Notes on nuclear war. [videorecording (DVD)]
Notes on nuclear war. [videorecording (DVD)]
Publication Date
:
2006, 1983
Publication Information
:
Montreal, Que. : National Film Board of Canada,
Volume
:
pt. 6
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (ca. 59 min.)
Subject Term
:
Nuclear warfare.
War.
Geographic Term
:
Hiroshima-shi (Japan)
Nagasaki-shi (Japan)
Series
:
WAR SERIES ;
Additional Contributors
:
Dyer, Gwynne.
Performer
:
Hosted by Dyer Gwynne.
Summary
:
This film follows the development of the nuclear arms race from Hiroshima to the nuclear stalemate of today. It examines the Western military/industrial complex and its Warsaw Pact counterpart, and explains how the concept of "limited" nuclear war came to be. Shows the devastating effect of nuclear bombs; American and Soviet physicians describe the medical consequences and the inability of their profession to cope with the casualties.
Language
:
English
General Note
:
DVD.