Harold Wilson22 February 1966
The Defence Review sets out plans to reduce overseas commitments while retaining a limited East of Suez role.
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The Defence Review sets out plans to reduce overseas commitments while retaining a limited East of Suez role.
Healey publishes a defence review aimed at reducing commitments and modernising strategy.
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