Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
In Command and Control, Eric Schlosser investigates the perilous world of nuclear weapons, focusing on the 1980 Damascus Accident and the broader illusion of safety in America's nuclear arsenal. Drawing from extensive archives and eyewitness accounts, the book reveals shocking near-misses and the fragile systems meant to avert catastrophe, urging a reevaluation of nuclear policy.
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Command and Control examines the complex history and management of nuclear weapons in the United States, highlighting the inherent risks involved in their development and deployment.
The book delves into the 1980 Damascus Accident, a significant incident at a Titan II missile silo in Arkansas that exposed vulnerabilities in nuclear safety protocols.
Through meticulous research, Eric Schlosser uncovers the illusion of safety surrounding these weapons, drawing on declassified documents and interviews to illustrate systemic flaws.
The narrative underscores the ongoing challenges of preventing accidental detonations and maintaining control over one of humanity's most destructive technologies.
Schlosser's work serves as a cautionary exploration of how close the world has come to nuclear disaster due to human error and technical failures.
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