Churchill, America and Vietnam, 1941-45

<p>Put in the wider context of British imperial and diplomatic aims in 1941-1945, the book clarifies the importance of Vietnam to Britain's regional objectives in Southeast Asia; concluding that Churchill was willing to sacrifice French colonial interests in Vietnam for his all-important 'special relationship' with the United States.</p>

History

T.O. Smith

Americas

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

<p>British foreign policy towards Vietnam illustrates the evolution of Britain's position within world geopolitics, 1943-1950. It reflects the change of the Anglo-US relationship from equality to dependence, and demonstrates Britain's changing association with its colonies and with the other European imperial spheres within Southeast Asia.</p>

Britain and the Origins of the Vietnam War: UK Policy in Indo-China, 1943-50 (Global Conflict and Security since 1945)

The Vietnam War and Indian independence devastated British policy towards Asia. The Labour Government failed to understand its commitments. Yet some senior British officers were prepared to work alongside Asian nationalism in order to secure British interests. This created a radical local fusion of imperial, diplomatic and humanitarian policies.

Vietnam and the Unravelling of Empire: General Gracey in Asia 1942-1951

Europe

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Books by T.O. Smith

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Churchill, America and Vietnam, 1941-45

Britain and the Origins of the Vietnam War: UK Policy in Indo-China, 1943-50 (Global Conflict and Security since 1945)

Vietnam and the Unravelling of Empire: General Gracey in Asia 1942-1951