Inside the Cold War : A Cold Warrior's Reflections

By Adams, Chris

Book Id: WPLBN0000699795
Format Type: PDF eBook
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Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Inside the Cold War : A Cold Warrior's Reflections
Author:	Adams, Chris
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Language:	English
Subject:	Instructional materials, Armed Forces, Air University (U.S.)
Collections:	AU Press Collection
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Publisher:	Air University Press


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Description
Educational Reference Publication

Excerpt
Introduction: This publication reflects a compilation of excerpts from an unpublished broader treatment that recounts the nearly five decades of delicate coexistence between two nations known as the ?superpowers? during the international conflict known as the ?Cold War.? Publication of this text fulfills one of my principal purposes in the original manuscript; that is, to pay tribute to that special breed of American heroes known as the ?Cold Warriors?--the men and women who served in the strategic nuclear forces during the Cold War. Another purpose is to provide a brief parallel view of Soviet war fighters. These two opposing groups of warriors served their respective countries faithfully during those critical years of roller coaster politics, inconsistent diplomacy, and occasional lunacy.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents: Foreword, Vii - About the Author, Ix - Acknowledgments, Xi - Introduction, Xiii - 1 the Cold Warriors, 1 - Strategic Flexibility, 5 - 2 the Leaders, 17 - General Curtis E. Lemay (1906?90), 17 - Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (1900?86), 22 - 3 the Weapon Systems, 31 - The Bomber, 32 - The Tanker, 60 - Reconnaissance, 63 - The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile - Icbm, 68 - The Cruise Missile, 70 - The Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine - Ssbn, 72 - Sac Alert Force Operations, 75 - Boomer Patrol Operations, 88 - 4 Fun, Games, And Serious Business, 93 - Combat Crew Duty, 93 - Sac Bombing Competition, 94 - Spot Promotions, 96 - Combat Crew Proficiency, 97 - Operational Readiness Inspections, 98 - Security Evaluations, 99 - Survival School, 101