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Tango0118 Mar 2020 12:54 p.m. PST

… Weapons-Based War

"The threat of chemical and nuclear warfare loomed large over most militaries during the Cold War. The development of new nerve agents during the 1940s, as well as advanced delivery systems later on meant that chemical weapons could be delivered with precision and deadly effect. As such, most militaries trained extensively for the chemical threat. However, those on the "Eastern" side, the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact states, developed a reputation for extensive preparation.

But how much of this remains today?…"
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Rudysnelson18 Mar 2020 6:39 p.m. PST

They have always listed chemical artillery rounds and misses as normal combat rounds. That was made clear to us back in the 1970s.

Thresher0118 Mar 2020 8:42 p.m. PST

Yea, but I suspect we are as well, if needed, at least on the nuke front, AND if we no longer have the chems or biologics, we've still got plenty of "instant, canned heat" to deploy, as needed.

We may decide to go asymmetrical, if any of the above are used, just for grins.

Choctaw19 Mar 2020 9:10 a.m. PST

The Ruskies really shouldn't play with such weapons. They are more apt to hurt themselves than the enemy.

Tango0119 Mar 2020 12:59 p.m. PST

(smile)

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