Disarmament
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Peace Movement, Pacifism, Pacifists, Nuclear Weapons, Power, Radiation
- Curriculum: Worldwide
Disarmament is defined as the act of reducing or abolishing a nation’s military forces or arsenal, eliminating the capability to either defend against or attack an enemy.
Throughout the ages, people have dreamed of conquering war and establishing a peaceful society, but the concept of disarmament conflicted with issues of security and military equality and the ambitions of emperors and kings. As weapons increased in cost and destructiveness, a genuine desire to eliminate armaments developed, especially after the introduction of the atomic bomb. Failed efforts at disarmament...
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