"A new kind of war" : America's global strategy and the Truman Doctrine in Greece / Howard Jones.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-316) and index.

Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Holding the Line in Greece -- 2 The Truman Doctrine and the Beginnings of Global Strategy -- 3 The Need for American Military Assistance -- 4 The Call for American Combat Troops -- 5 The Decision to Extend Operational Advice -- 6 The Joint U46;S46; Military Advisory and Planning Group -- 7 Corollaries of a Global Strategy -- 8 The Greek Children -- 9 Toward the Spring Offensive of 1948 -- 10 Grammos and Vitsi -- 11 The Communists39; Peace Offensive -- 12 D233;nouement -- 13 34;On All Fronts34; -- Appendix I46; Message of the President of the United States44; March 1244; 1947 -- Appendix II46; Public Law 7544; May 2244; 1947 -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Illustrations -- Last Page.

In the aftermath of World War II, civil war erupted in Greece between Western-orientated government forces and Communist rebels. The Truman administration subsequently became heavily involved in the internal conflict, including the establishment of an American military presence on Greek soil and regular arms shipments. This early containment policy, focusing on Greece as a crucial outpost in the Mediterranean arena, was symbolic of "America's Commitment to Free World Principles", and her fear that the Soviet's ultimate goal was world domination. This text explores the issues surrounding these events.

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