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A fiery peace in a cold war

A fiery peace in a cold war

Bernard Schriever and the ultimate weapon
BiographyMilitary History
Pages
534
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This book tells the story of General Bernard A. Schriever, a pivotal figure in the Cold War who spearheaded the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles for the United States Air Force. It explores the intense scientific and political struggles behind the creation of these weapons, shaping the course of the nuclear age. The narrative delves into the lives of the military engineers and officers who designed and constructed these critical defense systems.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Biography Military History Politics & Society History Military

About the author

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Neil Sheehan

Cornelius Mahoney "Neil" Sheehan (born October 27, 1936) is an American journalist. As a reporter for The New York Times in 1971, Sheehan obtained the classified Pentagon Papers from Daniel Ellsberg. His series of articles revealed a secret United States Department of Defense history of the Vietnam War and led to a US Supreme Court case, New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971), when the United States government failed to halt publication. He received a Pulitzer Prize and a...