| ID | 117949 |
| Title Proper | Winston has gone mad |
| Other Title Information | Churchill, the British admiralty, and the rise of Japanese naval power |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Maurer, John H |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As Chancellor of the Exchequer during the late 1920s, Winston Churchill was at the center of British strategic decision making about how to respond to the naval challenge posed by Japan's rise as a rival sea power. Churchill downplayed the likelihood of war with Japan. The leadership of the Royal Navy disagreed: they saw Japan as a dangerous threat to the security of the British Empire. Examining this dispute between Churchill and the Admiralty highlights the awkward political, economic, and strategic tradeoffs confronting British leaders between the world wars. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 35, No.6; Dec 2012: p.775-797 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 35, No.6; Dec 2012: p.775-797 |
| Key Words | Churchill ; Britain between the World Wars ; Royal Navy ; Japanese Navy ; Strategic Assessments |