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Americans had reason to fear a Soviet nuclear attack even without any specific event, since the US and the USSR were clearly established as ideological and political enemies, from 1945 until the fall of communism in 1990, however, there was one particular event which was more frightening than other events of the Cold War, and that was the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. That was the closest we ever came to an actual nuclear war.
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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
Are there neclear torpedo's?
Nuclear torpedos? Absolutely, both US and Soviets armed their attack subs with them. There were also nuclear depth charges, nuclear land mines, nuclear demolition charges, jeep carried recoilless rifles with nuclear warheads, nuclear artillery shells (from 16 inch naval shells down to standard 4 inch howitzer size), and probably many other things we can't even find out about.
What year was the last attack with nuclear weapons?
1945
What did many Americans practice in order to prepare for a nuclear attack?
Many Americans practiced duck-and-cover drills during the Cold War to prepare for a potential nuclear attack. These drills involved taking cover under desks or in designated safe areas to protect against the blast and fallout. Schools and communities often conducted these exercises to familiarize citizens, especially children, with emergency procedures. Additionally, some families built fallout shelters in their homes as a precautionary measure.
Why was the cold war a scary place to live in?
The cold war was a frightening time period to live in because there was no actual fighting between the Russians and the Americans. The scariness occurred from the tension between the two nations, and the anxiety of a potential nuclear war. A nuclear war would essentially end humanity, so many people lived in fear of the mass death and destruction that could occur. Both the Americans and the Russians did not want to be the first country to attack, yet they did not want to be attacked first. In this time period, the first country to launch a nuclear weapon would, in theory, suffer less civilian deaths because they would have destroyed more of the other country first. However, it is likely that if one country detected the other preparing to attack, a preventive attack would occur first, resulting mass destruction to both sides. This all caused a great deal of anxiety throughout the world, including parts of the Middle East and South American, where proxy wars between the Americans and Soviets occurred. An example of this is the Afghanistan-Russia war, in which the Americans secretly funded the Afghani's with money and weapons to fight the Russians. This resulted in the Soviets being too far in debt to compete with the Americans on a global scale, and lead to the end of the Cold War.
How did mad keep the soviets and Americans frome attacking?
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) deterred the Soviets and Americans from attacking each other by ensuring that any nuclear attack would result in catastrophic retaliation, leading to the annihilation of both countries. This concept created a balance of power and prevented either side from launching a nuclear first strike.
What was the general belief of Americans concerning the cold war?
Americans were afraid of a possible nuclear attack.
What was the purpose of the movie Duck and Cover?
The Duck and Cover was an early film meant to teach Americans what to do in case of a nuclear attack.
What was the general sentiment of Americans concerning the Cold War during 1950s?
. Americans were afraid of a possible nuclear attack.
What was the general belief of Americans concern in the cold war during the 1950s?
Americans were afraid of a possible nuclear attack.
What was the general belief of Americans concerning in the cold war during the 1950s?
Americans were afraid of a possible nuclear attack.
What was the cause of the cuban missile crisis?
Soviets were establishing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.
Why did Germany attack the Soviets?
For living space.
What was the general sentiments of Americans concerning the cold war during 1950s?
american were afraid of a possible nuclear attack
What was the general belief of Americans concerning the cold war during the 1950?
American was afraid of a possible nuclear attack
What happened in Nagasaki that involved Americans?
In august 9 1945, the Americans dropped a nuclear bomb over Nagasaki. That was the last attack in World War Two.
What was the general belief of American concerning the cold war during the 1950?
americans were afraid of a possible nuclear attack.......apex :)
