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During World War II, the United States did not consider using nuclear weapons against Germany. The focus was primarily on defeating Germany through conventional military means.

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Did they use nuclear weapons in the holocaust?

No, Nazi Germany had no nuclear weapons.


Which country first used nuclear chemical for war?

Chemical weapons were first used in war by Germany in WW1.Nuclear weapons were first used in war by the US in WW2.


What Arab countries have nuclear weapons?

Pakistan has about 100 nuclear weapons.


Why did the Soviets make nuclear weapons?

The U.S developed nuclear weapons to scare the Japanese and end world war 2 for the Americans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wrong! Actually the U.S. developed nuclear weapons in WW2 in an arms race with the supposed Nazi Germany project to do the same. Unknown to us, the German project soon stalled and concentrated on reactors not bombs. When Germany surrendered in spring 1945 the U.S. project continued as it was so close to finishing. In August the only 2 nuclear bombs used in war were dropped on Japan, prompting their surrender and ending the war. They were developed to defend against a possible German threat but got used against Japan to end the war. After the war, development slowed but was prompted by fears of the expansion of Soviet Communism. Development accelerated again after the USSR's 1949 test of their first nuclear bomb, causing an extended arms race.


Did the Cuban Missile Crisis which almost lead to war occurred when East Germany helped Cuba build offensive nuclear weapons in Cuba?

No, the USSR not East Germany.

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Why were nuclear weapons created?

As a defense against the possibility that Nazi Germany would create them.


Did they use nuclear weapons in the holocaust?

No, Nazi Germany had no nuclear weapons.


Why were nuclear weapons devoloped?

Defense against possibility of Nazi Germany possibility building them first.


What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?

Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.


Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?

the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan


What is an antinuke?

An antinuker is a person who is against the concept of making nuclear weapons.


How many nukes does Germany have?

They have no nuclear weapons


Why did east Germany not develop nuclear weapons?

East Germany did not develop nuclear weapons primarily due to its political and military alignment with the Soviet Union, which discouraged independent nuclear programs among its satellite states. Additionally, the East German government lacked the necessary resources, technological expertise, and industrial capacity to pursue a nuclear weapons program. The focus was instead on conventional military capabilities within the framework of the Warsaw Pact. Ultimately, East Germany's nuclear ambitions were further curtailed by international treaties and agreements against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.


Did Cuba threaten to release nuclear bomb?

No, Cuba never had control of a large amount of nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union placed them their in reaction to the US placing Nuclear weapons on West Germany, Greece, Turkey, and some pacific island. The US threatened a huge invasion or nuclear strike against Cuba after they discovered the Nuclear weapons in Cuba


Did Germany had nuclear weapons in the past?

No, but the US has stationed them there.


What was the purpose of nuclear and atomic weapons during World War 2?

The US wanted these weapons to be used against Germany, before they could use them against the Allies. However Germany was defeated with conventional weapons before these weapons were ready. So the US decided to use them on Japan as soon as they were ready, to end the war without having to invade Japan.


Was Germany involved in the making of nuclear weapons?

Germany did have a nuclear weapons project in WW2, but they had problems that prevented much progress. The program was scaled back by 1943 to just a long term nuclear reactor project intended to make power reactors after Germany won the war.