A military history of the Cold War, 1944-1962 / Jonathan M. House.

Author/creator House, Jonathan M., 1950-
Format Book
Publication InfoNorman : University of Oklahoma Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxiv, 546 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Cold War.
Military history, Modern--20th century.

SeriesCampaigns and commanders ; v. 34
Campaigns and commanders v. 34. ^A517504
Contents Prologue: a tale of three cities -- Origins, interests, and forces -- The Greek Civil War -- Armed forces in an atomic age -- Confrontations and alliances -- The Chinese Civil War -- The Korean Conflict -- European alliances and armaments -- The Philippines and Taiwan -- The twenty-year war: France, Indochina, and Algeria -- The decline of empires -- The United States enters the Middle East -- Nuclear nightmares -- Four confrontations, 1960-1962 -- The Cuban Missile Crisis -- Conclusion -- Acronyms, abbreviations, and other terms.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012008651
ISBN9780806142623 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0806142626 (hbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks D842.2 .H68 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold