Includes bibliographical references (pages 466-476) and index.
Contents:
Prologue: The sword of Damocles -- Part I: Promethean fire. The destruction of Japan ; Touching infinity ; Brighter than a thousand suns ; A flash of lightning -- Part II: Forging a system. The charm of strategy ; Thinking about the unthinkable ; Updating the art of victory ; Strategy for a small island ; Know your enemy ; Now thrive the armourers -- Part III: Coping with the consequences. A very pleasant way to die ; Living on the volcano ; Skirting the brink ; The second cold war ; Armageddon averted? -- Epilogue: Russian roulette.
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