Nuclear War
A Scenario
A nonfiction book that presents a minute-by-minute scenario of what would unfold if a nuclear weapon struck the United States, based on interviews with military and civilian experts. It details the immediate blast effects, the chain of command, and the ensuing global consequences.
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Ranked #261 of 1942 · 436 pages · Published 2024
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Jul 31, 2026.
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