Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
British government policy
|
| gptkbp:abolished |
National Service (conscription)
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:1957_Defence_White_Paper
|
| gptkbp:announced |
gptkb:Duncan_Sandys
April 1957 |
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:British_defence_policy
Military history of the United Kingdom 1957 in the United Kingdom |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:effect |
emphasis on missile technology
cancellation of many aircraft projects reduction in British Army size reduction in Royal Air Force size reduction in Royal Navy size shift to nuclear weapons |
| gptkbp:focus |
nuclear deterrence
abolition of National Service reduction of conventional forces |
| gptkbp:historicalName |
gptkb:Cold_War
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Defence Review 1957
|
| gptkbp:impact |
British aircraft industry contraction
end of many British military aircraft programs increased reliance on nuclear weapons reduction in British global military presence |
| gptkbp:officialName |
gptkb:Cmnd._124
|
| gptkbp:positionOfAnnouncer |
gptkb:Minister_of_Defence
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
Defence White Paper 1954
|
| gptkbp:successor |
1966 Defence White Paper
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dorset_Regiment
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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