Debates over nuclear deterrent

who had stopped sharing nuclear secrets with Britain

USA

what did Bevin famously say?

“ we’ve got to have this thing over here whatever it costs “

when was the start of the testing of atomic bombs

1952

when did the H bomb get tested

1957

who did Britain still lag behind

USA + USSR

what did concerns over the nuclear deterrent lead to

CND, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

how many people took part in the Aldermaston march + what year

1958, 8000

when did the US start sharing technology again

1958

what agreement was this under?

Mutual Defence Agreement

what British rocket project was abandoned + what year

Blue Streak , 1960

what was the rocket project replaced with?

US Polaris submarine system

what scepticism did this lead to?

Britain would have more nuclear weapons if they were dependent on the US