Conflict Over Convoys examines the Battle of the Atlantic from the perspective of Anglo-American diplomacy, deepening our understanding of Allied strategy, British industrial decline, and operations TORCH and OVERLORD. Britain's dependence on American ships and logistical support created controversy over the control of military strategy; victory in the Atlantic eventually allowed America to dominate Allied logistics diplomacy. Conflict Over Convoys shows how these tensions reflect the decline of British hegemony and America's rise to global influence.
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"...this book is solid and well researched....Smith has used a wealth of private and public sources, mostly British, but many American as well, to buttress his story. He well illustrates the logistical problems of the alliance and the interaction between civilians and the military in achieving hard-fought consensus over military strategy during the war." The Journal of American History
"I highly recommend the book as a significant contribution to both military history and the history of the Second World War, its wide scope highlights a number of subjects....Smith's excellent footnotes and comprehensive bibliography will provide scholars with a valuable guide to future studies." Keith W. Bird, The Journal of Military History
"Overall this book is solid and well researched....Smith has used a wealth of private and public sources, mostly British but many American as well, to buttress his story. He well illustrates the logistical problems of the alliance and the interaction between civilians and the military in acieving hard-fought consensus over military strategy during the war." Richard W. Fanning, Journal of American History
"...Smith has made an important contribution to our knowledge of numerous aspects of the World War II Grand Alliance." Mark A. Stoler, American Historical Review
"I highly recommend the book as a significant contribution to both military history and the history of the Second World War, its wide scope highlights a number of subjects....Smith's excellent footnotes and comprehensive bibliography will provide scholars with a valuable guide to future studies." Keith W. Bird, The Journal of Military History
"Overall this book is solid and well researched....Smith has used a wealth of private and public sources, mostly British but many American as well, to buttress his story. He well illustrates the logistical problems of the alliance and the interaction between civilians and the military in acieving hard-fought consensus over military strategy during the war." Richard W. Fanning, Journal of American History
"...Smith has made an important contribution to our knowledge of numerous aspects of the World War II Grand Alliance." Mark A. Stoler, American Historical Review
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Conflict Over Convoys examines the Battle of the Atlantic from the perspective of Anglo-American diplomacy, deepening our understanding of Allied strategy, British industrial decline, and operations TORCH and OVERLORD.Britain's dependence on American ships and logistical support created controversy over the control of military stategy; victory in the Atlantic eventually allowed America to dominate Allied logistics diplomacy. Conflict Over Convoys shows how these tensions reflect the decline of British hegemony and America's rise to global influence.
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The task of examining Britain's effort to maintain strategic dominance despite logistical dependence upon Franklin Roosevelt and the United States begins with an assessment of Britain's shipping situation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shipping allocations, tonnage replacement, logistics diplomacy, cargo shortages, logistical dependence, merchant shipping management, repair congestion, shipping discussions, shipping usage, shipping glut, merchant shipping capacity, shipping assistance, civilian cargoes, import programming, importing departments, priority cargoes, logistical independence, shipping aid, civilian logistical, civilian imports, shipping availabilities, shipping availability, importing capacity, civilian logistics, shipping negotiations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Atlantic, Middle East, North Africa, Indian Ocean Area, West Coast, North America, Prime Minister, United Kingdom, Ministry of Food, Ministry of Shipping, Pearl Harbor, Casablanca Conference, East Coast, United Nations, War Cabinet, First World War, Second Front, General Somervell, Import Executive, Ministry of Transport, War Office, South America, Soviet Union, East Africa New!
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The task of examining Britain's effort to maintain strategic dominance despite logistical dependence upon Franklin Roosevelt and the United States begins with an assessment of Britain's shipping situation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shipping allocations, tonnage replacement, logistics diplomacy, cargo shortages, logistical dependence, merchant shipping management, repair congestion, shipping discussions, shipping usage, shipping glut, merchant shipping capacity, shipping assistance, civilian cargoes, import programming, importing departments, priority cargoes, logistical independence, shipping aid, civilian logistical, civilian imports, shipping availabilities, shipping availability, importing capacity, civilian logistics, shipping negotiations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Atlantic, Middle East, North Africa, Indian Ocean Area, West Coast, North America, Prime Minister, United Kingdom, Ministry of Food, Ministry of Shipping, Pearl Harbor, Casablanca Conference, East Coast, United Nations, War Cabinet, First World War, Second Front, General Somervell, Import Executive, Ministry of Transport, War Office, South America, Soviet Union, East Africa New!
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- The U-Boat Wars: 1916-1945 (An Owl Book) by John Terraine on 4 pages
- The Collapse of British Power by Correlli Barnett in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Winston S. Churchill: Challenge of War 1914-1916 by Martin Gilbert in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- History of World War I by A J P Taylor in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Flap
- Shipbuilding in Britain, Mainly Between Two World Wars by Leslie Jones in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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- Allies and Adversaries: The Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Grand Alliance, and U.S. Strategy in World War II by Mark. Stoler in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Bitter Rehearsal: British and American Planning for a Post-War West Indies by Charlie Whitham in Back Matter
- Transition of Power: Britain's Loss of Global Pre-eminence to the United States, 1930-1945 by Brian J. C. McKercher in Back Cover
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