Atomic Age Warfare

The Atomic Age Warfare refers to the period beginning in the late 1940s when nuclear weapons became central to military strategy. Following World War II, the development and stockpiling of atomic bombs by major powers, particularly the United States and the Soviet Union, shifted the dynamics of conflict. The threat of mutually assured destruction (MAD) deterred large-scale wars between nuclear nations. This era influenced military planning, arms races, and international relations, fundamentally changing how countries approached defense and conflict, focusing on deterrence rather than direct confrontation.