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This is a dated document, but it lists the top 120 cities that might be at risk of being targeted in the United States for a nuclear detonation...I wasn't able to validate the info because of time purposes, but based on the list, either they represent a governmental, industrial or military target of value.
 

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im definitely in agreement with the cities i recognize..i also include tyler texas as well
 
I dont think detroit should be on that list anymore. There is nothing there of value. It literally would be a service to society and the economy if big parts of detroit would b destroyed.
 
i don't take large cities for granted when it comes to nuclear detonation..for example.if japan decided to bomb us.wouldn't they aim for at least most of the big cities?
 
Not just dated, there is something odd about that list. As far as I know, the last time Chattanooga, TN was of any strategic importance was when Lookout Mountain was captured during the Civil War. I'm sure the people in South Carolina would love to know that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo has more strategic importance than ANYTHING in their entire state. And if you just HAVE to hit something in Mississippi, the Pascagoula shipyards or the Grand Gulf nuclear plant would be much higher priority than anything in Jackson.

Here is a link to the list in map form:
http://standeyo.com/News_Files/NBC/Top_120_Cities.html
 
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DrHenley said:
Not just dated, there is something odd about that list. As far as I know, the last time Chattanooga, TN was of any strategic importance was when Lookout Mountain was captured during the Civil War. I'm sure the people in South Carolina would love to know that Chattanooga has more strategic importance than ANYTHING in their entire state. And if you just HAVE to hit something in Mississippi, the Pascagoula shipyards or the Grand Gulf nuclear plant would be much higher priority than anything in Jackson.

Here is a link to the list in map form:
http://standeyo.com/News_Files/NBC/Top_120_Cities.html
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Thanks for the map. I wonder about it too. Yes, Pascagoula or Grand Gulf would be mine too...possibly they represent not only mid-large population centers but are "SOFT TARGETS" or good entry points for the terrorists...who knows. Pretty bothersome for me, since my daughter attends college at Lubbock. Hence, why she has her BOB and NBC gear...not that it will do her any good, if she's in an enclosed or public place and some wacko decides to launch a bio attack.

Hope all is well with you.
 
I guess knocking out Jackson would create a transportation problem since it is known as the "Crossroads of the Deep South." But Chattanooga? I still haven't figured out what that will accomplish.
 
DrHenley said:
I guess knocking out Jackson would create a transportation problem since it is known as the "Crossroads of the Deep South." But Chattanooga? I still haven't figured out what that will accomplish.
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Haven't a clue my friend. I'll tell you if I see anything when we pass through Jackson on our way to Disney World and Panama City.
 
I heard there was a " incedent " at the Oak Ridge Nuclear facility 12/17/2014 around 10: am that emergemcy responce team had to respond to and more news would follow . Anyone hear anymore ? Something about the y12 part ?
 
Of course Daytons on that list :( WPAFB..... Major Air Force research center and airbase....
 
Tampa is a given. MacDill AFB. It's a Strategic Air Command base, so yep, definitely a target. Luckily, we're far enough away that it would take some pretty big nukes hitting Tampa to affect us directly, or even initial radiation, but there's always wind to factor....

However, prime nuclear targets would really be:
1. Our missiles (and anti-missile defenses)
2. Our Command and Control centers
3. Our Long Range capabilities (bombers, naval, etc.)
4. Defense Manufacturing

Civilian centers would be pretty low on the priority list, and most of the nuclear powers have a LOT less missiles these days when picking targets.
 
I know Chattanooga is a major Rail Road hub and with all the TVA projects around it could make it a target to disrupt the power grid for much of the mid South . Not sure if anything else would make it a target but it is just across the Mnt range from me .
 
I don't know why anyone wants to live in a large city these days? I lived in a small city(pop 250,000) for 43 years, man and boy, but I couldn't wait to leave, a team of horses couldn't drag me back there now.
 
LOL, 250,000 is a fair sized city in these parts. In fact, I live in the second largest city in Georgia - population 200,000.
 
its not a large city compared to some, London is I think 7 million and Birmingham is 1 million, both are hundreds of miles away from me, one reason we moved here is because its a long way from anywhere.
 
Hard to know, I think. We had of course contemplated what we thought were likely targets for terrorists, but I'm not sure anyone had the WTC as the #1 target for flying jets into buildings. I sure didn't. Even though they had attacked it before, I think people would have given a different answer if someone asked them where was the most likely target for that to happen. I think they would have looked at political, military, and populous targets. My point is, it's hard to figure out what people's intentions are when they're way out there in left field somewhere. Standard military approach would lead them to solid military & industrial targets to try and shut down "The War Machine" as we did in WW2, but I'm not sure we're fighting against someone with the same intentions and mental/emotional state that we had with our leaders back then. These people are nuts. I think if they did manage to spark off a nuke near any population center, it would flood surrounding areas almost immediately, and there are bazillions of people looking to move to the sticks now, if something similar were to happen. It would be far worse than most of us imagine.

Truly, I think if someone lit off a nuke here, no matter how "Small", it would effectively end life as we know it. The govt would be telling us everything is okay- That it wasn't a "True" nuke, but a "Dirty bomb" while they go after the scumbags. All the while promising us that things aren't as critical as they are. They would try their best to contain it, and to silence it. The People on the other hand, would be in absolute chaos. In fighting would ensue and it very well could end things here for good.
 
thats true.about some cities being larger.but yet their still to big for me..the one i live in.is just over 2200..and im happy with that,seeing how im 6 miles from it..
 
people should think hard and long about living in any city, if any terrorist or major event is going to happen that's where it will be. I have heard about every excuse there is for not leaving a city, I'm very glad I did move from a city 15 years ago even if I did live in the suburbs.
 
in my opinion the greatest risk is when people say;nothing will happen here,everything is under control,now a days there isn't a town small enough that something couldn't happen..my humble opinion about it
 
DrHenley said:
Not just dated, there is something odd about that list. As far as I know, the last time Chattanooga, TN was of any strategic importance was when Lookout Mountain was captured during the Civil War. I'm sure the people in South Carolina would love to know that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo has more strategic importance than ANYTHING in their entire state. And if you just HAVE to hit something in Mississippi, the Pascagoula shipyards or the Grand Gulf nuclear plant would be much higher priority than anything in Jackson.

Here is a link to the list in map form:
http://standeyo.com/News_Files/NBC/Top_120_Cities.html
Click to expand...

Is there a different link I can use for this site (unavailable today) or is there a new site that you can recommend DrHenley?
I appreciate that this is a Civilian list, when I did not see any of the podunk Military towns that would not exist without a base there.
 
During the Cold War era it was common practice for the USSR to target large cities, state capitals, ports and transportation hubs. They plan was to disrupt the inferstructer to delay our response for a counter attack.
 
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