Possible roles of tactical nuclear weapons in maritime conflict. Possible roles of tactical nuclear weapons in maritime conflict
The possible roles that tactical nuclear weapons might play in future US-Soviet naval warfare are re-examined. Previous studies are reviewed as are the at-sea nuclear war-fighting capabilities of the two superpowers. Implications for US maritime strategy are also presented. 11 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6057103
- Report Number(s):
- LA-11552-MS; ON: DE89013728
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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