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‘Historical ‘lessons’ and discourse on defence in France, Germany, 1945-1990’,

Heuser, B. (1998) ‘Historical ‘lessons’ and discourse on defence in France, Germany, 1945-1990’,. Rethinking History, 3. pp. 199-237.

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Abstract/Summary

This article demonstrates how experiences of the same historical events (especially wars), but experienced from different angles, have led France and Germany to draw diametrically opposed lessons from them, which play key roles in the articulation of their defence postures and strategies.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Arts, Humanities and Social Science > School of Politics, Economics and International Relations > Politics and International Relations
ID Code:30458

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