President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World

In the annals of history, President Dwight D. Eisenhower is often remembered as a genial, golfing general who presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity. But behind the scenes, Eisenhower was waging a secret battle, a battle to save the world from nuclear war.

Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World

by Evan Thomas

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Cold War was a time of great tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. Both superpowers possessed nuclear weapons, and the threat of nuclear war was ever-present. Eisenhower was determined to prevent such a war, and he secretly orchestrated a series of high-risk initiatives to defuse nuclear tensions.

One of Eisenhower's most important initiatives was the creation of the "Open Skies" program. This program allowed the United States and the Soviet Union to conduct aerial reconnaissance flights over each other's territory. The purpose of the program was to build trust and reduce the risk of surprise attack.

Eisenhower also secretly authorized the development of a new type of nuclear weapon, the "clean bomb." The clean bomb was designed to produce less fallout than traditional nuclear weapons, making it more suitable for use in populated areas. Eisenhower hoped that the development of the clean bomb would make nuclear war less likely.

In addition to these initiatives, Eisenhower also worked to strengthen the United States' nuclear arsenal. He Free Downloaded the development of new nuclear weapons and increased the number of nuclear-armed missiles deployed in Europe. Eisenhower's goal was to deter the Soviet Union from launching a nuclear attack by convincing them that the United States was prepared to retaliate in kind.

Eisenhower's efforts to prevent nuclear war were largely successful. The Cold War ended without a nuclear war, and the world is a safer place today because of his efforts.

President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World is a gripping, meticulously researched account of Eisenhower's efforts to prevent nuclear war. With exclusive access to never-before-seen documents and interviews with key players, prize-winning historian Scott Douglas reveals how Eisenhower secretly orchestrated a series of high-risk initiatives to defuse nuclear tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. Eisenhower's secret battle for peace is an inspiring story of leadership, courage, and determination, and a crucial chapter in the history of the Cold War.

Ike's Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World

by Evan Thomas

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4636 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	469 pages

FREE