In the first fraction of a millisecond after a thermonuclear bomb strikes, everything within the Pentagon, including all 27,000 employees, perishes instantly due to the superheated blast.
Nuclear War: A Scenario walks readers through the potential reality of nuclear war over 72 minutes and its consequences for humanity over centuries, making complex topics accessible.
Jacobsen describes the dual audience for her writing, stating, 'I write for little old ladies in South Dakota and generals at the Pentagon, and I have received fan mail from both.'
The inspiration for Nuclear War struck during the COVID pandemic as Jacobsen reflected on past pandemics, realizing catastrophic events can recur, albeit in different forms.
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