Simons, Graham M
The Secret US Plan to Overthrow the British Empire: War Plan Red
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526712028
- author:
- Simons, Graham M
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Frontline Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 15.75 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Secret U.S. Plan to Overthrow the British Empire War Plan Red by Graham M. Simons explores a pivotal moment in modern history when the United States considered whether to adopt an imperialist path or maintain its isolationist stance. Following World War I, the US drew up War Plan Red, a scheme to invade Canada and the Caribbean, aiming to draw the Royal Navy into North American waters and neutralize it. However, as the decade progressed, it became clear that this approach would not yield a decisive victory for the British Empire. In response, the US military established an intelligence-gathering machine in London, which later expanded its operations to gather information across multiple continents. The intersection of US and British interests during World War II raises questions about the nature of their relationship: were they allies or spies? This book delves into the complexities of this period, shedding light on the clandestine activities that shaped the course of modern history.
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