The Doomsday Machine
Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Daniel Ellsberg
The book reveals the author's experiences as a defense analyst and his role in shaping US nuclear strategy during the Cold War, exposing the dangerous policies and practices that could lead to accidental or intentional catastrophic nuclear war. It provides an insider's perspective on the ethical and strategic dilemmas of the era, including the lack of secure controls over the arsenal and the true nature of America's nuclear war plans.
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