A Chronology of European Security and Defence 1945-2006 is a unique and authoritative source of reference for all those with an interest in European defence and security over the last 60 years. An extensively annotated chronology, the book offers a blow-by-blow account of the events that have shaped the Europe of today. The book carefully places each event in context, explaining what happened, where, when, and why. Month-by-month, year-by-year Europe's recent past is laid out and explained. With its accessible layout, rich detail, and balanced analysis, the book will be essential reading and reference for scholars, students, policy-makers and policy-analysts alike.

Introduction About the Author How the Chronology Works Abbreviations and Acronyms Part I: 1945-1949 The Formative Years Part II: 1950-1959 The Long Haul Part III: 1960-1969 The Dawn of Reason Part IV: 1970-1979 The Lukewarm Peace Part V: 1980-1989 Countdown to Freedom Part VI: 1990-1999 The Strategic Vacation Part VII: 2000-2006 A Brave New Century? Sources Index

Julian Lindley-French , Professor of Military Operational Science at the Netherlands Defence Academy