The arms race was an important part of the Cold War. Both superpowers developed technology and used their nuclear power to build
as many weapons as possible. This nuclear buildup led to a “balance of terror,” or “mutually assured destruction” which some saw as a deterrent to war. But others feared the use of these weapons. These charts show the build up of Nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Describe the nuclear build up that occurred during the Cold War. Include at least one statistic.