The Long Shadow of World War II: The Legacy of the War and its Impact on Political and Military Thinking since 1945 [Hardcover]

2020 marks 75 years since the end of World War II, yet even as the war slips from living memory, its legacies continue to influence current political and military thinking.This anthology will analyze these legacies for a number of countries and regions including China, Russia, the United States, the Near East, and Germany illustrating in detail how World War II is not merely a historical event, but a defining moment for current military and political thinking around the globe. This book will therefore be of interest for those interested in history, but also political and military decision makers, and followers of current political and military affairs.Experts analyse the impact of World War II on individual countries and regions, and how its legacy continues to shape political and military thinking.Multi-author volume bringing together contributors from around the world to offer their perspectives on the global legacies of World War II.Published in association with the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research.With the 75th anniversary of the end of the war and the 80th anniversaries ongoing, interest in World War II remains high. The accuracy of the accounts and analysis makes this a valuable resource not only for historians but also for international political analysts. ...offers readers an original and provocative tour d'horizon of the effects of [WW2] on the political and military thinking of many states around the world. This thought-provoking book provides policy makers, senior military leaders, and the general reader alike with an easy-to-understand analysis of how the collective memories of World War II continue to influence international and regional relations between states. As with any compilation work, the tone and style of the writing changes between authors with each new chapter. However, the various approaches create a harmonious narrative akin to an experienced jazz band, where each musician enjoys his/her moment in the spotlight while lc