William Kaufmann
William Kaufmann | |
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| Born | November 10, 1918 |
| Died | December 14, 2008 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | U.S. military advisor, professor |
| Known for | Nuclear strategist |
William Weed Kaufmann (November 10, 1918 – December 14, 2008) was an American nuclear strategist and adviser to seven defense secretaries, who advocated for a shift from the strategy of massive retaliation against the Soviet Union in the event of a nuclear strike.