Decapitation is a military strategy where a pre-emptive strike targets a hostile government's leadership to destroy their ability to authorize a nuclear counter-attack. It's a high-stakes move—a failed strike risks immediate and massive retaliation. To counter it, nations employ distributed command and control, disperse leadership, and delegate launch authority for ICBMs/SLBMs. This aims to ensure a swift, devastating response even if central leadership is incapacitated. #DecapitationStrike #NuclearWarfare #HistoryShorts #Craig #MilitaryStrategy #NuclearDeterrence #ColdWar #ICBM #SLBM #MilitaryDoctrine #NuclearWeapons #WarfareStrategy #HistoricalEvents #Counterforce