From Hiroshima to Hypersonics: Evolution of Nuclear Strategy

From the ashes of Hiroshima to the dawn of hypersonic missiles, the story of nuclear strategy is one of fear, calculation, and evolving restraint. This book charts the transformation of atomic warfare thinking over eight decades—from the early dominance of massive retaliation to modern concepts of precision deterrence and second‑strike assurance. Through declassified strategy papers, diplomatic ac...