1949 crises
A01=John Curatola
A01=John M. Curatola
Age Group_Uncategorized
Age Group_Uncategorized
American deterrence
American strategy debate
atomic arms race
atomic stockpile debate
Author_John Curatola
Author_John M. Curatola
automatic-update
CAPT John Crommelin
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=HBJK
Category=HBLW3
Category=HBW
Category=JPSL
Category=JWMN
Category=NHK
Category=NHW
Cold War
Cold War decision making
Cold War escalation
Cold War geopolitics
Cold War nuclear policy
Cold War origins
Cold War policymaking
Cold War strategy
Cold War turning point
COP=United States
Delivery_Delivery within 10-20 working days
early Cold War
eq_bestseller
eq_history
eq_isMigrated=0
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
eq_non-fiction
Language_English
national security policy
national security state
NSC-68
NSC-68 policy
PA=Available
People Republic China
postwar demobilization
Price_€20 to €50
PS=Active
Revolt Admirals
Revolt of the Admirals
softlaunch
Soviet American rivalry
Soviet atomic bomb
Thermonuclear
thermonuclear strategy
Truman administration
US defense planning
US grand strategy
US military expansion
US military policy
US security policy
US strategic planning
USN Cedric Worth
USS Unites States
Product details
- ISBN 9781682476208
- Weight: 644g
- Dimensions: 152 x 228mm
- Publication Date: 28 Jul 2022
- Publisher: Naval Institute Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
Secure
checkout
Fast Shipping
Easy returns
In the Fall of 1949, a series of international events shattered the notion that the United States would return to its traditional small peacetime military posture following World War II. Autumn of our Discontent chronicles the events that triggered the wholesale review of United States national security policies. The review led to the adoption of recommendations advanced in NSC-68, which laid the foundation for America's Cold War activities, expanded conventional forces, sparked a thermonuclear arms race, and, equally important to the modern age, established the national security state--all clear breaks from America's martial past and cornerstone ideologies.
In keeping with the American military tradition, the United States dismantled most of its military power following World War II while Americans, in general, enjoyed unprecedented post-war and peacetime prosperity. In the autumn of 1949, however, the Soviet's first successful test of their own atomic weapon in August was followed closely by establishment of the communist People's Republic of China on October 1st shattered the illusion that American hegemony would remain unchallenged. Combined with the decision at home to increase the size of the atomic stockpile on and the on-going debate regarding the "Revolt of the Admirals," the United States found itself facing a new round of crisis in what became the Cold War.
Curatola explores these events and the debates surrounding them to provide a detailed history of an era critical to our own modern age. Indeed, the security state conceived of in the events of this critical autumn and the legacy of the choices made by American policymakers and military leaders continue to this day.
In keeping with the American military tradition, the United States dismantled most of its military power following World War II while Americans, in general, enjoyed unprecedented post-war and peacetime prosperity. In the autumn of 1949, however, the Soviet's first successful test of their own atomic weapon in August was followed closely by establishment of the communist People's Republic of China on October 1st shattered the illusion that American hegemony would remain unchallenged. Combined with the decision at home to increase the size of the atomic stockpile on and the on-going debate regarding the "Revolt of the Admirals," the United States found itself facing a new round of crisis in what became the Cold War.
Curatola explores these events and the debates surrounding them to provide a detailed history of an era critical to our own modern age. Indeed, the security state conceived of in the events of this critical autumn and the legacy of the choices made by American policymakers and military leaders continue to this day.
John Curatola is a professor of military history at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Dr. Curatola is a retired Marine Officer of 22 years with a Doctorate from the University of Kansas. In addition to his published works, he has lectured extensively on airpower and early Cold War topics at the National Archives, on C-SPAN, and at international venues.
