The Strategic Illusion

This book explores the evolution of the Singapore strategy within the context of British imperial defence policy between the World Wars. It examines the construction and defence of the Singapore naval base, which was intended to be a keystone of British defence policy in the Far East. The narrative delves into the strategic assumptions and decisions made by British military planners, the implications for Australia and New Zealand, and the eventual collapse of this strategy during World War II. The work provides a detailed analysis of the political and military considerations that shaped the defence policies of the time.

Published 1981

Binding of book is intact. Slight foxing on front and back covers. Front cover has tears, creases, scratches, stains, and fraying of edges. Back cover has sticker or tape shadows, fraying of edges, scratches, creases, and tears. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Slight tanning and moderate foxing on top and fore edges. Some foxing on bottom edge. Heavy foxing and pencil markings on insides of covers. Slight foxing on certain pages, clean of annotations across pages. Slight tanning around margins of pages. Several waterstains on top and fore edge, with few waterstains on insides of covers and certain pages.

Condition: Well Read