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Why is disarmament important?
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: Disarmament: A Basic Guide , pp 1-8
- Publication Date: August 2012
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/4ba160f3-en
- Language: English French, Spanish
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The nature of conflict and the weaponry used to fight it have changed dramatically in the last 100 years. Before the twentieth century, few countries maintained large armies and their weapons—while certainly deadly—mostly limited damage to the immediate vicinity of battle. The majority of those killed and wounded in pre-twentieth century conflicts were active combatants.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210552400
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/9ff86f5f-en
Related Subject(s):
Disarmament
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