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    Exploring the reality behind neutron bombs—weapons designed to maximize radiation while minimizing blast effects. From their Cold War development to counter Soviet tanks to their technical realities and lasting political impact.

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    The neutron bomb was supposed to be the ultimate expression of a nuclear weapon you could actually use without destroying everything around you, but it ultimately showed that technological capabilities don't automatically translate into political or military success.

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