Nick McCamley
Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783030101
- author:
- Nick McCamley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 281
- Dimensions:
- 23.24 x 15.75 x 2.31 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Nuclear Warfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The secret defence structures built by the West during the Cold War years are revealed in this fascinating account. A vast network of radar stations stretched across North America and the north Atlantic, from Alaska to Canada and the UK's North Yorkshire moors. At the heart of this system was a massive underground control center beneath Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado. This book explores the lesser-known bunkers built for key government officials, including the Raven Rock alternate war headquarters and the Greenbrier bunker for the US Senate and House of Representatives. In Canada, the Ottawa 'Diefenbunker' and regional government bunkers are also examined. The UK's secret radars, Regional War rooms, and hardened underground seats of government are also covered in detail. The book delves into the lesser-known aspects of these defence structures, including those built by local authorities and public utilities. With its unique blend of history and technical insight, this account provides a comprehensive understanding of the Western world's passive defence during the Cold War era.
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