In fact, some strategists argued, the Russians- spotting softness m U. S. resolve might launch a limited nuclear attack at American military targets and reserve sufficient strength to deter a response.

• 有些战略专家提出，事实上，俄国人如果看到美国的决心有所动摇，就可能对美国军事目标发动有限的核攻击，同时保持足够的后备力量来遏制美国的报复。