Massive Retaliation

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Abstract:

Contents The Truman Administration The Eisenhower Years The effectiveness of massive retaliation Korea 1950, Indochina 1954, Quemoy-Matsu 1954, 1958, Suez 1956, Hungary 1956, Lebanon 1958, Criticism of massive retaliation, Arms control, Conclusion.

Author(s):
Barlow, Keith A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Monograph
Pagination:
0080

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4_Logistics
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY STRATEGY, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS, COLD WAR, ARMS CONTROL, DETERRENCE, FOREIGN AID, LIMITED WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*MASSIVE RETALIATION
Report Date:
1972 Mar 08