What Does It Mean to Possess a Survivable Second-Strike Force

question 8

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to possess a survivable second-strike force?

• A)An army can hold soldiers and weapons in reserve for a second assault.
• B)A country can wage two wars at one time.
• C)A country can protect its citizens from major harm during an attack.
• D)A country can inflict unacceptable damage on an enemy after being attacked.
• E)A country has built sufficient defenses on its borders to protect it from attack.

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