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fission bombs, fusion bombs, in the late 1950s "clean fusion" bombs.
aerial bombs, artillery shells, missile warheads, you name it they did it. (the DOD did want nuclear hand grenades and mortar shells, but the labs didn't quite get them that small.)
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What was the policy of the Massive Retaliation in the 1950's?
Announced US Policy, diected at the Soviet Union, that declared that the US could or would respond with the maximum number of nuclear weapons, if the United States (or key allies) was attacked with one or more nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union or any of its allies. It was designed to deter the Soviets from the use of nuclear weapons.
What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?
nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
Indian rank in nuclear weapons in world?
fifth rank in nuclear weapons
Does Egypt have nuclear weapons?
Egypt is not believed or suspected to have nuclear weapons, or a nuclear weapons program, at this time (May 2009). See Related Link for a discussion of the world's nuclear powers.
Nuclear weapons in World War 1?
There were no nuclear weapons in WW1. The nuclear bomb was not invented until WW2.
In 1950 which country had the most nuclear weapons?
From 1945 until the late 1970s or early 1980s the United States always had the most nuclear weapons. After then the USSR/Russia has had the most nuclear weapons.
Why was the period after 1950 especially dangers?
it was dangerous because both sides had nuclear weapons
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
Are nukes really nuclear weapons?
Yes, they are nuclear weapons.
Does Afghanistan have nuclear weapons?
NO. Afghanistan does not have nuclear weapons, nor did it have nuclear weapons at any time, nor has it been accused by other countries of having nuclear weapons. Afghanistan is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, for what that's worth.
What was the policy of the Massive Retaliation in the 1950's?
Announced US Policy, diected at the Soviet Union, that declared that the US could or would respond with the maximum number of nuclear weapons, if the United States (or key allies) was attacked with one or more nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union or any of its allies. It was designed to deter the Soviets from the use of nuclear weapons.
What Arab countries have nuclear weapons?
Pakistan has about 100 nuclear weapons.
Did they use nuclear weapons in the holocaust?
No, Nazi Germany had no nuclear weapons.
What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?
nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
