JOURNAL ARTICLE

Securing the Continental Skies: The Development of North American Air Defence Co-operation, 1945-1958.

  • Published In: Canada's History, 2025, v. 105, n. 5. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sayle, Timothy Andrews 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Matthew Paul Trudgen's study of Canada-United States cooperation in air defense, culminating in the establishment of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Trudgen explores the intricate diplomatic, strategic, and political factors that influenced this collaboration, beginning in the post-Second World War era and highlighting the impact of the Korean War on air defense priorities. The study emphasizes the complexities surrounding Canadian sovereignty concerns and the negotiations between the two nations, particularly during the controversial approval of NORAD under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. Trudgen's research draws from extensive archival sources, providing a detailed yet accessible account of this significant historical development. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Canada's History. 2025/10, Vol. 105, Issue 5, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1920-9894
  • Accession Number:187872822
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