Nuclear War

Nuclear War book cover

I had seen this book in Waterstones and I did wonder what it would be like.

Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen describes the scenario that could possibly occur if at first a single missile was launched at the United States.

Until now, no one outside official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the end of civilisation. Decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives need to be made within six minutes, based on partial information, in the knowledge that once launched, nothing is capable of halting the destruction.

It was a really interesting read and in the current political environment it is also a little scary as well.

Arc Light

Arc LightA nuclear war and then the action really starts…

I am currently reading Arc Light by Eric L Harry.

In the late 1990’s, locked in an escalating conflict with China, Russia is forced to take up nuclear arms. Unfortunately a critical mistake is made as a Russian general seizes the code cases and warheads rain down on the United States.

I have read this book quite a few times and it is still a good read and recommended.