Leahy's view on nuclear weapons was what post-war?
Favored frequent use
Focused on defense
Rejected first-use emphasis
Advocated disarmament
Answer
The rejection of first-use emphasis in post-war nuclear strategy was a shift away from the idea that nuclear weapons should be used as a preemptive or retaliatory strike. This change was driven by the realization that such a strategy could lead to a devastating nuclear exchange and potentially the end of civilization.
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