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Anytime two or more countries try to out produce each other in a given type of weapon or in overall military capability (e.g. one country may concentrate mostly on building tanks while another may concentrate mostly on building aircraft, while yet another concentrates mostly on building their infantry capabilities - this would be an asymmetric arms race).
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoif you have two opponents who have arms in a literarally sense for armwrestling like (the nuclear weapons in cold war) is a potential arm race that breaks out if they start making use of their weapons
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∙ 8y agoIn today's world, an arms race, means an escalation in the production of weapons and or weapon systems. This is a costly "race", without a doubt. It also implies more research on better (deadlier ) weapons. It gives rise to more profits to defense industry profits.
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∙ 8y agoAn arms race is when two countries try to achieve the mightiest military. Examples would be like the USSR versus the US. The US won in the end.
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Arms race between Britain and Germany?
During World War 1, there was an arm race because there was war and that countries had to protect themselves, but in your question, yes there was an arm race between the British and Germany. I hope this has helped. I'm not a historian, you might have to look into that.
What led to duck and cover drills and bomb shelters in the United States during the Cold War?
arm race
Why was the growing military buildup in Europe prior to world war i a cause of concern?
Military expansion in Europe turned into an intense arm's race.
Which arm did the nazi wear armbands?
The left arm.
Who was general lee referring to when he said he has lost his left arm but you have lost your right arm?
It was when Stonewall Jackson was fatally wounded, having had his left arm amputated. Lee said "He has lost his left arm. But I have lost my right arm."
What race are Bedouins?
They are in the Arabic arm of Caucasions.
What makes your arm swell up from were you had surgry at when you race in motocross?
Probably arm pump. Don't overgrip on the bike and warm up before racing. Each bananas on race day
Arms race between Britain and Germany?
During World War 1, there was an arm race because there was war and that countries had to protect themselves, but in your question, yes there was an arm race between the British and Germany. I hope this has helped. I'm not a historian, you might have to look into that.
How did the nuclear arm race promote the red scare in the US?
(.Y.)
What is a arm race?
a battle between nations for advantage in the construction and growth
Did the arm's race start because of the allies?
The arm's race started because the United States wanted to have a stronger military than the Soviets. They did this because the Soviets made bombs that could destroy a whole city. The United States worried that the Soviets would try to come and destroy their military. So, scientist developed bigger bombs and missiles. The Soviets and United States made bombs and missiles to see who had the better bombs and missiles. That's how the arm's race began. Hint: If you pay attention to the words "arm's race", you can see that it states that they raced using their arm's.
Who won the arm race between America and Russia?
america won of course
Why was the European arm race a bad thing?
In an arms race, the activity of the other side begins determining one's behavior. And the results at the end of the race are from assertion and not analysis. The likelihood of war increases as an arms race picks up pace.
What is the meaning of the the term arm race?
a never-ending effort to acquire more and more weapons
What were the US's and Soveit Union's econonmic political and national security goals?
Both sides tried to keep the upper hand in weapon technology, that's why it was called an "arm's race." A Cold War means a Military Stand-off. An arm's race is needed to conduct a stand-off.
Arm race between America and Russia?
The arms race was a part of the Cold War. Both sides struggled to be supreme in terms of weapons and defenses against them. There was also the Space Race that took place during that time frame.
Why does a race car driver wear arm restraints?
To keep the driver's arms within the car to prevent flailing and cut down on the prospects of arm injury in the event of a rollover incident.
