Chapter
The Evolution of Nuclear Weapons Strategy
06:49 - 12:33 (05:44)
The development of small, portable, yet powerful nuclear weapons kept the peace during the Cold War by deterring the use of larger bombs, leading to the current state of big long-range arsenals of approximately 1500 weapons held between the East and West.
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During the Cold War, the United States developed small, portable nuclear weapons like the Davy Crockett to use on the battlefield.
06:49 - 08:17 (01:28)
Summary
During the Cold War, the United States developed small, portable nuclear weapons like the Davy Crockett to use on the battlefield. These weapons were designed to counter the Soviet Union's large standing army, which could easily overwhelm traditional forces.
ChapterThe Evolution of Nuclear Weapons Strategy
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
During the Cold War, the U.S. developed mini-nukes to intimidate the Soviet Union and deter them from attacking.
08:17 - 10:40 (02:22)
Summary
During the Cold War, the U.S. developed mini-nukes to intimidate the Soviet Union and deter them from attacking. This led to a lesser-known arms race and a potential for devastating consequences.
ChapterThe Evolution of Nuclear Weapons Strategy
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
The East and West currently hold about 1500 weapons in their big long range arsenals, as small weapons have been disassembled and taken to bunkers where they sit today.
10:40 - 12:33 (01:52)
Summary
The East and West currently hold about 1500 weapons in their big long range arsenals, as small weapons have been disassembled and taken to bunkers where they sit today. Both sides agreed to ban small weapons because they feared terrorists and crazy people getting hold of them.