The Strategy of Massive Retaliation in the Seventies

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Abstract:

The purpose of the essay is to examine the feasibility of the nation adopting the strategy of massive retaliation as its principal defensive strategy for the 1970's. A comparison is made between the conditions and circumstances of the 1950's and the 1970's. The essay concludes that the declaratory statement by Mr. Dulles on 12 January 1954, was never properly understood, publicized, nor implemented. Current trends toward retrenchment and the assumption of a low posture abroad indicate either a decrease in US interest and will abroad, a withdrawal to the Fortress America concept, or a return to a strategy related to that of massive retaliation.

Author(s):
Randles, Jack C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Funding Organization(s):
U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks , PA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Report
Publication Date:
1970 Nov 07
Pagination:
20

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
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Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
new york, united states, ussr, national security, communists, security, universities, foreign policy, nations, psychology, weapons, air power, cold war, developing nations, guerrilla warfare, international relations, nuclear weapons
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Update Date:
2023 Jan 27