Bernard Brodie

Bernard Brodie (20 May 1910 – November 24, 1978) was an American military strategist well-known for establishing the basics of nuclear strategy. Known as "the American Clausewitz," he was an initial architect of nuclear deterrence strategy and tried to ascertain the role and value of nuclear weapons after their creation. Born in Chicago, Bernard Brodie was the third of four sons of Max and Esther (Bloch) Brodie, Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. His father was a fruit pedlar and Yiddish was the language of the household. Brodie graduated from the University of Chicago with a Ph.B in 1932, and received a Ph.D in 1940. Brodie was an instructor at Darmouth College from 1941 to 43. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Naval...