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American War Plans 1945-1950 examines the strategic thinking of US military planners in the immediate aftermath of World War II, when the Soviet Union's aggressive posture forced defence officials to confront the sobering prospect of armed conflict. This historical analysis traces how American military strategy evolved from late 1945 onwards as planners developed contingency plans and deterrence frameworks in response to growing Soviet threat perceptions. The work provides essential insight into the foundational thinking that shaped Cold War military doctrine, defence spending, and geopolitical positioning during a critical transitional period between total war and ideological standoff. Ideal for military history scholars, defence policy analysts, and readers interested in how institutional responses to perceived threats shaped the emerging bipolar world order.

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American War Plans 1945-1950 documents the strategic response of US military planners to Soviet aggression in the post-World War II period.

The work examines military planning during the crucial late 1945 onwards timeframe when Cold War tensions first emerged.

Published by Routledge, a respected academic press specialising in military and defence history titles.

Provides detailed analysis of how perceived Soviet threat led American military strategists to develop new deterrence and contingency plans.

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Release Date
30 April 1996
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13 February 2007

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