| ID | 142647 |
| Title Proper | Super-weapons and subversion |
| Other Title Information | British deterrence by deception operations in the early cold war |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dylan, Huw |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines British deception operations in the early Cold War. It illustrates how, in the years before Britain could threaten atomic retaliation, Britain’s deception organisation, the London Controlling Section (LCS) was tasked with conducting operations to deter the USSR and China from starting a war or threatening British interests. It introduces a number of their ploys – some physical and military, others subversive and political. It argues that the LCS faced significant challenges in implementing its deceptions. Repeating the great strategic successes of the Second World War was extremely difficult; what remained for the Cold War were more limited deceptions. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 38, No.5; Aug 2015: p.704-728 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 38 No 5 |
| Key Words | Deterrence ; Deception ; British Intelligence ; London Controlling Section ; Directorate of Forward Plans |