Western European Defence: Actions to be Taken in the Event of War

A file of memoranda discussing Western European defence, and actions to be taken in the event of war. The documents discuss whether the British contribution to Western European defence should be increased; whether they should commit a land force; British mobilisation capabilities; the moral necessity of defending Western Europe against Soviet aggression; American plans for the defence; and the potential problems posed by the British inability to simultaneously commit their forces to both Europe and the Middle East.