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The Prompt and Delayed Effects of Nuclear War

The prompt effects of nuclear weapons are the basis for the size of U.S. strategic forces. The delayed effects are equally great, ensuring that these forces remain a more than ample deterrent

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 241 Issue 1This article was originally published with the title “The Prompt and Delayed Effects of Nuclear War” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 241 No. 1 (), p. 35
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0779-35