Mysteries of the Cold War

Name: Mysteries of the Cold War
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Mysteries of the Cold WarAuthor(s): Stephen J. Cimbala\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138325944, 978-1138325944\nSynopsis\nFirst published in 1999, this edited volume draws together contributors to discuss the end, management, technology and strategy of the Cold War with a focus on the USA and the Soviet Union. Mysteries of the Cold War enhances our view of decision-making by the two nations during the years [tel] by revisiting some of the more important policy puzzles or decision-making anomalies of that period. Among the case studies considered by academics and other expert analysts are: the 1961 Berlin crisis at Checkpoint Charlie; Soviet research and development into post-nuclear advanced technology weapons; US and Soviet maritime strategy; Soviet internationalism and its role in Cold War policy; the endgame of the Cold War and why it turned out that way. Included among the contributing authors are persons.