What does a neutron bomb do and why was it needed against Soviet troops?
A neutron bomb kills personnel while leaving physical property intact. It was considered necessary because the mass of Russian and East European troops facing NATO forces would be cannon fodder, and there was no way to stop them unless such a weapon was used.
Les explains that during the Cold War, allied leaders were deathly afraid of a great Russian invasion of Western Europe. A military consultant told him the only recommendation was to get a neutron bomb ready fast. The bomb kills personnel but not physical property. With the mass of Russian and East European troops facing NATO forces, they would be nothing but cannon fodder, and there was no way to stop them unless such a weapon was used. Europe remained aware of that great Russian horde on its eastern borders, seemingly unstoppable, yet Scripture says they will be turned back.