Setting priorities in the age of austerity British, French, and German experiences

Examines the British, French, and German armies' approaches to accommodating significant budget cuts while attempting to sustain their commitment to full spectrum operations. Specifically, it looks at the choices these armies are making with respect to how they spend dwindling resources: What f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shurkin, Michael Robert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND Corporation 2013©2013, 2013
Online Access:
Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Britain
  • Scope of reductions
  • Force structure and doctrine
  • Approach to readiness
  • Conclusion
  • France
  • Scope of reductions
  • Force structure and doctrine
  • Approach to readiness
  • Conclusion
  • Germany
  • Scope of reductions
  • Doctrine and force structure
  • Approach to readiness
  • Conclusion
  • Includes bibliographical references