Nuclear Weapons and Their Effects - Brassey's Battlefield Weapons Systems & Technology Series Vol IV

"Nuclear Weapons are distinguished from the more conventional weapons of war, such as shells and small arms ammunition, by the widespread and devastating nature of their effects. Thus by their very nature and the sometimes irrational emotions that are stirred by their proposed use, the decision to use such weapons is taken from the hands of the Commanders and retained under political control. Nuclear weapons have been used twice in history, at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in strategic circumstances to end the war against Japan and save the massive casualties which would have resulted on both sides from an invasion of the Japanese mainland. Thus we have some idea of their effects against cities and civil populations but have as yet never been used against troops in the field. Likely effects have been assessed from live weapon testing and by using simulators. But although we have a fair knowledge of the effect on equipment and the physical and physiological effect on men, we have no experience of the effect on morale. We can safely assume it to be detrimental and severe." Ex military library stock so expect to see light wear and possible markings and annotations in the text. No Dust-jacket. Minor wear and marking. Some discolouration. Binder in good condition. Robust cards. Hinge action sound. Edges fairly clean and sharp. Quick flickthrough of text shows few marks other than initial library stamp. Initial page removed by library. Overall good condition. 1983 original edition. Please note that if there is an above image, it may be a stock photo and delivered item will match this text description. Prompt dispatch as standard. Many thanks for supporting independents.…