A Strategy For Terminating A Nuclear War

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Synopsis

Avoiding a nuclear war, or ending one if avoidance fails, is an important but relatively unexplored aspect of nuclear doctrine. Dr. Abt examines the feasibility of antagonists' agreeing to exclude their open cities from nuclear targeting and to replace strategic bombardment with retaliatory invasion to create less of a hair[1]trigger deterrent. Critical net assessments by U.S. strategists and the effects of such a strategy on the Soviet Union and on U.S. allies are considered, along with problems implementation might pose. The author contends that both deterrence and the potential for limiting damage are strengthened by pre-war plans for a nuclear ceasefire and stalemate short of holocaust.

Book details

Author:
Clark C Abt
ISBN:
9780429711589
Related ISBNs:
9780367008475, 9780429038334, 9780367158347
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
254
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-12-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1985
Copyright by:
Taylor & Francis 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government