Routledge Tactical Nuclear Weapons: European Perspectives 2

Explore a critical period in Cold War history with Tactical Nuclear Weapons: European Perspectives: 2. This Routledge Library Edition examines the intense debates surrounding the introduction of a new generation of tactical nuclear weapons into Europe during the 1970s. As nuclear-weapon laboratories developed more advanced technology, the pressure to deploy these systems grew, creating significant geopolitical tension. This volume analyzes the complex shift in military strategy. While smaller and more accurate weapons might appear more humane or militarily efficient compared to high-yield tactical weapons, their deployment posed unique risks. The text investigates how these developments threatened to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare. For students of European history, international security, and military strategy, this book provides a detailed look at the era when the potential for disastrous consequences shaped global policy.