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I know most plans called for this, but when push came to shove, would cooler heads prevail and keep the conflict conventional for some time?

I am aware that when and if the Soviets cross the Rhine, the French will unleash their nukes as they have nothing left to lose at that point, but would the US and Britain really essentially "end civilization" (for all intents and purposes), just to save Western Europe (or Germany if the Soviets stop at the Rhine, not wishing to antagonize France)?

I am curious of your thoughts on this. I know a lot of people have criticized Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising because of this. Is a non-nuclear conflict ASB?
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