This history of the diplomatic relations between Norway and the US begins with the Norwegian separation from Sweden, and carries through World Wars I and II, and into the Cold War. It traces the process by which the two countries, with established traditions of non- involvement in European wars, moved away from those traditions toward multilateral collective security roles in world affairs. Not a definitive work, but an introduction and overview. Well-annotated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Thompson presents a history of the changes in Norway's defense policy during the first fifty years following its independence from Sweden. Particular attention has been paid to the effects of the German occupation of 1940-1945 on the later development of the nation's defense policy. Thompson teaches history at Illinois Central College. The text is

This study examines Norway's place in the strategic policies of the Eisenhower administration. It is concerned, above all, with the operational level of American policy as expressed through the activities and war plans of government agencies and armed services. It sheds new light on US intelligence activities and cooperation with Norway and Nordic countries (including the U-2 incident); the evolution of US forward maritime strategy in the Atlantic; and on planning for strategic air operations in the event of war.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date student reference on the Cold War, offering expert coverage of all aspects of the conflict in a richly designed format, fully illustrated to give students a vivid sense of life in all countries affected by the war. ABC-CLIO is proud to announce the latest addition to its widely acclaimed legacy of historical reference works for students. Under the direction of internationally known expert Spencer Tucker, Cold War: A Student Encyclopedia captures the vast scope, day-to-day drama, and lasting impact of the Cold War more clearly and powerfully than any other student resource ever published. Ranging from the end of the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cold War: A Student Encyclopedia offers vivid portrayals of leading individuals, significant battles, economic developments, societal/cultural events, changes in military technology, and major treaties and diplomatic agreements. The nearly 1,100 entries, plus topical essays and a documents volume, draw heavily on recently opened Russian, Eastern European, and Chinese archives. Enhanced by a rich program of maps and images, it is a comprehensive, current, and accessible student reference on the dominant geopolitical phenomenon of the late-20th century.