How Would The United States Fight A Nuclear War?

How Would The United States Fight A Nuclear War?

Why might a nuclear war start? What could push someone to make the unimaginable decision to launch such devastating weapons? In this video, we'll explore how the United States might respond if faced with a nuclear conflict.

The U.S. nuclear defense is based on the "Nuclear Triad." This means there are three ways to launch nuclear weapons: land-based missiles, submarines, and strategic bombers. This setup ensures that if one or two methods are compromised, the U.S. can still retaliate.

First, there are 400 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in silos across states like Montana and North Dakota. These missiles can be launched within minutes and have a range of over 13,000 kilometers. Interestingly, there are also 50 empty silos used as decoys to confuse enemies.

Second, the U.S. has 14 Ohio-class submarines armed with Trident II missiles. These submarines are stealthy and can stay underwater for up to 90 days. Each carries up to 20 missiles with incredible accuracy, capable of hitting targets within 100 meters even from thousands of kilometers away.

Third, strategic bombers like the B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress can deliver nuclear bombs stored at various military bases.

If a rogue leader ordered a nuclear strike against the U.S., early warning systems would detect it. Satellites like the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) can spot missile launches almost instantly by detecting the heat from their engines. Ground-based radars confirm the threat to reduce false alarms.

The President would have about 10 to 15 minutes to decide on a response. The decision is communicated through secure channels using the "football," a briefcase containing strike options and authentication codes. If the President is unable to act, the chain of command passes to the Vice President or another designated leader.

Historical plans like the Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) showed the devastating potential of nuclear war during the Cold War. Simulations suggest that a full-scale nuclear conflict could result in millions of deaths within hours and long-term catastrophic effects like nuclear winter.

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[Nugemart]

Fight, they will be no fighting, just a lot of innocent people dying, while the culprits sit in their bunkers.

[phuongle-nq]

Why go to Mars when you can bring it here

[JoshSealy-qxmm]

Ronald Reagan : *"A Nuclear War cannot be won and should never be fought"*

[Sir_Uncle_Ned]

A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

[JayTheLane]

We haven't come very far as humans, still fighting wars and killing each other.

[ronRogers]

You don't fight a nuclear war - you simply perish either from the initial strike or months later. Too many people locked into PC game mode and divorced from reality.

[henrykizito]

Someone once said, under a nuclear war exchange the survivors will envy the dead

[dEmil]

I'm 70 and I used to envy young people for having a much longer life ahead than me, but now with the risk of nuclear war higher than ever, I have the opposite feeling that young people should envy old people like me who lived in the best of times.

[JoeTheScientist]

Mr. President, the code please:
*merrmuhbumburr*
"It's him."

[Jimmymc]

Aliens far out in space " why does that world have a gun pointed at its own head?"

[RB-krww]

There is no such thing as "fighting" a nuclear war, there is only losing one.

[vladthepistol]

There is no fight. Only the end of life

[estheresthers]

The sad thing is those behind the war will live in cosy bunkers. Where will you be, poor and innocent civilian?

[cirquemedia]

Props to the amazing graphics team on this video... Great visual and production value.

[smartcenter]

The elite people would run into the bunkers for protection, and the common people would end up dying suddenly, that's it!

[RadioDadJokes]

"Even small wars are dangerous in a nuclear world" - John F Kennedy

[chancelewis]

"War" just doesn't end well to begin with.

[VoxRaven]

The complete scenario discussed here is described and played out in full in Stanley Alexander's book Darkest Days. It's a far worse nightmare than anyone can imagine.

[nenblom]

“In the nuclear age, the real enemy can’t be defeated. In my humble opinion, the real enemy is war itself.” Denzel Washington, “Crimson Tide.”

[richrap]

My advice to all, is do what I've done. Purchase some land way out in a rural area, dig yourself a water well, go off the grid, put in a bomb shelter, grow a vegetable garden, raise chickens, purchase as many RME as you can find, buy a diesel & solar generator and pray!