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Overview"From the early 1950s until 1992, the U.S. Army deployed thousands of nuclear warheads throughout Europe as a deterrent to Soviet ambitions. The end of the Cold War saw the decommissioning of much of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the phasing out of support personnel. This memoir by one of the Army's last ""glow worms"" chronicles his career as a nuclear weapons specialist--from 17-year-old recruit to participant in Operation Silent Echo, codename for the removal of all tactical warheads throughout Asia and Europe." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff WoodwardPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781476671352ISBN 10: 1476671354 Pages: 189 Publication Date: 29 November 2017 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction 1. Getting Out of Dodge 2. Learning the Power of the Atom 3. Wilkommen in Deutschland 4. Working Area One 5. Familiar Faces 6. Culture Shock 7. Nuke Training and Investigations 8. Broken Arrow and the NWTI 9. Operation Silent Echo 10. The Final Days of the 64th Ordnance Company 11. America or Bust Epilogue References and Further Reading IndexReviewsIlluminates American military life abroad at the end of the Cold War. The most fascinating aspect of Woodward's book is his role in Operation Silent Echo, the historic mission to disarm and remove American nuclear weapons from West Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and South Korea. Woodward is careful with his word choices, choosing simple steps and explanations over complicated technical details. This is a mark of good writing. Woodward paints a lively picture of a different kind of frontline, one that was populated by invisible men and women who played a crucial role in the mission of nuclear deterrence. I am thankful for having read this account and even more thankful for Woodward's service --H-Net Reviews. Author InformationJeff Woodward served seven years in the U.S. Army and now works in the heavy automotive industry. He lives in Lockport, Illinois. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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