answersLogoWhite

0

The D.E.W. line is the "Distant Early Warning" Line. It was a means of offering the earliest possible warning of inbound attacks coming over the top of the earth at the north from Russia/U.S.S.R. during the Cold War era following WWII.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How many distant early warning surveillance radar stations were set up along the dew line in Alaska?

a bunch...


What was the purpose of dew line?

The Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line was a system of radar stations established during the Cold War to detect incoming Soviet bombers and missiles approaching North America. Its primary purpose was to provide early warning of potential aerial attacks, thereby enhancing the defense capabilities of the United States and Canada. The line extended across the Arctic, from Alaska to Greenland, and played a crucial role in North American air defense strategy during the 1950s and 1960s.


What does DEW stand for?

Dew can refer to: * Dew, condensation of water * Distant Early Warning Line, or DEW Line, a network of radar stations * Mountain Dew, a caffeinated soft drink * Dew Process, a record label * Directed-energy weapons, a type of weapons


What state is near the International Date Line?

ALASKA because some of alaska touchs the date line


What longitude line is near nassau?

Alaska


What is a good cruise line that goes to Alaska?

I am planning on taking a cruise next summer. I would like to go to Alaska. Is there a recommended cruise line What is a good cruise line that goes to Alaska


What happened in DEW LINE?

The Distant Early Warning or DEW Line were radar stations in the Northern Arctic region. These radars were established during the Cold War to detect Soviet bombers.


What is the DEW line?

Stretching 3000 miles from Alaska, all within the Arctic Circle, to Baffin Island. it was an integrated collection of 'Distant Early Warning' surveillance RADAR and other equipment to warn the US against attack from a foreign power;


What is the line of longitude that represents Alaska?

International Date Line


What key line of longitude line is located near Homer?

The International Date Line is located near Homer, Alaska.


Why do some dogs have dew claws front and back?

Dew claws on the back legs are rarer but not unusual. All dogs have atleast two dew claws unless they are removed. They serve no functional purpose and are just primitive digits.


Where is the denali fault line?

The Denali Fault line is located in Alaska.