this is also the reason why french nuclear doctrine is so offensive. the force de dissuasion specifically allows for a nuclear "warning shot". A small nuclear w

this is also the reason why french nuclear doctrine is so offensive. the force de dissuasion specifically allows for a nuclear "warning shot". A small nuclear warhead which is to be used against conventional forces to show the enemy france means bussiness and this is the last and final warning prior to Armageddon. It also forces all major nuclear powers to act in some way if it is ever used. It allows france to wield a far larger stick compared to its nuclear arsenal.