Winning the Unthinkable War.

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to assess the strategic importance of Soviet civil defense in nuclear war. Based on unclassified information, this analysis contrasts US and Soviet views on nuclear war, examines Soviet war-survival preparations, and identifies some implications of these programs. Finally, recommendations for maintaining the strategic balance are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075442

Entities

People

  • Joseph B. Boyce Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Civil Defense
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Deterrence
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Warfare
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Production
  • Protective Clothing
  • Second World War
  • Survival
  • Ussr
  • War
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies