Jacobsen, Annie
Nuclear War: A Scenario
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911709596
- author:
- Jacobsen, Annie
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Torva
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 4 x 15.6 x 15.6 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The protocols for responding to a nuclear attack are a matter of life and death. In the event of a rogue state launching a nuclear missile at the Pentagon, the clock starts ticking with seconds to spare. As the situation unfolds, frantic calls are made over secure lines to confirm the worst, while armoured helicopters scramble to evacuate the chosen few to secure bunkers. The decision to launch a counter-attack is made within a tight six-minute window, based on partial information and with the knowledge that once a missile is launched, there is no going back. This book sheds light on the real-life procedures that govern the end of civilisation as we know it. Drawing on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts, it reveals the inner workings of the nuclear war scenario. The result is a gripping non-fiction thriller that also makes a powerful case for the need to rid ourselves of these world-ending weapons for ever. By exploring the protocols and procedures in place, this book provides a unique insight into the complexities of nuclear warfare. It is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear conflict and the urgent need for disarmament.
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