The Falklands, Politics and War

by G.M. Dillon

Overview

A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between political judgement, bureaucratic advice and military intelligence in the mismanagement of Britain's Falklands policy. The author argues that the Junta's responsibility for the invasion does not exonerate British decision-makers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333448663
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/27/1989
Edition description:	1989
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

A post-imperial problem; ministerial and cabinet politics; Falklands and lobby politics; the structure of crisis; war cabinet diplomacy; war cabinet military policy; the climax of conflict. Appendix: the price of victory.