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2007-03-28 12:32:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Mutually Assured Destruction. It meant that in a nuclear war where both sides fire (or even just one), everybody loses. Wars were often fought with the intent of gaining land; no gain in getting radioactive land.
2007-03-29 04:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by xwdguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutually Assured Destruction
2007-03-28 13:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by kman_905 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutual Assured Destruction.
Simply put, the doctrine that NEITHER side would start a nuclear war if they knew that BOTH sides would be destroyed. It was the justification for stockpiling more bombs, since each new bomb was "assurance" that if a sneak attack was launched by the other side, they would be more likely to be able to retaliate with enough force to "assure" the destruction of the aggressor.
2007-03-30 08:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by blktiger@pacbell.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋