The Truman administration's decision to embark on an arms build-up in 1950 was a critical event. For the first time other than a World War, the United States became a global military presence. Unlike the World Wars, in this instance the deployment lasted decades, altering the nature of the Cold War and the United States' global role. Such a decision deserves a book dedicated to understanding the strategy and politics behind it. "The Beginnings of the Cold War Arms Race" serves that purpose.
"The Beginnings of the Cold War Arms Race" reviews the state of American military affairs in the...
The Truman administration's decision to embark on an arms build-up in 1950 was a critical event. For the first time other than a World War, the Uni...
