The Command and Control of Nuclear Forces

@article{Leebaert1983TheCA,
  title={The Command and Control of Nuclear Forces},
  author={Derek Leebaert and Paul J. Bracken},
  journal={Journal of Policy Analysis and Management},
  year={1983},
  volume={3},
  pages={472}
}
  • Derek Leebaert, P. Bracken
  • Published 21 January 1984
  • Economics, Political Science
  • Journal of Policy Analysis and Management
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