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Harveyblack -> RE: Military Library (12/15/2013 5:10:45 PM)
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Hi to to the Matrix Group.
I saw your notes on the use of ADAMs in a potential NATO vs WARSAW conflict.
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
I tend not to get involved in debates about my Cold War series of novels, as the content is very much my own personal opinion. I am far from perfect.... :)
The US would have used SADMs early on in the war, and the Soviets and the West German Government were well aware of that.
SPOILER...!!! The US army would have used at least 2-6 at some point around the Fulda Gap area, north and south. The distance between the DDR border and Frankfurt was in the region of 100km and from Fulda to Frankfurt probably less than 70km . The Frankfurt area was the financial heart of West Germany and also supported two major airports that would be used to fly in reinforcements. SADMs would have been used to break up the ground along the two key gaps that would be used by the Soviets. SADMs were less half a kiloton in size. If one was exploded near Fulda to destroy the bridge, casualties would be about 20 killed and 400+ injured. That is assuming today's population numbers and none of the locals being evacuated. The fireball radius would have been approximately 60m Air blast 20psi out to 170m, 5psi 360m and 3rd degree burns out to 370m. Retaliation by NATO with chemical weapons across the entire NATO front would have caused significantly more casualties amongst the civilian population. The areas of the likely routes taken by the Soviets would have, in the main, been evacuated. Hope that helps. Over half way through The Blue Effect. Hope you enjoy it.
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