Nerve Agents in Postwar Britain

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Focusing on the evolution of British defense policy regarding nerve agent weapons, the book explores debates surrounding their acquisition for first-use against the Soviet Union versus deterrence and disarmament. It highlights the involvement of high-level government discussions and the significant impact of public scrutiny and protest movements on shaping policy and attitudes toward these controversial weapons. Through its examination of secrecy and governmental decision-making, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Britain's approach to chemical warfare from WWII to the Chemical Weapons Convention.