The Strategy of Massive Retaliation in the Seventies

Abstract

The purpose of the essay is to examine the feasibility of the nation adopting the strategy of massive retaliation as its principal defensive strategy for the 1970's. A comparison is made between the conditions and circumstances of the 1950's and the 1970's. The essay concludes that the declaratory statement by Mr. Dulles on 12 January 1954, was never properly understood, publicized, nor implemented. Current trends toward retrenchment and the assumption of a low posture abroad indicate either a decrease in US interest and will abroad, a withdrawal to the Fortress America concept, or a return to a strategy related to that of massive retaliation.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 07, 1970
Accession Number
AD0775572

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  • Jack C. Randles

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  • United States Army War College

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