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Title: Civil defense: a deterrent to nuclear war. Student essay

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6587029

Nuclear war has been feared by the entire world since the end of World War II. Since the early 1960s, the Soviet Union has been continually improving both its capability to wage nuclear war and, more important, to protect its population. Population protection or civil defense is the principal issue discussed, with emphasis on Soviet accomplishments and fluctuation of US policy. This issue is discussed from the viewpoint of many noted authors. The conclusion reached indicates that there can be deterrence to nuclear war through civil protection. This conclusion is reinforced with the efforts of the Soviets and the gains made by the US over the past three years.

Research Organization:
Army War Coll., Carlisle Barracks, PA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6587029
Report Number(s):
AD-A-118890/3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English