Curtis LeMay commanded America's nuclear arsenal during the Cold War's most dangerous years. This gripping account traces his rise from bomber pilot to Strategic Air Command chief, revealing how close the world came to atomic war. Keeney explores LeMay's hawkish philosophy, his influence on presidential decision-making, and the fragile protocols that prevented accidental nuclear launch. A sobering look at the tensions, personalities, and split-second judgments that shaped the nuclear age.