Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century - The Policy and Diplomacy of Friendly Superpowers (Paperback)

The relationship between Britain and America has been one of the most important bilateral relationships the world has ever seen. This work covers the whole of the 20th century and employs selected historical detail to expose this complex relationship in its true light. Dobson rejects the claim that the US was ever hegemonical. He explores the special relationship between the two nations paying close attention to: World War I; inter-war economic relations; the Suez Crisis; Iran in the 1960s; Grenada in 1983; and the Gulf War. These events demonstrate that America has had to bargain with Britain, and not always get its own way. However, the two nations have co-operated in every major crisis from the Great War to the Gulf War, and together promoted liberal democracy and capitalism. This story reveals both more interdependence and conflict than has been recognized in the past. Nuclear, intelligence, defence and other links between the USA and Britain continue to this day, but the importance of the special relationship has diminished for both countries.