ABSTRACT

In late 1945, it became clear that the Soviet Union was an aggressive power. American military planners began to develop strategies to deal with the frightening possibility of a war with the Soviet Union. This work examines those plans.

chapter I|22 pages

The Threat

chapter II|28 pages

The Pincher Plans

chapter III|25 pages

The Bomb and Broiler

chapter IV|23 pages

From Bushwacker to Halfmoon

chapter V|34 pages

From Offtackle to Dropshot

chapter VI|14 pages

The Continuing Dilemma

chapter VII|5 pages

Conclusion