Cold War at 30,000 Feet
| Author | : Jeffrey A Engel |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 375 |
| Release | : 2009-06-30 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674027046 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674027043 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cold War at 30,000 Feet by : Jeffrey A Engel
Download or read book Cold War at 30,000 Feet written by Jeffrey A Engel and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a gripping story of international power and deception, Engel reveals the "special relationship" between the United States and Great Britain. As allies, they fought Communism; as rivals, they clashed over which would lead the Cold War fight. In the quest for sovereignty and hegemony, Engel shows that one important key was airpower, which created jobs, forged ties with the developing world, and ensured military superiority, ultimately affecting forever the global balance of power.
