The Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent

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Focusing on the British Government's nuclear strategy from 1964 to 1970, this volume offers a detailed analysis of the Labour Government's policies following their election in 1964. It explores the decision to maintain the Polaris program while halting the development of new nuclear weapons, raising significant concerns about the future of the UK's nuclear capabilities and its collaboration with the United States. This work is essential for those studying British politics, nuclear proliferation, and international relations.