Use of Atomic Bombs in War - Secret Intelligence Files

Document Title	Use of Atomic Bombs in War
Reference	CAB 158/11
Document Date	19 October 1950
Conflicts	Cold War
Themes	Weapons Technology and Nuclear Warfare, Military Intelligence and Operations
Regions	Not Defined
Countries	Not Defined
Document Type	Memoranda
Organisations	Chiefs of Staff, Ministry of Defence, Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
People	Not Defined
Notes	This document was retained under Section 3(4) of the Public Records Act, 1958.

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