Anglo-German relations during the Labour governments,1964-70 : NATO strategy, détente and European integration / Terry Macintyre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macintyre, Terry, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Labour Party (Great Britain)--History--20th century.

Labour Party (Great Britain).

Great Britain--Foreign relations--Germany.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--Foreign relations--1964-1979.

Germany--Foreign relations--Great Britain.

Germany.

Germany--Foreign relations--1945-.

Great Britain--Politics and government--1964-1979.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 259 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Speaking at West Point in 1962, Dean Acheson observed that Britain had lost an empire and had still to find a new role. This book explains why, as Britain's Labour government contemplated withdrawal from east of Suez, ministers came to see that Britain's future role would be as a force within Europe and that, to this end, and to gain entry into the European Economic Community, a close relationship with the Federal Republic of Germany would be essential. This account of Anglo-German relations during the 1960s reveals insights into how both governments reacted to a series of complex issues and why, despite differences that might have led to strains, a good understanding was maintained. Its approach brings together material covering NATO strategy, détente and European integration. The main argument of the book is reinforced by material drawn from British and German primary sources covering the period as a whole, from interviews with some of Harold Wilson's key advisers and from newspaper reports, as well as from a wide range of secondary publications. The introduction of material from German sources adds to its authenticity. The book contributes to what we know about Cold War history, and should help to redefine some of the views about the relationship between Britain and Germany during the 1960s.

Contents:

9780719076008; 9780719076008; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Key events, October 1964 to June 1970; Abbreviations; Introduction; Anglo-German relations in 1964 - continuity or change?; Nuclear sharing in NATO:hardware or software?; The offset agreements and their impact on Anglo-German relations; Britain, Germany and the Harmel report; NATO nuclear strategy and the adoption of 'flexible response'; Britain, Germany and the Non-Proliferation Treaty; Détente, Ostpolitik and Anglo-German relations; Anglo-German relations and Britain's policy towards the European Economic Community

Conclusion Appendix 1: The Future Tasks of the Alliance - Report of the Council; Appendix 2: A Declaration on Europe; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Apr 2026).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781847796882

1847796885

9781781701485

1781701482

9781847792228

1847792227

OCLC:

818847328