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The importance of having tactical nukes

 Great article on the importance of having tactical nukes. Very interesting points about the utility of the B61.


https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2022/01/05/the_return_of_battlefield_nuclear_weapons_810660.html


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Anonymous said…
The Chinese and the Russians have maintained "battlefield" nuclear weapons. They clearly don't believe that "there is no winnable nuclear war" or "nuclear weapons are only for deterrence," like the US does. Putin would use a small nuclear strike against advancing NATO troops in a second, because he can't counter a NATO advance with his own conventional forces.
Anonymous said…
1/06/2022 7:04 PM

As proven 65 years ago, Russia is perfectly capable of countering a conventional warfare advance.
Anonymous said…
3:14 Closer to 80 years ago, but who’s counting?
Anonymous said…
As proven 65 years ago, Russia is perfectly capable of countering a conventional warfare advance.

1/07/2022 3:14 PM

That was not Russia. That was he Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It is a much different world now and Russia is much diminished from the old USSR. Putin knows he cannot advance directly against NATO with conventional forces. Just look at the numbers. It is very clear.
Anonymous said…
5:48, I suggest you look at articles on Putin’s “escalate to de-escalate” nuclear strategy. But I think you’re right, Putin would not invade a NATO country. Ukraine is not in NATO.
Anonymous said…


Some rumors of a possible war with Russia if Ukraine is invaded. A crazy one I heard was that Biden and Harris where not in Nevada to just attend the memorial service for Harry Reid but where really in Nevada to go over our latest weapons at Area 51 to be used against Russia.

Anonymous said…
1/10/2022 11:54 AM

You're right, it's crazy.
Anonymous said…
1/09/2022 8:19 AM

I'm fully aware of the “escalate to de-escalate” thinking. It's garbage, IMO. He'll only do that if he thinks NATO will not back of after he does.
Anonymous said…
Right about now it should be clear that localized ”defensive" deployment of tactical nukes might have some value. Just look at the 401k jitters.
Anonymous said…
You want tactical nukes to defend your 401k? Yeah, that'll happen. War will wipe out everyone's 401ks, bank accounts, and stocks. That's what war does, when the US is invaded, as it will be with Russia or China.
Anonymous said…
"You want tactical nukes to defend your 401k? Yeah, that'll happen. War will wipe out everyone's 401ks, bank accounts, and stocks. That's what war does, when the US is invaded, as it will be with Russia or China.

1/28/2022 5:29 PM"

Scooby have you ever considered that someone these anti war types ares Russians trolls? Do not let you platform be used to spread propaganda. I bet we have had numerous Russian trolls on this blog for some time promoting Trump or defending Russia.

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