Unlikely Diplomats: The Canadian Brigade in Germany, 1951-64
Author:   Isabel Campbell
Publisher:   University of British Columbia Press
ISBN:  

9780774825634


Pages:   268
Publication Date:   19 November 2013
Format:   Hardback
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Unlikely Diplomats: The Canadian Brigade in Germany, 1951-64


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In 1951, Canada sent troops to western Europe to support its NATO allies. The brigade helped Canada establish its international status. In private, however, Canadian officials and military leaders expressed grave doubts about NATO’s strategies and operational plans. Despite these reservations, they sent military families overseas and implemented personnel policies that permanently changed the distribution of the defence budget and the character of the Canadian Army. By exposing the hidden agendas that pushed NATO’s members in different directions even as they presented a united front, this original account of the evolution of the Canadian Army – from a small training cadre to a truly national force – offers a new perspective on military policy and diplomacy in the Cold War era.

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Author:   Isabel Campbell
Publisher:   University of British Columbia Press
Imprint:   University of British Columbia Press
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9780774825634


ISBN 10:   0774825634
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   19 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction 1 The German Problem and Canada's Fight for an Independent Voice,1919-46 2 Canada's Vision for Germany and Europe, 1946-49 3 Canada and the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949-64 4 The Troop Experience in Germany, 1951-64 5 The Regular Force Expands and Represents Canada, 1949-64 6 The Strategy of Deterrence and Plans for the Canadian Brigade, 1948-64 Conclusion Notes; Bibliography; Index

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Isabel Campbell is a military and naval historian with the Directorate of History and Heritage, National Defence Headquarters.

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