseof Lease-Back; 12. The Fall of Lease-Back; 13. Micawberism; 14. No Plans; 15. Alarm Bells; 16. South Georgia; 17. Crisis; 18. Delayed Response; 19. The Worst Moment; 20. Conclusion; Notes
BibliographyIndex |
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Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman
| Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , [2013] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (768 p.) |
| Disciplina | 320.6 |
| Soggetto topico |
Strategy - History
Military history Strategic culture Strategic planning |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
0-19-934991-6
0-19-022923-3 0-19-934990-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | part I. Origins -- part II. Strategies of force -- part III. Strategy from below -- part IV. Strategy from above -- part V. Theories of strategy. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463190403321 |
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Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman
| Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , [2013] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (768 p.) |
| Disciplina | 320.6 |
| Soggetto topico |
Strategy - History
Military history Strategic culture Strategic planning |
| ISBN |
0-19-934991-6
0-19-022923-3 0-19-934990-8 |
| Classificazione | POL010000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | part I. Origins -- part II. Strategies of force -- part III. Strategy from below -- part IV. Strategy from above -- part V. Theories of strategy. |
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Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman
| Strategy : a history / / Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , [2013] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (768 p.) |
| Disciplina | 320.6 |
| Soggetto topico |
Strategy - History
Military history Strategic culture Strategic planning |
| ISBN |
0-19-934991-6
0-19-022923-3 0-19-934990-8 |
| Classificazione | POL010000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | part I. Origins -- part II. Strategies of force -- part III. Strategy from below -- part IV. Strategy from above -- part V. Theories of strategy. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822023903321 |
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War and diplomacy [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman
| War and diplomacy [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (812 p.) |
| Disciplina | 997.11024 |
| Collana |
Whitehall histories: Government official history series
The official history of the Falklands Campaign |
| Soggetto topico | Falkland Islands War, 1982 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-135-77583-4
1-280-24091-1 9786610240913 0-203-50785-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
HALF-TITLE; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; ILLUSTRATIONS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; SECTION ONE; 1: AT WAR; 2: RESPONSE; 3: RESOLUTION 502; 4: THE TASK FORCE; 5:FIRST ASSESSMENTS; 6: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT; 7: NON-MILITARY PRESSURE; 8: AGAINST BRITAIN; SECTION TWO; 9: OPTIONS FOR A SETTLEMENT; 10: HAIG'S FIRST VISIT; 11: HAIG'S SECOND VISIT; 12: THE HAIG MISSION CONCLUDES; 13: AFTER HAIG; SECTION THREE; 14: OPERATION SUTTON; 15: THREATS TO THE TASK FORCE; 17: PARAQUET IN TROUBLE; 18: THE BATTLE FOR SOUTH GEORGIA; 19: THE CARRIER ISSUE; 20: HOSTILITIES; 21: THE SINKING OF THE BELGRANO
22: SHEFFIELDSECTION FOUR; 23: THE PERUVIAN INITIATIVE; 24: BACK TO THE UN; 25: THE UN MEDIATION; SECTION FIVE; 26: AMERICAN SUPPORT; 27: CHILE; 28: THE INFORMATION WAR; SECTION SIX; 29: ENFORCING THE EXCLUSION ZONE; 30: THE AIR THREAT; 31: TO SUTTON; 32: THE LANDING; 33: BOMB ALLEY; SECTION SEVEN; 34: INTERNATIONAL OPINION; 35: FINAL DIPLOMACY; SECTION EIGHT; 36: THE CHANGING MILITARY BALANCE; 37: GOOSE GREEN; 38: 3 COMMANDO BRIGADE; 39: FITZROY AND BLUFF COVE; 40: TAKING THE HIGH GROUND; 41: THE FINAL BATTLE; 42: SURRENDER; 43: AFTER VICTORY; 44: FORTRESS FALKLANDS; 45: NEGOTIATIONS 46: DIPLOMATIC FISHING47: THE FRANKS REPORT; 48: LESSONS; 49: THE BELGRANO CONTROVERSY; ENVOI; APPENDICES; DRAFT AGREEMENTS; BRITISH UNITS IN THE FALKLANDS; CASUALTIES; BRITISH GALLANTRY AWARDS 1; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451244303321 |
Freedman Lawrence
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| London, : Routledge, 2005 | ||
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War and diplomacy [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman
| War and diplomacy [[electronic resource] /] / Sir Lawrence Freedman |
| Autore | Freedman Lawrence |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Routledge, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (812 p.) |
| Disciplina | 997.11024 |
| Collana |
Whitehall histories: Government official history series
The official history of the Falklands Campaign |
| Soggetto topico | Falkland Islands War, 1982 |
| ISBN |
1-135-77582-6
1-135-77583-4 1-280-24091-1 9786610240913 0-203-50785-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
HALF-TITLE; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; ILLUSTRATIONS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; SECTION ONE; 1: AT WAR; 2: RESPONSE; 3: RESOLUTION 502; 4: THE TASK FORCE; 5:FIRST ASSESSMENTS; 6: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT; 7: NON-MILITARY PRESSURE; 8: AGAINST BRITAIN; SECTION TWO; 9: OPTIONS FOR A SETTLEMENT; 10: HAIG'S FIRST VISIT; 11: HAIG'S SECOND VISIT; 12: THE HAIG MISSION CONCLUDES; 13: AFTER HAIG; SECTION THREE; 14: OPERATION SUTTON; 15: THREATS TO THE TASK FORCE; 17: PARAQUET IN TROUBLE; 18: THE BATTLE FOR SOUTH GEORGIA; 19: THE CARRIER ISSUE; 20: HOSTILITIES; 21: THE SINKING OF THE BELGRANO
22: SHEFFIELDSECTION FOUR; 23: THE PERUVIAN INITIATIVE; 24: BACK TO THE UN; 25: THE UN MEDIATION; SECTION FIVE; 26: AMERICAN SUPPORT; 27: CHILE; 28: THE INFORMATION WAR; SECTION SIX; 29: ENFORCING THE EXCLUSION ZONE; 30: THE AIR THREAT; 31: TO SUTTON; 32: THE LANDING; 33: BOMB ALLEY; SECTION SEVEN; 34: INTERNATIONAL OPINION; 35: FINAL DIPLOMACY; SECTION EIGHT; 36: THE CHANGING MILITARY BALANCE; 37: GOOSE GREEN; 38: 3 COMMANDO BRIGADE; 39: FITZROY AND BLUFF COVE; 40: TAKING THE HIGH GROUND; 41: THE FINAL BATTLE; 42: SURRENDER; 43: AFTER VICTORY; 44: FORTRESS FALKLANDS; 45: NEGOTIATIONS 46: DIPLOMATIC FISHING47: THE FRANKS REPORT; 48: LESSONS; 49: THE BELGRANO CONTROVERSY; ENVOI; APPENDICES; DRAFT AGREEMENTS; BRITISH UNITS IN THE FALKLANDS; CASUALTIES; BRITISH GALLANTRY AWARDS 1; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783813503321 |
Freedman Lawrence
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| London, : Routledge, 2005 | ||
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