309 Cold War Weapons
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What happened after the Manhattan Project? Answer: The Cold War. What was that “war”? In the Cold War, the U.S. and USSR built vast arsenals of nuclear weapons and the systems needed to deliver them—ranging from intercontinental ballistic missiles to submarine-launched missiles and strategic bombers. These delivery systems formed the backbone of the nuclear arms race and the doctrine of deterrence.
Alex Gabbard
Alex Gabbard went off to college to study mechanical engineering but was drafted into the Vietnam conflict. After returning to college, he studied atomic physics and had a career doing research in civilian applications of energy at ORNL. He is now retired and enjoys restoring old cars and writing books. He has written many books about his interests in history and cars. He has published 37 books.