Weeks, Stanley B. and Meconis, Charles A.
The Armed Forces of the USA In The Asia-Pacific Region - London and New York I.B. Tauris 1999 - xx,300 Pages 23x15 cm PB
Ever since Pearl Harbor brought the USA into the Pacific War, that country has been a dominant military power in Asia, challenged only by the former Soviet Union and China. This is an account of the US military stake in Asia.
Include Index, Notes, Appendix and Biliography.
For over half a century, since Pearl Harbor brought the US into the Pacific War, America has been a dominant military power in Asia, challenged only by the then Soviet Union and China. This is the first unclassified account of America's military stake and current defensive and offensive capacity in Asia. It analyzes the role of US armed forces in Asia, including deterrent nuclear forces, in the context of defense policy and strategy. The possible future of US forces in the region is considered, and the book also considers the views of Asian nations on America’s continuing presence.
1860644880
Armed Forces--Operational Readiness
Asia -- Military relations -- United States.
355.00973
The Armed Forces of the USA In The Asia-Pacific Region - London and New York I.B. Tauris 1999 - xx,300 Pages 23x15 cm PB
Ever since Pearl Harbor brought the USA into the Pacific War, that country has been a dominant military power in Asia, challenged only by the former Soviet Union and China. This is an account of the US military stake in Asia.
Include Index, Notes, Appendix and Biliography.
For over half a century, since Pearl Harbor brought the US into the Pacific War, America has been a dominant military power in Asia, challenged only by the then Soviet Union and China. This is the first unclassified account of America's military stake and current defensive and offensive capacity in Asia. It analyzes the role of US armed forces in Asia, including deterrent nuclear forces, in the context of defense policy and strategy. The possible future of US forces in the region is considered, and the book also considers the views of Asian nations on America’s continuing presence.
1860644880
Armed Forces--Operational Readiness
Asia -- Military relations -- United States.
355.00973