1983 : the world at the brink
Downing, Taylor2018
Book
In 1983 cinema audiences flocked to see the latest James Bond movie in which Roger Moore defeats a Soviet general who attempts to launch a nuclear first strike against the West. Like all Bond movies, audiences believed that the storyline was entirely fictional if not totally crazy. Little did they know that while they munched on their popcorn, the Soviets were indeed preparing to launch a real nuclear attack on the West. 1983 was a perilous year. In the United States, President Reagan increased defence spending and launched the 'Star Wars' Strategic Defence Initiative. When a Soviet plane shot down a Korean civilian jet, he described it as 'a crime against humanity'. Moscow was growing increasingly concerned about America's language and behaviour. Would they attack? The temperature was rising, fast. Then came the West's real-life wargame.
Main title:
1983 : the world at the brink / Taylor Downing.
Author:
Downing, Taylor, author
Imprint:
London : Little, Brown, 2018.
Collation:
320 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781408710524 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909.828
Language:
English
BRN:
2639464