Nuclear Historian Reveals 15 US Cities Most Likely Targeted in World War III

• Honolulu, Hawaii: A perennial target due to its dense concentration of naval and air assets.

• Omaha, Nebraska: Site of Offutt Air Force Base and its critical role in command and control.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado: The home of NORAD; taking this out would effectively blind North American aerospace defense.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico: Kirtland Air Force Base houses one of the largest nuclear stockpiles on the continent.

The Urban Centers and Seats of Power Beyond the missile silos and airbases, the list turns toward the logistical and political heart of the nation:

•  Washington, D.C.: The most obvious target for decapitating the U.S. government.

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