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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Reviews
'In his meticulously researched book Ian Speller tells us why between 1945 and 1956, in a throw-back to pre-Second World War thinking, amphibious warfare was the orphan of British strategy, despite stunning successes such as the Allied landings in Normandy. This book is a must for anyone with a serious interest in British Defence Policy.' - Julian Thompson, Major General
'Ian Speller is the leading expert on Britain's amphibious capabilities in the post Second World War era and has produced an excellent and comprehensive survey of their evolution in the period 1945-1956. He explains in a critical but balanced manner why this key maritime warfare area suffered from the neglect that was reflect in the problems in forming an effective amphibious force for the Suez landings. The book, which contains much that is new and original, should be essential reading for students of British naval policy and British defence policy as a whole.' - Eric Grove, Centre for Security Studies, University of Hull
Authors and Affiliations
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Defence Studies Department, Joint Services Command and Staff College, King’s College London, UK
Ian Speller
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Role of Amphibious Warfare in British Defense Policy
Authors: Ian Speller
Series Title: Cormorant Security Studies Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403907608
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2001
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-80097-3Published: 03 August 2001
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-42088-9Published: 01 January 2001
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4039-0760-8Published: 03 August 2001
Series ISSN: 2947-826X
Series E-ISSN: 2947-8278
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 250
Topics: International Relations, Military and Defence Studies, History of Military