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Chamberlain, Germany and Japan, 1933-4

Redefining British Strategy in an Era of Imperial Decline

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  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. Peter Bell

    1. The University College of Ripon and York St John, York, UK

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Part of the book series: Studies in Military and Strategic History (SMSH)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. The Danger from Germany and Japan

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 1-15

  3. Confronting the Two-Front Menace

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 16-29

  4. The Ultimate Potential Enemy

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 30-63

  5. Disarmament, Security and Defence Requirements

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 64-83

  6. The Practical Politics of the Far East

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 84-104

  7. Cutting the Coat according to the Cloth

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 105-144

  8. Perspectives

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 145-173

  9. Conclusion

    • Peter Bell
    Pages 174-178

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 179-240
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This book examines the role of Chamberlain and the National Government in responding to the strategic problems created by the emergence of a two-front danger from Germany and Japan. It focuses on the first defence requirements enquiry of 1933-4, when rearmament foundations were laid and foreign policy redefined. It explores the inter-relationship between the different departments of state, and between individuals, in the formulation of policy at a time of crisis, and sheds light on the debate about appeasement.

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  • The University College of Ripon and York St John, York, UK

    Peter Bell

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