{"title":"Series: Cass Series: Naval Policy and History","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCass Series: Naval Policy and History\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich exploration of maritime strategy, naval power, and the historical forces that have shaped naval doctrines worldwide. Readers will find insightful analyses that bridge military history with the evolving complexities of naval policy, shedding light on the pivotal role oceans have played in global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging both scholars and enthusiasts, this collection delves into the philosophies and practicalities behind naval operations, international maritime law, and the strategic challenges facing navies today. It presents a thoughtful blend of historical context and forward-looking perspectives essential for understanding naval influence in geopolitics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-royal-navy-and-nuclear-weapons-by-richard-moore-9780714651958","title":"The Royal Navy and Nuclear Weapons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work examines British thinking about nuclear weapons in the period up to about 1970, looking at the subject through the eyes of the Royal Navy, in the belief that this can offer new insights in this field. The author argues that the Navy was always sceptical about nuclear weapons, both on practical grounds and because of wartime and pre-war experiences. He suggests that this scepticism can teach us a good deal about military technological innovation in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the defensive and offensive implications of nuclear weapons are considered, using recently declassified documents to show that \"broken-backed warfare\" - the 1950s idea that a war between the East and West could continue after a nuclear exchange - had considerably greater intellectual and practical foundations than has previously been acknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining naval involvement in the British nuclear weapons programme in detail, this work argues that the Navy's interest in a share of the strategic deterrent role has often been considerably overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608163598572,"sku":"9780714651958","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780714651958-the-royal-navy-and-nuclear-weapons.jpg?v=1778186726"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-cass-series-naval-policy-and-history.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}