Isbn: 9798291991817 - beneath the prairie: life in the cold war missile silos. (10 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Beneath the Prairie: Life in the Cold War Missile SilosA Hidden World. A Silent War. An Unseen Watch.For over sixty years, beneath the rolling plains of America's heartland, men and women stood vigil beside the most powerful weapons ever created-hoping never to use them.Beneath the Prairie is the untold story of the missileers, technicians, commanders, and civilians who lived with one foot in everyday life and the other in nuclear war. From the birth of the ICBM during the Cold War to the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, from secret launch drills to modern-day debates over nuclear modernization, this book explores the human dimension of deterrence.Based on declassified records, oral histories, site visits, and expert analysis, this 30-chapter narrative offers a rare look into the daily routines, psychological pressures, technological marvels, and moral dilemmas of life beneath the surface. It is a story not just about missiles, but about people-those who bore the weight of peace through strength.Whether you're a student of military history, a Cold War scholar, or simply curious about the invisible world beneath America's open skies, Beneath the Prairie takes you deep into the silos and deeper still into the meaning of silent service.The Cold War never ended for those who stood the watch.It just went underground.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Beneath the Prairie: Life in the Cold War Missile SilosA Hidden World. A Silent War. An Unseen Watch.For over sixty years, beneath the rolling plains of America's heartland, men and women stood vigil beside the most powerful weapons ever created-hoping never to use them.Beneath the Prairie is the untold story of the missileers, technicians, commanders, and civilians who lived with one foot in everyday life and the other in nuclear war. From the birth of the ICBM during the Cold War to the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, from secret launch drills to modern-day debates over nuclear modernization, this book explores the human dimension of deterrence.Based on declassified records, oral histories, site visits, and expert analysis, this 30-chapter narrative offers a rare look into the daily routines, psychological pressures, technological marvels, and moral dilemmas of life beneath the surface. It is a story not just about missiles, but about people-those who bore the weight of peace through strength.Whether you're a student of military history, a Cold War scholar, or simply curious about the invisible world beneath America's open skies, Beneath the Prairie takes you deep into the silos and deeper still into the meaning of silent service.The Cold War never ended for those who stood the watch.It just went underground. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Beneath the Prairie: Life in the Cold War Missile SilosA Hidden World. A Silent War. An Unseen Watch.For over sixty years, beneath the rolling plains of America's heartland, men and women stood vigil beside the most powerful weapons ever created-hoping never to use them.Beneath the Prairie is the untold story of the missileers, technicians, commanders, and civilians who lived with one foot in everyday life and the other in nuclear war. From the birth of the ICBM during the Cold War to the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, from secret launch drills to modern-day debates over nuclear modernization, this book explores the human dimension of deterrence.Based on declassified records, oral histories, site visits, and expert analysis, this 30-chapter narrative offers a rare look into the daily routines, psychological pressures, technological marvels, and moral dilemmas of life beneath the surface. It is a story not just about missiles, but about people-those who bore the weight of peace through strength.Whether you're a student of military history, a Cold War scholar, or simply curious about the invisible world beneath America's open skies, Beneath the Prairie takes you deep into the silos and deeper still into the meaning of silent service.The Cold War never ended for those who stood the watch.It just went underground. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…