15 minutes : General Curtis LeMay and the countdown to nuclear annihilation
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2011.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780312611569
Physical Desc
x, 372 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Public Library - Adult Section | 355.02 Keene, L. | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2011.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780312611569
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-351) and index.
Description
Presents an account of how America was nearly decimated during the Cold War by atomic weapons, drawing on previously classified documents to reveal a sequence of foiled operations, near-misses, and nuclear weapon testing accidents.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Cold War.
LeMay, Curtis E.
Nuclear warfare -- United States -- Prevention -- History -- 20th century.
Nuclear weapons -- Government policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Operational readiness -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
United States -- Military policy.
LeMay, Curtis E.
Nuclear warfare -- United States -- Prevention -- History -- 20th century.
Nuclear weapons -- Government policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Operational readiness -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
United States -- Military policy.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Keeney, L. D. (2011). 15 minutes: General Curtis LeMay and the countdown to nuclear annihilation . St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Keeney, L. Douglas. 2011. 15 Minutes: General Curtis LeMay and the Countdown to Nuclear Annihilation. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Keeney, L. Douglas. 15 Minutes: General Curtis LeMay and the Countdown to Nuclear Annihilation St. Martin's Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Keeney, L. Douglas. 15 Minutes: General Curtis LeMay and the Countdown to Nuclear Annihilation St. Martin's Press, 2011.
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