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> Near 100 per cent probability of continuing to function against multi-megaton weapons (i.e., underground location).

That of course wasn't possible, only a best effort. There was also the pseudo belief that ICBM missiles could be intercepted, and an entire system was designed and deployed (Project Nike), then decommissioned in 1974 due to it was a waste of money.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Nike

parent Hilift 1 year ago

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