This well-researched book details the ambiguity in British policy towards Europe in the Cold War as it sought to pursue dtente with the Soviet Union whilst upholding its commitments to its NATO allies.
From the early 1950s, Britain pursued a dual policy of strengthening the West whilst seeking dtente with the Soviet Union. British statesmen realized that only through compromise with Moscow over the German question could the elusive East-West be achieved. Against this, the West German hard line towards the East (endorsed by the United States) was seen by the British as perpetuating tension...
This well-researched book details the ambiguity in British policy towards Europe in the Cold War as it sought to pursue dtente with the Soviet Union w...
