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Paperback cover has some normal wear and fading at binding. The pages are very clean and the binding is secure.
This thought-provoking work by Wesley W. Yale, a former U.S. Air Force officer and strategic analyst, presents a compelling alternative to the doctrine of mutually assured destruction that defined the latter half of the Cold War. Published in 1981, at the height of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, “Alternative to Armageddon” explores the concept of “lightning war” – a strategy of rapid, decisive military action aimed at crippling an adversary’s ability to retaliate, thereby avoiding the catastrophic consequences of a protracted nuclear exchange.
Yale’s extensive military experience and deep understanding of geopolitical dynamics lend credibility to his analysis, which challenges the prevailing wisdom of the time. While the book’s central thesis may be controversial, it offers a unique perspective on the complex challenges of nuclear deterrence and the pursuit of peace in an era defined by the threat of annihilation.
For collectors and readers interested in Cold War history, military strategy, and the evolution of nuclear doctrine, this book represents a valuable primary source that captures the intellectual discourse of a pivotal period in global affairs. Yale’s prescient insights and unconventional approach to addressing the existential threat of nuclear war make this a compelling addition to any collection focused on the 20th century’s defining conflicts and ideological struggles.
