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Nuclear deterrence — Eduqas GCSE History Definition

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GCSE History · key term

Nuclear deterrence

Definition

The argument that possessing nuclear weapons discourages an enemy from attacking because it fears devastating retaliation.

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Eduqas GCSE History · C100

Component 1

Revise: Changing Attitudes to Authority

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