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Weapons of Mass Destruction: Specters of the Nuclear Age

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224 pages

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The book explores the profound impact of nuclear weapons on civilization, beginning with their use in WWII. It examines the escalation of the atomic arms race, highlighting the U.S. development of approximately 70,000 nuclear bombs during the Cold War and the resulting geopolitical tensions with the Soviet Union. Key questions about the necessity of such an arsenal and the infrastructure that supported its creation are addressed. Accompanied by striking photographs, the narrative reveals the chilling evolution of warheads and delivery systems in the nuclear age.

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9780764354403

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2017, hardcover

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