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Military art and science > Preemptive attack (Military science) > First strike (Nuclear strategy)
Military art and science > Strategy > Preemptive attack (Military science) > First strike (Nuclear strategy)
International relations > War > Nuclear warfare > Targeting (Nuclear strategy) > First strike (Nuclear strategy)

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First strike (Nuclear strategy)  

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  • Here are entered works on preemptive strategic nuclear attacks designed to destroy an enemy's strategic forces before they can be used against one's own strategic forces. Works on the principle that a military power, in the event of war, would not be the first to resort to the tactical or strategic use of nuclear weapons are entered under [No first use (Nuclear strategy).]

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  • Note under [No first use (Nuclear strategy)]

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