Nuclear Strategy
The Following links contain information and documents on the origin, nature and evolution of nuclear strategy and nuclear deterrence. This list is by no means exhaustive or comprehensive. By necessity the main focus is placed upon the United States
Douhet "The Command of the Air"
United States Strategic Bombing Survey
The Cabinet Papers on Strategic Bombing
Nuclear Strategy and Damage Expectancy
Single Shot Probability of Kill
Wohlstetter "The Delicate Balance of Terror"
The Origins of the Single Integrated Operational Plan: SIOP-62
National Security Decision Memorandum 242
Nixon Administration Nuclear Strategy and Escalation Control
Carter Administration PD 59 and Escalation Control
Reagan Administration Nuclear Strategy and Strategic Modernization
The Matrix of Deterrence and the Clinton Administration
Clinton Administration Essentials of Post Cold War Deterrence
Stephen Younger "Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century"
2002 Bush Administration Nuclear Posture Review
2005 Bush Administration Joint Doctrine for Nuclear Operations
Dissuasion as a Strategic Concept
Chinese Nuclear Forces and US Nuclear War Planning
General Kevin Chilton C-in-C US Strategic Command "Waging Deterrence in the 21st Century"
China's Attitude to Nuclear Deterrence
China and the Minimum Means of Reprisal
Global Deterrence Joint Operating Concept Version 2.0
China Defence White Paper and Nuclear Weapons Employment Policy