and its European allies disagreed over whether using nuclear weapons could signal resolve and deter war in a crisis over access to West Berlin. One of them, the Berlin Crisis, vexed two presidents from late 1958 into the early 1960s while it never broke into open conflict with Moscow, it had worrisome potential to turn into a nuclear conflagration. The tensions in East Asia and the Middle East, and elsewhere that led to crises, alerts, and shows of force during the 1950s continued into the 1960s and 1970s. * * * * * Crises, Alerts, and DEFCONS, 1961-1976 – Part II by William Burr The collection begins with the Berlin Crisis of 1961-1962 and concludes with the 1976 confrontation with North Korea over a deadly tree-trimming incident at the Demilitarized Zone. Such military operations amounted to business as usual for a global power with worldwide security and economic interests and a range of alliance commitments. strategic forces were alerted or when strategic bombers and aircraft carrier task forces were used for shows of force. crisis responses during the 1960s and 1970s when U.S. The substance of the July 1962 discussion is one of the revelations in today’s publication, the second of a two-part collection documenting U.S. strategic forces to DEFCON 2, the highest level of force readiness short of a decision to go to war.
Just weeks after this discussion, Moscow and Washington found themselves on the verge of a dangerous confrontation over missile deployments in Cuba that brought U.S. The Allies would be on “very unpredictable ground when we have gone this far.” Suggesting that early nuclear use could amount to a last move, Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Nitze demurred, pointing to the terrible risks: the “dangers of preemption will multiply” once “nuclear bargaining” had begun. Washington, D.C., Ap– The United States and its European allies disagreed over the advisability of using nuclear weapons to signal resolve and deter war if a serious crisis with Moscow over West Berlin broke out, according to a review of declassified records posted today by the nongovernmental National Security Archive.ĭuring a July 1962 Allied discussion of contingency planning, published today for the first time, a French diplomat argued that nuclear demonstration shots would send a message to the Soviets without triggering “all-out war.” Doing so “would bring to bear in Moscow the idea that their next move may be their last.” A West German official took a similar position.
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Instant digital access plus a digital print replica. The B-52 bombers assigned to Barksdale AFB will continue to maintain local flying missions.Ģ's day sale! $22 for 2 years. The members of Striker Nation remain focused on our provision of long-range strike capabilities as we serve the nation, our Allies and partners, through the provision of global power.” At such time as we are directed by our civilian and military leadership, we will adjust our mission posture, and support the adjustments of both Air Force Global Strike Command and Eighth Air Force. As our daily missions continue, we remain at the ready for the nation. The 2nd Bomb Wing Commander Colonel Mark Dmytryszyn said, “the Striker Airmen and Guardians of the 2nd Bomb Wing are always ready to provide the nation with winning combat power. Many of our Veterans are familiar with the goings-on of the base – in a general sense – but may not be wholly attuned regarding current installation status and operations."
"The Airmen and Guardians of Barksdale AFB remain appreciative of the support from the surrounding communities, and hold in great respect the service and expertise of our military Veterans. Officials with Barksdale Air Force Base said Tuesday afternoon that installation has not changed its readiness levels.Įarlier Tuesday a local television news station reported that Barksdale was at a DEFCON 3 readiness level due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Watch Video: Subscribe to The Shreveport Times
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