The lessons of history remind us of the dangers of nuclear arsenals from "summary" of At the Abyss by Thomas C. Reed
Throughout the course of human history, there have been countless lessons that serve as stark reminders of the grave dangers posed by the existence of nuclear arsenals. The mere mention of Hiroshima and Nagasaki instantly evokes memories of the devastating power of these weapons, forever altering the course of warfare and global politics. The images of mushroom clouds rising ominously over cities serve as chilling reminders of the catastrophic consequences that can arise from the use of nuclear weapons. The Cold War era further solidified the notion that nuclear arsenals are not simply tools of deterrence, but rather ticking time bombs that could potentially spell the end of civilization as we know it. The tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union, with both sides possessing enough nuclear firepower to annihilate each other several times over, created a precarious balanc...
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