Using government records, private letters and diaries and contemporary media sources, this book examines the key themes affecting the relationship between Britain and the Dominions during the Second World War, the Empire's last great conflict. It asks why this political and military coalition was ultimately successful in overcoming the challenge of the Axis powers but, in the process, proved unable to preserve itself. Although these changes were inevitable the manner of the evolution was sometimes painful, as Britain's wartime economic decline left its political position exposed in a changing post-war international system.

Auteur

Andrew Stewart is a Lecturer in Defence Studies, King's College London (at the Joint Services Command and Staff College).

Contenu

Introduction: A Special Relationship
A Great Experiment
War Again
Controlling the Alliance
Standing Alone
Coalition United
Pacific Test
The 'First' Dominion
Rupture?
Holding the Imperial Line
Private Anzac Club
Family Council
Losing an Empire
Conclusion: Brave New World