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Comparison of nuclear triad development in superpower states
Veselý, Lukáš ; Bříza, Vlastislav (advisor) ; Ludvík, Jan (referee)
Anotation This bachelor thesis deals with the comparison of the development of the nuclear triad of superpowers. Specifically, the thesis focuses on comparing the approach to the development of the individual legs of the triad of United States and the Soviet Socialist Republics during the Cold War. The work characterizes the development of individual weapon systems. The theory of nuclear deterrence and its influence on the formation of strategic nuclear doctrines of both powers are outlined. The thesis examines the relationship between mutual development of the doctrines of both states. Furthermore, the systems of one leg of the triad are compared in a given period and the relationship of their development is analyzed. In the final part, thesis interprets the acquired knowledge about the armament and doctrinal rivalry of the two superpowers in the bipolar world.
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Zbrojení v meziválečném Československu z hlediska hospodářské politiky
Pěchová, Hana ; Strecker, Ondřej (advisor) ; Seifert, Jan (referee)
The aim is to show how important was a phenomenon of arms during a very short period of time from an economic point of view. The individual chapters are discussed the effects of the most important events of the First Republic to develop defense industry and the connection between the Ministry of National Defense and the Czechoslovak arms companies. Particular attention is paid to the issue of arms export and I try to determine a degree of mutual interaction of arms export and the national economy. And especially after it began the full show of the new threat of global conflict and raised the question of whether to prefer a bigger reserve of weapons, ammunition and military equipment in view of losses of foreigner exchange , or vice versa.
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Analysis of Czechoslovak arms industry in the 30s of the 20th century
Lörinc, Drahoslav ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee)
This thesis deals with the issue of armament in the interwar Czechoslovak Republic, particularly in the thirties. This period was characterized by the economic crisis and the subsequent boom of the armament. During this short period, Czechoslovakia became one of the largest producers and exporters of arms. Individual chapters describe approximated methods of financing arms production and the impact of related government spending on the national economy. The thesis continues by monitoring the development of the arms industry until the dissolution of the Republic in 1938 and describing the structure of the defense industry and the most important Czechoslovak arms factories, which included Škoda Works and Zbrojovka Brno. The threat of Nazi Germany forced yearly increase of military expenditures, accelerated modernization of the Czechoslovak army, which started the boom of the armament. One chapter is also devoted to arms exports, its relevance and impact on the overall trade balance.
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The role of American car manufacturers in the German economy in the 30's of the 20th century
Tahovská, Anna ; Johnson, Zdenka (advisor) ; Fabianková, Klára (referee)
Bachelor thesis deals with the role of US subsidiaries of automotive companies in the revival of German national socialist economy in the 30's of the 20th century. Its aim is to clarify whether these companies have played a key role on the German car market. The thesis is chronically divided into three main parts. The first part deals with the blossom of the automotive industry in Germany and the US market in the 20's. It also describes the entry of US companies on the German market. The second part examines the automotive industry in Germany in 30's. It focuses on the major automobile manufacturers on the market and examines their role in the preparations for World War II. This section explains in particular the role of US subsidiaries and their role in the rearmament of Nazi Germany. It also deals with Volkswagen concept. The last part describes the position of car manufacturers during and immediately after World War II. The thesis proves the important role of US car manufacturers in the German economy in the 30's of the 20th century and exemplifies their role in the rearmament of Germany before and during World War II.
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