Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Ojserkis, Raymond P., 1969–
Beginnings of the Cold War arms race : the Truman administration and the U.S. arms
build-up / by Raymond P. Ojserkis.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0–275–98016–2 (alk. paper)
1. United States—Military policy. 2. Military readiness—United States—History—
20th century. 3. Arms race—History—20th century. 4. United States—Foreign
relations—1945–1953. 5. Cold War. I. Title.
UA23.O43 2003
355 .033573 09044—dc21 2003044215

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Copyright 2003 by Raymond P. Ojserkis

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2003044215

ISBN: 0-275-98016-2

First published in 2003

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