Wars of the Cold War: Campaigns and Conflicts 1945-1990

by David Stone

The 'Cold War' was a period of specific international tension during which, although no anticipated 'Third World War' took place, saw many wars, conflicts and armed disputes around the world, often but not always sponsored, overtly or covertly, by the rival poles of Communist Russia and capitalist America. This extensive and authoritative volume presents all the major wars of the period: Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Gulf; the uprisings and revolts in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, during the 'retreat from empire'; and even the skirmishes, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, in a form that is suitable both for reading and for reference. Indeed, it is a book that meets a major need for historians, students and professionals working in the field of international current affairs and modern history.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

David John Anthony Stone is an established military author and historian and a former British army officer. Most of his books on various aspects of military conflict have been written and published since he retired from active military duty in 2002, including several studies on the Prussian and German armies throughout the course of history: an area in which his particular expertise is today acknowledged both in the UK and abroad.

Reviews

[Elisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read a few chapters of this book, 7-9, covering the wars in Malaya, Indochina and Vietnam. From the impression I gained from those three fairly long excerpts I think it is a highly informative text although dry at times. I think I would enjoy reading the whole book at one point. For anyone who doesn't know a great deal about the actual battles of the Cold War, at least those beyond the tensions between the USSR and America, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, this is an ideal place to start.