The weapon shown above is an example of what?
the belief of the u. s. army that atomic weapons could be used on the battlefield
the belief of the u. s. air force that thermonuclear weapon blasts could be controlled
the u. s. government civil defense plans in case of attack
the u. s. government decision to stockpile nuclear warheads

The correct option is: "the belief of the U.S. Army that atomic weapons could be used on the battlefield"

After the detonation of the first atomic bomb on Japan, the USA limited themselves to demonstrating them and making exploratory cues, but they did not use them again. On the other hand the army always thought that this type of weapons could be used during an eventual battle, in the form of smaller weapons, but with the same destructive effect.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

during the early years of world war i, the germans used "the submarine" to a great advantage