Inside the Cold War: A Cold Warrior's Reflections
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL: Air University Press, 1999. Presumed first edition/first printing. Trade paperback. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. xiv, 180 p. Errata stapled inside the back cover. Bibliography. Index. General Adams reflects on his experiences in the cold war, during which he served in both manned bombers and missile silos. He tells stories of famous and not-so-famous cold warriors, including some from the US Navy. Some stories are humorous; some stories are tragic. Having traveled extensively in Russia and some former Soviet Union states after retirement, General Adams tells us about his former adversaries, the Soviet cold warriors. In the process, he leaves no doubt about his respect for all who served so valiantly in the "strategic triad"--the strategic command, the ICBM force, and the submarine Navy. The author had a distinquished military career, rising to become a General Officer, and later served with the Los Alamos National Laboratory and in the private sector. His career included supporting atmospheric test readiness and command of a Minuteman Missile Wing. Condition: Very good. Cover has slight wear and soiling.
Keywords: Curtis LeMay, Hyman Rickover, ICBM, SSBM, Strategic Air Command, Cold War, Operational Readiness, Cruise Missile, Nuclear Weapons
ISBN: 9781410218919
[Book #69072]
Price: $50.00