CLARET - The Nature of War and Diplomacy Special Operations in Borneo 1963 - 1966

摘要

Britain was economically devastated by World War II. Consequently, she reducedthe size of her Army and its presence abroad in order to reap the benefits of the hard won peace. She relied on nuclear deterrence and depended upon the projection of her military forces abroad to secure her national interests. Seventy-three percent of Britains battalions were committed to maintaining the new world order.