No historical event has exerted more influence on America’s post–World War II use of military force than the Anglo-French appeasement of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Informed by the supposed grand lesson of Munich–namely, that capitulating to the demands of aggressive dictatorships invites further aggression and makes inevitable a larger war–American presidents from Harry Truman through George W. Bush have relied on the Munich analogy not only to interpret perceived security threats but also to mobilize public opinion for military action.
In The Specter of Munich, noted defense analyst Jeffrey Record takes an unconventional look at a disastrous chapter in Western diplomatic history. After identifying the complex considerations behind the Anglo-French appeasement of Hitler and the reasons for the policy’s failure, Record disputes the stock thesis that unchecked aggression always invites further aggression. He proceeds to identify other lessons of the 1930s more relevant to meeting today’s U.S. foreign policy and security challenges. Among those lessons are the severe penalties that foreign policy miscalculation can incur, the constraints of public opinion in a modern democracy, and the virtue of consistency in threatening and using force.
The Specter of Munich concludes that though today’s global political, military, and economic environment differs considerably from that of the 1930s, the United States is making some of the same strategic mistakes in its war on terrorism that the British and French made in their attempts to protect themselves against Nazi Germany. Not the least of these mistakes is the continued reliance on the
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Jeffrey Record is a professor of strategy and international security at the Air War College and is the author of numerous books, including Making War, Thinking History: Munich, Vietnam, and Presidential Uses of Force from Korea to Kosovo. He also has extensive Capitol Hill experience, having served as a professional staff member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He lives in Montgomery, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
FREE shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.1597970395.G
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # R03A-01650
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_435219356
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 4-I-1-0601
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Colorado's Used Book Store, Englewood, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Light edgewear to dust jacket, binding sound and pages unmarked. All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers. Seller Inventory # 403953
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minor shelf wear to binding. Text and images unmarked. Rear endpaper stuck to rear pastedown. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover. Seller Inventory # SPIROrecSOM
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Used - Very Good. 2006. Hardcover. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy. Very Good. Seller Inventory # SON000012771
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Fine. 1st Printing. Size: Large Octavo. Seller Inventory # 01099206
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 1157135
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1st printing of 1st edition, from a private collection. Superb condition, practically near fine. Tight and clean with unclipped dust jacket and sharp corners. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 289911
Quantity: 1 available