A Sword for Peace and Liberty: Volume 1: Force de Frappe - The French Nuclear Strike Force and the First Cold War 1945-1990

“The book is a valuable resource for understanding France’s unique nuclear strategy. Its extensive use of high-quality, well-curated photographs enhances the reader’s experience.” -The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation

This book reconstructs the solid continuity of the nuclear strategy of the Republic of France, one of five permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations. Over the last 60 years France has developed its own indigenous nuclear capability, including...