Authorized Subject Term
First strike (Nuclear strategy)

Cross Reference Format
Topical Subject Term

Cross Reference See Also
Preemptive attack (Military science)
 
Targeting (Nuclear strategy)
 
Deterrence (Strategy)
 
No first use (Nuclear strategy)

Cross Reference Note
Here are entered works on preemptive strategic nuclear attacks designed to destroy an enemy's strategic forces before they can be used against one's own strategic forces. Works on the principle that a military power, in the event of war, would not be the first to resort to the tactical or strategic use of nuclear weapons are entered under No first use (Nuclear strategy).