Tells the full and inside story of Anglo-American nuclear relations from 1957 to 1962. Based on a detailed analysis of newly-declassified documents, this book examines such critical issues as British nuclear targeting of the Soviet Union and the cancellation of the Blue Streak missile.

The historical setting; Bermuda and the negotiation of the Thor Agreement; the restoration of nuclear collaborations; British nuclear strategy and co-ordination with the USA; the politics of the Blue Streak programme; the strategy of nuclear test limitations; strategy and weapon systems - the V-Bombers, Thor, Blue Steel and air defence; strategy and weapon systems - Skybolt and Polaris; Britain, the Kennedy administration and national deterrants; the Skybolt crisis; British nuclear strategy, France and the Nassau Meeting.

`carefully researched study ... This is an instructive book ... I found the subject fascinating, not only as a student of history; other readers will surely find it equally interesting' Army Quarterly and Defence Journal `important study ... It adds an important dimension to an understanding of the Anglo-American special relationship' International Affairs `This book, the product of research in both British and American archives, demonstrates his enormous expertise in this subject ... it is a tribute to Dr Clark's skill that he has made the work such an enjoyable read ... This book offers sound research and new insights for students of Anglo-American nuclear diplomacy.' Political Studies `Clark provides a survey that, with admirable precision, sets out to supplement and revise existing literature on the subject. Throughout the book, Clark's carefully reasoned and balanced approach lead to a convincing description that places new archival discoveries in the context of traditional scholarly debates. It is a tribute to his clarity that he renders a complex and technical subject so readibly comprehensible. By exposing new material, Clark has cut a bold stroke into conventional accounts of this topic.' The Round Table Book Reviews `This book is a wealth of information in regards to the scope of topics which are all linked to Anglo-American nuclear relations ... highly recommended book ... It will surely be essential reading if the "special relationship" is to be correctly understood. And although it is wide in scope, it is judicious in content; a balance rarely found in books these days.' Contemporary Security Policy `To Clark's credit, he does not lose sight of the wood for the trees, which is easily done in this in-depth sort of study. Moreover, he relates his detailed analysis to the wider contexts which shaped events ... This is a thoroughly researched account, drawing on American as well as British archives. If it does not revolutionise our understanding of the events covered, it adds detail and offers new interpretations ... this book is an important contribution to the literature ... anyone interested in post-War British defence policy and Anglo-American relations will read it with profit.' Millennium