Nuclear Strategy Evolution
The development of hardened command and control bunkers by Soviet leaders in the 1970s revealed their belief in a potential victory in nuclear war, prompting a shift in U.S. strategy. Intelligence played a crucial role in shaping policies, moving from massive retaliation to targeted responses aimed at limiting destruction. The U.S. aimed to communicate to the Soviets that their underground facilities would not be safe, establishing a critical line in the sand regarding nuclear conflict.In this clip
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Inside the DIA, Episode 2: An Interview with DIA Historian Greg Elder
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