The Warhead

In The Warhead, award-winning journalist Jeffrey Stern explores the intricate history of Paveway, the first "smart" bomb designed to minimize civilian casualties while introducing a new era of warfare. Through seven interconnected narratives, he delves into a tapestry of events and figures—from Nazis and the Kennedys to Walt Disney and the Apollo mission—revealing the bomb's far-reaching implications beyond the battlefield. This compelling narrative exposes the complexities of technological advancement and its unforeseen consequences over the last fifty years.