I forgot to post the answer.
In 1983, U.S. nuclear weapons were apparently stored at a staggering **108 sites** in Europe. I had no idea...
I read it in a 1983 article by Des Ball, who cites a @PhillyInquirer (!) story.
Well, I admit, I was skeptical, but..
In 1983, U.S. nuclear weapons were apparently stored at a staggering **108 sites** in Europe. I had no idea...
I read it in a 1983 article by Des Ball, who cites a @PhillyInquirer (!) story.
Well, I admit, I was skeptical, but..
https://twitter.com/james_acton32/status/1491772981764308993
...@CarnegieEndow's fantastic library staff chased down the article, which is based on an on-the-record interview with a U.S. official, Rich Wagner (who, as it happens, met professionally a few years back). So I think it's a solid number.
I meant to post a screenshot of the article. Here it is:
And, I apologize for doubting, even momentarily, the sourcing of the late, great Des Ball. Here's his article--a little-known gem--sent to me by a friendly(-ish) ;-) government official. (I may tweet about the article at some point).
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