The Nuclear Crisis of 1979.
Abstract
This study is based on a hypothetical series of strategic events which lead to a very intense nuclear crisis during the summer of 1979. A parallel civil defense scenario sketches the U.S. civilian responses including an evacuation of the high risk areas. This response is part of a low-budget civil defense option requiring a rapid civilian mobilization over several weeks. Survival and recovery prospects are found to depend strongly on timely federal policies during the growing crisis. The aftermath of the crisis is analyzed for two outcomes: one which resolves the crisis peacefully and one which involves a large scale nuclear attack.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA022817
Entities
People
- William M. Brown